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MOULTON RANCH CABINS PURCHASE
The Moulton Ranch Cabins were the last privately-held piece of property on the iconic Mormon Row Historic District. The Foundation prucahsed the property and gifted it to Grand Teton National Park to ensure its preservation.
The owners, Hal and Lola Blake are descendants of TA Moulton, one of the original pioneers who homesteaded the area in the early twentieth century. The Blakes listed the property for sale in 2017. Under Teton County, WY's zoning regulations, a private purchaser could have redeveloped the inholding, building up to 10,000 square feet of new construction that may not have been compatible with the historic district, scenic viewshed, and conservation purposes of the surrounding park.
NEWS OF THE ONE-OF-A-KIND REAL ESTATE LISTING SPREAD ACROSS THE NATION
A generous philanthropist approached the Foundation to see if there was a possibility to purchase the property and donate the inholding to Grand Teton. The anonymous donor cares deeply for the park and is concerned about its pressing need for seasonal workforce housing.
The Blakes sold their Mormon Row property to Grand Teton National Park Foundation in 2018. This continues a near century-long effort to manage and conserve land within Grand Teton’s boundaries, a vision that has incrementally shaped the park that we know today. The remaining cabins and house are utilized for seasonal employee housing—a critical need for Grand Teton.
