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By Bill Kirchner, June 16, 2014
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1 Utah, Beaver County, Beaver — 570 — Beaver Territorial Courthouse
Beaver Territorial Courthouse is considered one of the finest examples of Pioneer architecture. The architect, K.A. Kletting, designed the building in the Queen Ann style with Victorian overtones. The courthouse was constructed under the direction . . . Map (db m75581) HM
2 Utah, Beaver County, Beaver — Enoch E. Cowdell HouseUtah Historic Site
The Enoch E. Cowdell house, named after the original owner, was constructed around 1873 with a hall parlor type floor plan. Although the hall parlor was one of the earliest housing types in Utah, it continued to be a popular floor plan (particularly . . . Map (db m75572) HM
3 Utah, Beaver County, Beaver — Beaver-1 — Grimshaw HomeUtah Historic Homes
Built By: Duckworth Grimshaw, 1877 Registered By: The Harley Fotheringhams, 1/12/72 Construction Notes Original Portion Built of Black Volcanic Rock Map (db m75574) HM
4 Utah, Beaver County, Beaver — Joseph Tattersall HouseUtah Historic Site
The house was built c. 1877 for Joseph Tattersall, an early settler of Beaver City. It is a one-and-a-half-story tall building constructed of black rock--a hard, dense volcanic stone that is commonly found in the nearby foothills in small . . . Map (db m75573) HM
5 Utah, Beaver County, Beaver — N-211 — Thomas Frazer HouseUtah Historic Site
This house was constructed in three sections by Thomas Frazer, the local stonemason, as his own home. The middle section (1870) and the east section (1872) are built of black basalt. The west section (c. 1890) is constructed of pink tuf. Thomas . . . Map (db m75570) HM
6 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 102 North MainLogan Historic Site
This structure is built with beautiful, gray brick that has been well preserved. The two-story flat roofed building has a classical emphasis. The original front entrance of double doors was crowned with a stone engraving depicting a pioneer scene . . . Map (db m44420) HM
7 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 141 North MainS.E. Needham Jewelers — Utah Historic Site —
This building, constructed in 1904, was first occupied by John H. Anderson who operated a general merchandise store. The store continued to function until the mid - 1960’s and sold shoes, dry goods, groceries, and clothing. The original owner, Louie . . . Map (db m44448) HM
8 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 160 North MainFederal Building — Logan Historic Site —
This large brick structure, built in 1911, is classical in style and virtually unaltered since construction. The top of the building is crowned by a heavy, classic cornice. The front entrance is sided by pilasters and topped with a modified Roman . . . Map (db m44429) HM
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9 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 19 North MainBluebird Restaurant — Logan Historic Site —
Built c. 1890, this two-story, dark brick structure is crowned with a cream colored Federal-Greek cornice. Below the cornice are three French doors with transoms and small, Latin balconies. Large transom windows at the mezzanine have segmented . . . Map (db m44424) HM
10 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 220 West CenterLogan 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 . . . Map (db m44421) HM
11 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 75 South Main — Utah Historic Site —
This property was owned in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s by Luna Young Thatcher, a daughter of Brigham Young by his first wife. Luna Young Thatcher owned the entire corner and, by all reports, had the area beautifully landscaped. In 1912 the . . . Map (db m44447) HM
12 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 99 North Main — Logan Historic Site —
This building was one of the earliest general merchandise stores built in Logan, and it continued as such until 1872. The owner sold the building and his merchandise and joined the historically significant ‘cooperative’ movement sponsored by the . . . Map (db m44481) HM
13 Utah, Cache County, Logan — S-9 — Caine Lyric Theater — Utah Historic Site —
First used as theatre in 1913. Original Owner: George W. Thatcher and B.G. Thatcher Renovation made possible by Utah State University, Thatcher families and community of Logan.Map (db m44441) HM
14 Utah, Cache County, Logan — S-20 — David Eccles Home — Utah Historic Site —
Built 1907 of brick and white stone trim for David and Ellen Stoddard Eccles. Architects: Monson & Schaub of Logan. Renovation 1972 by S. Eugene Needham and Christie Smith Needham.Map (db m44442) HM
15 Utah, Cache County, North Logan — Cache - 2 — Nicholas W. Crookston Home — Utah Historic Home —
