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Show UNE Badge ity News 10, 1994 PAGE 2 An Snvitation From the room where Marsha tells historical stories as she rocks in an antique chair, the tour, guided by 13-year-old Corporate seals from old mines, a spinning wheel, a leather sewing machine capable of making boots and saddles, a tribute to Philo T. Farnsworth (the father of ' Blaine Cox, continues to the j jail beneath the courthouse. | The "new" part of the jail is television), Writings left by inmates remain on the walls of one | cell in the "old" jail. Ohio, i California, Texas - they f came from everywhere. | Many proclaimed their 4 innocence and blamed the "You learn so territory. There is also a pump organ, donated by Robert Stoney, a pioneer | much here,” Blaine said. i Ms gong of the lower chee facing in four directions, far away Testimony refers cosa be heard as as Greenville. in numerous court The court room, on the second floor, was built twenty years before Utah became a state. A hand- carved judges' a which was established in 1873 when Utah was still a | justice system, just as they do today. pictures, galvanized ice box, clothing including a_ dress handmade by Caroline Crosby in 1850 from imported French silk purchased in Tahiti - it is all part of the tour. In one room on the main floor visitors find a piano from Fort Cameron, even fitted with modern plumbing. Marks on the solid steel door tell their own story of a jail break. musician and choir leader. Occasionally, Blaine, the Beaver High School student wood railing and bench remain to who servers as a tour director at the museum, plays the antique organ for the enjoyment of visitors. Barbara Jane White Bradshaw, originally from Milford, has been working at the museum for three years. Her dream is that the restoration will continue, and that people from the entire county, as well as visitors fron afar, will enjoy the treasures displayed there. The museum is open during the summer months from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. every day except Sunday. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are gratefully accepted. The atmosphere is casual - the spirit is friendly and cordial. To arrange groups and for special times call Barbara Bradshaw at 4382623 or Marsha Dalton at 435-5117. testify of the craftsmanship ond lo time as if was maseed by the striking of the olock. of that era. The judge's chamber, currently locked, contains the first set of legal documents brought to Beaver County from England. A fire-resistant, room-size vault behind the clerk's office, which held minerals and money before construction of the first bank, is one of six vaults in the building. The flag, hanging in the northwest section of the courtroom, was previously displayed on the masthead © of the U.S.S. UTAH when Pearl Harbor was bombed. Back on the main floor, museum worker Barbara Bradshaw is sorting through artifacts in search of objects Working as a correspondent for Dodge City News is a creative summer job for Sara Smith. Historical assignments are her favorite. for the Military Room. "This room has been the hardest. If anyone has an article to contribute or lend, it would be most welcome," she said. Blaine Cox conducts tours at the museum. He is very knowledgeable, and is prepared to answer a variety of questions. |
