WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
MORRIS-GRUNDY HOME
St. George, Utah
LOCATION
151 N. Main StreetSt. George, UT 84770
DESCRIPTION
The 1901 home was constructed of handmade adobe faced with red fired brick, a popular method of building at the time.The Victorian design shows off large panel windows indicating luxury as does the expensive wood trim detailing.
HISTORY
Originally, a smaller home built in 1890 occupied this site.The current home was built in 1901 by Emma Packer Morris. It is constructed of hand-made adobe and faced with red, fired brick, which was a popular material at that time. The design is classic Victorian, and large panel windows and expensive wood trim are indications that no expense was spared. The mulberry trees still around the house date back to 1890.
The home later passed to Isabell Grundy, Mrs. Morris' daughter.
The building is currently used for "Jake's Old House/Life Is good Shop", carrying the popular Life is good brand of clothing and accessories. The shop also includes, Desert Artisan Gifts, featuring 36 local artists creations.
BIOGRAPHY
Emma Packer Morris Click here.Isabell Grundy Click here.
PHOTOS
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WCHS-00187 Front of the Morris-Grundy home in recent times |
 WCHS-00189 Back of the Morris-Grundy home in recent times |
Other WCHS photos:
WCHS-00186 Photo of the plaque in front of the Morris-Grundy home
WCHS-00188 Photo of the front (east) and south sides of the Morris-Grundy home
WCHS-04055 Photo of the front (east) side of the Morris-Grundy home
REFERENCES
Landmark and Historic Sites: City of St. GeorgeFirst Edition, January 2, 2009, pp. 14-1 through 14-5
Compiled by the St. George Community Development Department
Landmark and Historic Sites: Informational Guide of Historical Sites within the City of St. George
Second Edition, Revised 2011, p. 50
Compiled by the St. George Community Development Department
Landmark & Historic Sites: Informational Guide of Historical Sites within the City of St. George
Third edition, Revised 2015, p. 52
Compiled by the St. George Community Development Department