Sandy in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Amos and Ida Jensen House
Utah Historic Site
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 8, 2023
1. Amos and Ida Jensen House Marker
Inscription.
Amos and Ida Jensen House. Utah Historic Site. The Amos and Ida Jensen House, built c. 1908, is significant for its association with Sandy's historical development. This house is located in one of the first subdivisions in Sandy, a development practice that would eventually dictate the growth of the entire community. This house is an extremely well preserved example of a Victorian cottage. , Amos and Ida had three children. Amos found work in the assay office of the U.S. Smelting and Refining Company in Midvale. He later joined the firm of R.H. Officer and Co. Assayers in Salt Lake City, where he remained for 25 years. He was noted as one of the best assayers in the state of Utah. Delbert and Margaret Fugal bought the house in 1945. James Witherspoon purchased the home in 2000 and has done extensive historical restoration.
The Amos and Ida Jensen House, built c. 1908, is significant for its association with Sandy's historical development. This house is located in one of the first subdivisions in Sandy, a development practice that would eventually dictate the growth of the entire community. This house is an extremely well preserved example of a Victorian cottage.
Amos and Ida had three children. Amos found work in the assay office of the U.S. Smelting & Refining Company in Midvale. He later joined the firm of R.H. Officer & Co. Assayers in Salt Lake City, where he remained for 25 years. He was noted as one of the best assayers in the state of Utah. Delbert and Margaret Fugal bought the house in 1945. James Witherspoon purchased the home in 2000 and has done extensive historical restoration.
Erected 2002 by Utah Division of State History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 40° 35.508′ N, 111° 52.814′ W. Marker is in Sandy, Utah, in Salt Lake County. Marker is at the intersection of East 8800 South and South 400 East, on the right when traveling west on East 8800 South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 387 E 8800 S, Sandy UT 84070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Marker is placed on the house, which is private property
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
