WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
ROBERT & MARY ANN GARDNER HOME
St. George, Utah
LOCATION
158 N. Main StreetSt. George, UT 84770
DESCRIPTION
TBDHISTORY
This home was built in 1896.The first ladies' co-op was founded here by Mary Ann Gardner. Due to the disunity caused by undercutting the town's men's merchantile prices, the co-op was disbanded. After that, Mary Ann established a millinery shop in the house.
The building is currently a dental office.
BIOGRAPHY
Robert Gardner was the fourth mayor of St. George. He was also a bishop in the L.D.S. church. See a more detailed biography.Mary Ann Gardner was the third wife of Robert Gardner.
PHOTOS
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WCHS-00184 Front of the Gardner House in recent times |
 WCHS-00185 Back of the Gardner House in recent times |
Other WCHS photos:
WCHS-00183 Photo of the plaque in front of the Robert and Mary Ann Gardner home
REFERENCES
Landmark and Historic Sites: City of St. George, pp. 38-1 through 38-2."History of Robert Gardner, Jr."
Book by Robert Gardner and Douglas M Cox
Provo: 1995