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Show Cr rtAfto V'v t-te rLttA g e PtA ytV'ver.s V, L-p pr~ eCtt Bringin g historic and Landscape preservation together C O MP L S TSD P ROJ S C TS • Restoration of the Grafton Church/Schoolhouse • Purchase of 220 acres of private property in and surrounding the Grafton Historic Town site • Dedication of agricultural, historic and riparian conservation easements • Restoration of four structures by private landowners on their property . The Partnership is a cooperative non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees selected from participating organizations and fam ilies. The Partnership unites the interests of private landowners and community groups as well as federal, state and local governments to PROPO SS D PROJSCTS protect and maintain the Grafton Town site. • The Partnership' s purpose is to preserve . and enhance the out- Restore the Russell Home (approximate cost $220,000) A former resident of Grafton shares a few PLSASS SUPPORT words: THS PARTNSRSH-IP "The Grafton schoollchurch building was built in 1886 by the dedicated people in this small town to meet their need for a school and church building and to use for social events. It shows what coop eration and togetherness can accomplish through donated labor and materials. I think it is symbolic in a larger sense of the faith, determination and perseverance of those who came and built. Integrity was basic to all of their words and actions. " - LuWayne Wood The Grafton Heritage Partnership Project is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation of this historic townsite. Donations are gratef ully received and are tax deductible. Checks may be written to: Grafton H eritage Partnership Project P.O. Box 630184 Rockville, Utah 84763 Yes, I wa nt to help preserve the Gra fto n Townsite! Enclosed is my contribution of $._- - - - Name -------------------------- • Restore the Grafton cemetery Address standing historical, agricultural, scenic, • Establish interpretive signage City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ riparian, and cu ltural values of the Grafton • Improve agricultural operations • Restore the Virgin River floodpl ain historic townsite for the benefit of present and future generations. ---------------------------- State, Zip _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ Th e Partnership raised $ 120, 000 to restore the church/schoolhouse in 1998/ 99. • Stabilize and restore the historic structures and cultural resources of Grafton • Preserve the scenic rural historic landscape • Preserve agricultural practices in the pasture areas • Preserve and restore the Virgin River floodplain to improve wildlife habitat Email LuWay ne Wood, left, and Doug Alder (both Partnership Trustees) stand in fr ont o/the Grafton home where Wood was born in 191 1. John Wood, carpenter and blackmith, built this home in 1877. It is being refitrbished by private landowners. GOALS • Telephone _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ Nominate the Grafton Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places The Partnership is preserving the human traces of our past to honor the early settlers hard work and remind us and our children who we are. Please support our Russell home restoration eff ort by making a tax-deductible donation to the PartnerNo w that the Church/Schoolhouse has been restored, the Russell home restoration is the Partnership 's next priority. ship. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. ------------------------------ o Please pu t me on the Partnersh ip's mailing list c;vClft o V\, HevLtClge PClvtV\, e vsVlL-p pv oje c, t P.O. Box 630184 Rockville, UT 84763 435-635-2133 janew@ redrock.net Visit us at www.graftonheritage.org |
