The West Jordan Historical Museum news

 The West Jordan Historical Museum would like to thank the many residents of West Jordan who have contacted us these last few months. They wanted us to know how much they have appreciated what the museum is doing for the community. Others have called and helped with clean up and constructions of projects. Many have commented on how much they enjoy reading the West Jordan Historical Museum News column in the West Jordan Journal. We appreciate the residents who have supported us in this effort and look forward to many years of community support. Now onto what has been going on the last few months.

 We have been informed that the 7800 South road widening (south side only) should be completed during July. This will be happening just in time as the West Jordan Main Park will be closed for construction of a ring road though the park which will cut off our access from the park. We will be open during construction and access will be available from 7800 South.

 Back in April of this year, there was an article that appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune about the popular McCurdy Doll Collection which was located in Provo for many years. The couple who ran the museum is retiring and are looking for a new Utah home for the collection. The West Jordan Historical Museum was one of many Utah museums who would like the collection moved to their museum. In a follow up article about the McCurdy collection, Linda Dalley, President of the West Jordan Museum, was quoted saying “We could do the collection justice.” We hope to find out soon as to who gets the collection. We at the museum have our fingers crossed. On another note. The museum at Gardner Mill is closed. The family who furnished some of the items for the Mill display are now moving the artifacts to the West Jordan Historical Museum. We will have them on display very soon.

 We have two more Eagle Scout projects starting within the next month or so. We are happy to provide these young men an opportunity to complete a project that benefits the whole community.  We still have more projects available, so if you are interested doing your Eagle project at the museum, please give us a call.

  Recently we have two service projects completed by local LDS wards. A new metal roof for the outdoor chicken coop was completed. Next winter the chickens will be protected from snow coming through the top or large tree limbs. These groups also helped do a spring cleaning inside the museum house. We appreciate those who have given their time to make us successful.

  Some of our projects need help from those who are specialized in construction, electrical and welding trades for some projects we would like to complete this year with donated labor. One project includes the restoration of the John Deere tractor which was recently donated to us and restoring the old water tank tower.  If anyone in the community, clubs, churches, schools etc. is looking for service projects, we could use your help. We once again thank those volunteers who have made the museum a success with their hard work and donations.

 Currently our wish list looks like this: Wooden wheel sheep camp, old farm tools, old dairy equipment, old wagons, more family histories, old West Jordan photographs and historical West Jordan artifacts. We are still looking for a windmill, a wooden wishing well, ore cart, and a log cabin.

 Again we thank the many volunteers and friends of the West Jordan Historical Museum and Society and invite those who are interested in being part of our museum board or serve on committees to help to preserve our West Jordan heritage. Please call Linda Dalley at 255-3116 or 403-9030.