Built 1890 - 1900 of logs hauled from Logan Canyon by Nicholas W. Crookston, Sheriff, Bishop, and construction foreman. Registered by Lucille C. Peterson 11-1-72Map (db m44462) HM
16 Utah, Cache County, Richmond — S. Milton and Alba C. Webb House — Utah Historic Site —
The house was designed by Gottlieb Stucki of Logan City in 1936 and is one on only two international Style houses built in Richmond. The Webb family was active in the Richmond community during the mid-century. Mr Webb was postmaster for 37 years . . . Map (db m44459) HM
17 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — 167 South Main StreetHelper Historic District
This one-story red brick commercial building was built in 1927 by Helper Securities. Five business storefronts completed the whole of this larger building. The northernmost portion at 167 South Main Street was occupied by the Success Meat and . . . Map (db m148211) HM
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18 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — 80 South Main StreetHelper Historic District
This single-story, red brick, commercial one-part block building was originally owned by John Milon, George Gigoumakis, and Steve Zoulakis. The building was at one time an O.P. Skaggs meat and grocery store operated by Barney Hyde. Mr. Hyde was also . . . Map (db m148217) HM
19 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-735 — Helper City HallHelper Historic District
This one-story red brick flat roof building was built as the Helper City Hall in 1927. This building has classical "tin" cornices, columns and pediment. The project architect was Walter E. Ware of Salt Lake City. The City Hall has been a center . . . Map (db m148212) HM
20 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-723 — Helper Civic AuditoriumHelper Historic District
Built in 1937, the Helper Civic Auditorium was designed by Salt Lake City architects Carl W. Scott and George W. Welch. The building is an excellent example of Art Moderne style also known as "Streamline Moderne." The style was popular in the 1930s . . . Map (db m148221) HM
21 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-848 — Helper HotelHelper Historic District
This hotel was built in 1913-14 for the Helper Real Estate and Investment Co. Formed by people of many different ethnic groups, including Assyrian, Italian, and Jewish, this company reflected the diverse nature of Helper's population. A favorite of . . . Map (db m148122) HM
22 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-729 — Helper Main Post OfficeHelper Historic District
The Helper Main Post Office, built in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), is significant for its association with the federal government's New Deal public arts programs. As one of only three Utah post offices that contain public art, it . . . Map (db m148220) HM
23 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-744 — Smart ShopHelper Historic District
This two-story brick commercial building was constructed in 1929. The varied shades of tan bricks are unusual in the historic district. In the early 1930s, the right side of the building was occupied by the "Smart Shop" owned by N.A. Neilson, and . . . Map (db m148208) HM
24 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — The Barboglio Building
The Barboglio Building was built in 1907 by Joe Barboglio. The building housed the Tika Tavern with a hotel upstairs. Mrs. Barboglio ran the hotel and washed the linen by hand in the Price River. In 1910, in an effort to help other businessmen, the . . . Map (db m148209) HM
25 Utah, Carbon County, Price — 471 — Grames Cabin
The Albert Grames cabin, built in 1891, stood originally on a site two miles northwest of here. In 1904 Grames bought land in Price, dismantled his cabin, and used the logs to build this somewhat larger structure. The cabin is unique in that it was . . . Map (db m148119) HM
26 Utah, Carbon County, Price — Oldest Cabin in Price
This cabin, believed to be the oldest on Price Townsite, was built by Leander Clifford in 1884. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers purchased the home in 1928 and moved it to the Price Tabernacle site where it was used as an historical relics hall. . . . Map (db m148121) HM
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27 Utah, Carbon County, Price — N-171 — Price Municipal BuildingUtah Historic Site
The Municipal Building was constructed 1938-1939. The construction was funded with $85,000 provided by the city and a $90,000 federal grant from the Works Progress Association. The building is significant as one of the largest buildings constructed . . . Map (db m148111) HM
28 Utah, Davis County, Farmington — The Walter Grover Historic Rock Home
