Brigham Young found the Salt Lake City climate too cold during the winter, so he had a home built in St. George. The lady tour guide was fantastic. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. The home had an addition added to the front after Brigham Young began using it. It was later owned by others until the Mormon Church acquired it and turned it into a museum. Because of this, it contains few of Brigham's possessions; however, it is furnished really nicely with era articles donated or acquired. The wood in the area was pine and Brigham liked the look of mahogany; therefore, he had rails, moulding, furniture, etc. hand-painted using feathers to resemble mahogany. Seeing this beautifully restored house and hearing the history of it and the Mormon Church in the area was fantastic.
From journal Southwest Utah