Work and Whimsy Exhibition
Business and Industry in Box Elder County,
1850s to Present
May 17 through June 25, 2014
Fruitful fields and orchards haven’t been the only successes in Box Elder County since the 1850s. Many businesses and industries in the county have also thrived. A historic exhibit about commerce in the county titled “Work and Whimsy” opens at the Brigham City Museum of Art and History on May 17 and continues through June 25, 2014. Admission is free.
The museum is located at 24 North 300 West. The entrance is on the west side. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. For further information, please phone (435) 226-1439 or visit www.brighamcitymuseum.org.
“Work and Whimsy” presents a blend of artifacts, photographs and paintings. Artifacts consist of a daily program for the Liberty and Elberta theaters; an ice saw from Bosley’s Grocery Store; a menu from Grill Café; a dance card with an advertisement for the Howard Hotel; and
a flower sack from Jensen Bros. Milling and Elevator Co. (Big J Mill).
History repeats itself in photographs of the old post office on the corner of Main Street and 100 South, a display of Jello boxes at Wess’ Market, an 1800s Box Elder News Journal, Greyhound Depot on Main Street, the Bank of Brigham City, R.K. Wilson and Sons Wine and Liquor and Packer Motor Company, all in Brigham City. The Central Hotel in Corinne and Pearl Saloon in Garland are also on display.
The sweat of generations is captured playfully in the sculpture “Vessel 3” that was created by Karyl Sisson with clothes pins and zippers.
Museum Director Kaia Landon says, “The public is invited to ‘step into the shoes’ of the men and women that worked tirelessly through the years to better their lives and their community. We stand on their shoulders today.”
***Article written by Mary Alice Hobbs
Captions for photos:
“Jensen Bros. Milling and Elevator Co. (Big J Mill)”
“Garland Sugar Factory”
“Fruit Growers Express – Combined Ventilator Refrigerator Rail Car
(out of Kansas City)”
Work and Whimsy Exhibition