The original, small rock home at 630 North Main Street in Farmington, Utah, is one of many stone structures that helps set Farmington apart as a city with a distinguishing architectural heritage. The home was built in 1880 by Walter Grover as a gift . . . Map (db m146938) HM
29 Utah, Emery County, Huntington — 178 — Old Ranger Station
This building, erected in 1909 at Bear Creek site was originally the first Ranger Station in Huntington Canyon. John P. Brockbank served as ranger from November, 1909, until November, 1917. Later it was used as summer headquarters by the forest . . . Map (db m147920) HM
30 Utah, Garfield County, Bryce Canyon National Park — Bryce Canyon Lodge
Union Pacific Railroad served Bryce Canyon well as it grew to national park status. The railroad's vision of the site's potential for tourism culminated in the creation of the "Grand Circle Tour", a tour that traveled to several parks in one trip. . . . Map (db m40550) HM
31 Utah, Garfield County, Bryce Canyon National Park — Streetscape
In the early 1920s, the Union Pacific Railroad, the National Park Service and the National Forest Service worked together to develop Bryce Canyon as a national park. This collection of cabins and the Bryce Canyon Lodge are a product of that . . . Map (db m40558) HM
32 Utah, Garfield County, Escalante — 266 — First Public Building
In 1876-77 Escalante Pioneers erected a log building, 36 x 18 feet, located 20 feet west of this marker. The logs 18 inches in diameter came from Cyclone Lake Mountain by ox team. They were hewn by hand, fastened with oak pins, morticed ends and . . . Map (db m74745) HM
33 Utah, Garfield County, Panguitch — 460 — Social Hall
The Panguitch Social Hall was built during the years between 1890-1900. Fredrick Judd made the bricks and slacked the lime for the laying of the brick. The walls were three bricks thick, and the building had wide double-doors on either side of the . . . Map (db m74682) HM
34 Utah, Grand County, Moab — Grand Old Ranch House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Plaque above: Built 1896Map (db m95084) HM
35 Utah, Grand County, Moab — The Old Log Cabin
Log cabins used to be common in Moab. I am the oldest one left. I was built, most likely, by the first bishop of Moab, Randolph Stewart, for his third plural wife, Marietta, about 1881. The Stanley's, a family of four lived here in 1908 after they . . . Map (db m95091) HM
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36 Utah, Iron County, Cedar City — 446 — The Social Hall
The Cedar City Pioneers had made their homes in the Old Fort and had built an adobe schoolhouse 28 feet by 60 feet when, in May 1855, President Brigham Young advised them to move to higher ground. By 1859, the majority of the people had moved to the . . . Map (db m59542) HM
37 Utah, Iron County, Parowan — 168 — D.U.P. Relic Hall
This building, erected in 1866, served the community of Parowan for 52 years as a religious and cultural center. Later it was given by the L.D.S. Church to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, who in 1939-40 restored the old edifice and in 1949-50 . . . Map (db m59614) HM
38 Utah, Iron County, Parowan — Iron-1 — Jesse N. Smith HomeUtah Historic Homes — Century Register —
Built by: Jesse N. Smith, 1856-57 Registered by: Jesse N. Smith Family, 2/3/71 Construction notes: Original portion made of adobe brick.Map (db m59603) HM
39 Utah, Juab County, Eureka — N-236-4 — B.P.O.E. Block, Elk Lodge #711Eureka Historic District
Constructed in 1909-1910 by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tintic Lodge #711 was designed by architects, Richard C. Watkins and John F. Birch and built by contractor, Martin E. Anderson, a Logan contractor. Cost of the building was . . . Map (db m75428) HM
40 Utah, Juab County, Eureka — N-236-2 — Eureka City HallUtah Historic Site
The Eureka City Hall was built in 1899 by the Eureka City government and functioned as the offices for city court, mayor, sheriff, recorder, treasurer, council chamber and city volunteer fire department. John J. Pilgrim, a city official, drew the . . . Map (db m75426) HM
41 Utah, Juab County, Eureka — N-236-10 — Eureka Post OfficeEureka Historic District
The Eureka Post Office was constructed in 1922 by the United States Government for the commercial center of the Tintic Mining District. James A. Wetmore served as “Acting Supervisory Architect.” The structure represents the only example . . . Map (db m75371) HM
42 Utah, Juab County, Eureka — N-236-3 — Juab County CourthouseUtah Historic Site
The Juab County Courthouse, built in 1891 for $5,000, served as the City Hall until 1899 when Eureka City Hall was built. This courthouse served as a jail for the county and much of the time for the city. It still functions as a County Courthouse . . . Map (db m75431) HM
43 Utah, Juab County, Eureka — N-236-6 — McCornick and Company BankEureka Historic District
