Logan in Cache County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
220 West Center
Logan Center Street Historic District
Photographed by Vincent Cascio, July 7, 2011
1. 220 West Center Marker
Inscription.
220 West Center. Logan Center Street Historic District. Constructed in 1921, this two-story home is an excellent example of the Prairie School style popular between 1901 and 1925. The early of Frank Lloyd Wright gave rise to the Prairie School style by creating forms that were precise and angular with an emphasis on horizontality. The house, designed by architect Fred W. Hodgson (1886-1930), is an interpretation of Wright's 1907 “Fireproof House for $5,000.” Hodgon's four-square design incorporates Prarie School style characteristics such as a low hipped roof, wide overhanging eaves, stucco-over-masonry walls, windows framed in geometric patterns, and an open floor plan. The offset entrance and porte cochere impart breadth and horizonatlity to the otherwise vertical structure., Seth. H. Blair (1855-1972) was the original owner of this home. Blair married Ivy Johnson in 1907 and opened Blair Motor company in 1911, selling Ford, Buick, and Chrysler cars in Logan, Ogden, and Salt lake City. He also bred fine Holstein cattle. A prominent businessman and Democrat, Blair was appointed to the Office of Price Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. The Blairs moved to Salt Lake city in 1945.
Constructed in 1921, this two-story home is an excellent example of the Prairie School style popular between 1901 and 1925. The early of Frank Lloyd Wright gave rise to the Prairie School style by creating forms that were precise and angular with an emphasis on horizontality. The house, designed by architect Fred W. Hodgson (1886-1930), is an interpretation of Wright's 1907 “Fireproof House for $5,000.” Hodgon's four-square design incorporates Prarie School style characteristics such as a low hipped roof, wide overhanging eaves, stucco-over-masonry walls, windows framed in geometric patterns, and an open floor plan. The offset entrance and porte cochere impart breadth and horizonatlity to the otherwise vertical structure.
Seth. H. Blair (1855-1972) was the original owner of this home. Blair married Ivy Johnson in 1907 and opened Blair Motor company in 1911, selling Ford, Buick, and Chrysler cars in Logan, Ogden, and Salt lake City. He also bred fine Holstein cattle. A prominent businessman and Democrat, Blair was appointed to the Office of Price Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. The
Click or scan to see this page online
Blairs moved to Salt Lake city in 1945.
Erected 1999 by Division of State History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 41° 43.873′ N, 111° 50.436′ W. Marker is in Logan, Utah, in Cache County. It is on West Center Street west of South 200 West, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 W Center St, Logan UT 84321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Cache Valley. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Hospital (a few steps from this marker); David Eccles Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Julia Budge Nibley House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Vincent Cascio of Logan, Utah. This page has been viewed 1,008 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Vincent Cascio of Logan, Utah. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
