Old pictures of Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial

The granite monument and cottage were built in 1905 to commemorate Joseph Smiths 100th birthday.

Some early pictures of the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial were shared with us and as you can see it has changed over the past years. These photos were taken some time after dedication of the memorial. The Memorial Cottage was built on or very near the site of the home Joseph Smith was born in. The cottage was tore down in the mid 50's. It looks like a neat place, but of course, Ruby and I like old houses. There was even a reflective pond at the bottom of the hill.