Joe Rich's Oldest Buildings

Although no exact dates of construction are available, twelve buildings seem to contend for the honour of Joe Rich’s oldest. They were all built before or not long after 1920. Starting from the south of the valley and following down Joe Rich Creek, they are: (1) Glenn’s Barn out in Weddell’s upper field, (2) the Mack House also built by Mr. Glenn, (3) the Brewer House, (4) the Brewer Barn, (5) the cabin possibly built by Chris Schram, (6) the Henderson House built for Trenches, (7) Band’s House, (8) Preston’s Barn, (9) Black’s Barn, (10) Dunworkin’, (11) Nicholas’ House (very altered by restorations) and (12) Nicholas’ Barn. Of these, Black’s Barn possibly built as early as 1908 may be the oldest. The cabin possibly built by Chris Schram around 1912 is perhaps the next, and Preston’s Barn possibly built around 1913 may be the third oldest.

Three very old buildings which are now gone are (A) Joe Rich’s Cabin, (B) Dr. Shepherd’s Cabin which washed down Mission Creek and (C)Leo Fazan’s first cabin up Mission Creek 100 yards beyond the east end of High Lonesome Ranch on the south bank of the creek. (see Map)