Sandy in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

John & Elizabeth Oldham House

Utah Historic Site

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 8, 2023

1. John & Elizabeth Oldham House Marker

Inscription. This one-and-one-half story Victorian Eclectic house was built in 1907 by John and Elizabeth Brown Oldham. They met while John was working in a grocery store in Sandy, married in 1895, and had six children. John owned Oldham and Powell's general merchandise store and ran a slaughterhouse. He served as sexton of the Sandy City Cemetery during the flu epidemic of 1915 and World War I. Elizabeth was a midwife and a nurse. She died in 1932. John sold the house to his daughter, Blanch Cowley, and her husband, Wilford, in 1936. They lived here until 1975.

The Oldham family house reflects the era of specialized agriculture, small business, and community development. It is expressive of the level of craftsmanship attained locally during a shift to more substantial and elaborate homes. Victorian forms were popular in Utah during 1885-1915, and the central-block-with-projecting-bays was an important basic form of the Victorian house.

Erected 1997 by Utah Division of State History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 40° 35.512′ N, 111° 52.627′ W. Marker is in Sandy, Utah, in Salt Lake County. Marker is at

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the intersection of East 8800 South and South 500 East, on the right when traveling west on East 8800 South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 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. Niels & Mary Ann Thompson House (within shouting distance of this marker); John & Johanna Anderson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandy-Alta Railroad (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John & Myrtle Ostler House (about 500 feet away); Amos and Ida Jensen House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church Takes Root in Sandy / Early Sandy Schools (approx. ¼ mile away); Sandy Tithing Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandy.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 8, 2023

2. John & Elizabeth Oldham House Marker

Marker is mounted 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 96 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.