Built in 1880 and owned by Arthur J. and Ellen Cushing, the home still reflects Mr. Cushing's fine eye for detail and tidiness. It is said Mr. Cushing was “very fussy about his home and especially his yard.” It was not unusual for him to pay his grandsons 15 cents to clean the entire yard, making certain not one leaf was out of place.
In those years, an oval fireplace made of black onyx highlighted the parlor while two solid walnut rocking chairs, colored glass vases, and a black mohair couch graced the living room.
Arthur J Cushing was a very prominent man in the mining circles in Utah for many years. He became connected with the Emma Mining Company at Alta. In the early 70's, he went to the Pioneer Sampling Mill and became the manager for many years. Mr. Cushing was also in charge of the mineral exhibits from Utah at the World Fair at Chicago. He gave many mineral collections to the schools around the valley. He was a member of the convention when Utah became a State; and he was also the first mayor of Sandy.
Ellen Maria Cushing was previously married to William Major and had one son, Ernest. She divorced her first husband shortly after their marriage and married Arthur Cushing on Dec. 24, 1870. Theirs was a happy marriage, and they were blessed with three children; Arthur G., May , and Albert. Mrs Cushing was an expert piece-quilt maker and well known for her meat pies, beef suet pudding and plum pudding. The Cushing's were very frugal in nature and gave service to the church and community in many ways.
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