Framing the Grand Teton
by Lynn Sprowl
Title
Framing the Grand Teton
Artist
Lynn Sprowl
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This cattle chute frames a view of the Grand Teton. John Moulton first arrived in Jackson Hole with his brother, Thomas Alma in 1907. They filed for adjacent claims and began work to clear 80 acres of land, construct a cabin, barn, corrals and related fencing. In 1916, he received the patent for his land. John was well known in the valley for his dairy business, and lived to be 103 years old; he is largely remembered, however for the “pink house” he built on Mormon Row. Many recognize the pink house, but few know the story behind the unusual hue chosen for the exterior. While John’s wife, Bartha was in the hospital, John wanted to do something special to commemorate her homecoming. He knew that she had wanted to repaint the house, and due to a small mix-up, chose the salmon pink color. When Bartha came home, she despised the color but so loved the sentiment behind it, that it was never changed.
John Moulton lived to be 103 yrs old.
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May 19th, 2020
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