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Gifford Homestead Barn, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA | Capitol Reef National Park - Utah, USA (IMG_6422_2.jpg)

Gifford Homestead Barn, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA

The Gifford family occupied the home for 41 years (1928-1969). Gifford added a kitchen in 1946 and the bathroom, utility room, and carport in 1954. The Giffords raised dairy cows, hogs, and sheep, as well as chickens and ducks. They also ran cattle in the South Desert. They used the smokehouse to preserve meat for their own use and for sale. The family ate whatever they raised. The garden produced a variety of vegetables including potatoes, beans, peas, squash, lettuce, radishes, corn, and watermelons. The family also had orchards and grew sorghum. They preserved fruit and vegetables for later use by bottling or drying.
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