Draper in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Walter J. Green Home
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
1. The Walter J. Green Home Marker
Inscription.
The Walter J. Green Home. . Built circa 1900. This house was owned at one time by the Jordan School District and was home to Reid Beck, who was the principal of Draper Elementary and Junior High School from 1917, until his death in 1943. Mr. Beck and his wife purchased the home in 1935. It is of Victorian style and has a granite block foundation with brick exterior. The original land was part of a parcel given by a government grant to Draper Township by President Ulysses S. Grant prior to 1876. This home was remodeled by Ralph and Peggy Wadsworth from 1967-1985, it is in the process of further restoration by Devearl and Doreen Decker.
Built circa 1900. This house was owned at one time by the Jordan School District and was home to Reid Beck, who was the principal of Draper Elementary and Junior High School from 1917, until his death in 1943. Mr. Beck and his wife purchased the home in 1935. It is of Victorian style and has a granite block foundation with brick exterior. The original land was part of a parcel given by a government grant to Draper Township by President Ulysses S. Grant prior to 1876. This home was remodeled by Ralph and Peggy Wadsworth from 1967-1985, it is in the process of further restoration by Devearl & Doreen Decker.
Erected by Draper Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 40° 31.378′ N, 111° 51.986′ W. Marker is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. Marker is on 900 East south of East 12500 South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12511 900 E, Draper UT 84020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on May 27, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