This building was constructed in 1909 to serve as the new home of McCornick and Company bankers and has continued to the present to serve as a bank. McCornick and Company first came to Eureka in 1898, when they moved their bank, fixtures and all, . . . Map (db m75430) HM
44 Utah, Juab County, Eureka — N-236-7 — Old Eureka Post OfficeEureka Historic District
Built circa 1894, this building served as the town post office until 1922, when a new post office building was constructed. In 1926 a merchandising company, known as "Everybody's" occupied the building. It is a good example of the commercial . . . Map (db m75429) HM
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45 Utah, Juab County, Eureka — Union Pacific Railroad DepotEureka Train Depot
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m75372) HM
46 Utah, Juab County, Mammoth — N-236-8 — Mammoth Fire StationUtah Historic Site
This structure, constructed c. 1930, is significant for it's association with the history of firefighting in Mammoth. In August 1912, the Mammoth City Council organized a volunteer firefighting unit, and on August 27, 1912, the first meeting of the . . . Map (db m75443) HM
47 Utah, Juab County, Mammoth — Site of the Tintic Hospital(1902 - 1933)
Built as a boarding house in 1893 and converted to a hospital in 1902. The Tintic Hospital served the people of the Tintic mining district until 1933. Originally operated by Drs. Mott, Townsend and Stephens, it was purchased by Dr. Steele . . . Map (db m75442) HM
48 Utah, Juab County, Nephi — 459 — Juab Co. Jail
This building has two markers Daughters of Utah Pioneers Marker Prisoners from Juab county were first held in the basement of the Social Hall that stood on the corner of Center Street and Second East in Nephi. The next jail . . . Map (db m75270) HM
49 Utah, Juab County, Nephi — Oscar M. Booth House
Constructed in 1893 by Oscar M. Booth, this house is an excellent example of the Queen Anne architectural style in Utah. Some identifying features of the home include its side-hall plan, asymmetrical massing, long wrap-around porch, and the . . . Map (db m75268) HM
50 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Bowman-Chamberlain House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m94939) HM
51 Utah, Millard County, Delta — 553 — Deseret Relief Society Hall
The Relief Society in Deseret was first organized in September of 1877. This group of women met in each other's homes until 1878, when they had a large, one-room adobe hall built. In 1894 the members of the Relief Society decided they should . . . Map (db m69541) HM
52 Utah, Millard County, Delta — S-27 — McCullough Log House and Post OfficeUtah Historic Site
Constructed November 1907 – January 1908 by Henry McCullough, his two sons and son-in-law, of logs hauled 30 miles from Fillmore. Delta's first Post Office -- January 1908 - March 1912.Map (db m69545) HM
53 Utah, Millard County, Fillmore — S-91 — Edward Partridge, Jr. HouseUtah Historical Site
This sandstone house was built by a local contractor for Edward Partridge, Jr., in 1871. Partridge moved to Utah with his mother and other family members in 1848. His father, who died in 1840, was the first bishop of the LDS Church. Edward was . . . Map (db m69584) HM
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54 Utah, Millard County, Fillmore — 190 — Little Rock Schoolhouse
Fillmore was settled in 1851. Before the close of the first year the Pioneers had erected a log school room inside the fort. It had split logs for seats, a dirt roof and floor. In 1854 an adobe church was built which also served as school. In 1867 . . . Map (db m69581) HM
55 Utah, Millard County, Hinckley — S-14 — Millard AcademyUtah Historic Site
Built 1909 - 1910 of brick Architect: S.T. Whicker Construction Supervisor: T. George Theobold Millard LDS Academy 1910-1923 Hinckley High School 1923-1953Map (db m69538) HM
56 Utah, Millard County, Scipio — N-1014 — Scipio Town HallUtah Historic Site
Built in 1935, the Scipio Town Hall is one of over 230 public works buildings constructed in Utah under various New Deal programs during the Depression years of the 1930's and 40's. The types of buildings constructed included schools, county . . . Map (db m75461) HM
57 Utah, Piute County, Junction — N-25 — Piute County Courthouse
Built 1902-1903. Architect: R.C. Watkins. Constructed by: Young, Allen & Morrill.Map (db m74780) HM
58 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 52 — Brigham Young’s Office
Erected about 1852. Used as the executive offices of the Territory of Utah until 1855. Headquarters of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the time it was finished until 1917 when the new church office building was complete. For a . . . Map (db m172051) HM
59 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — N-32 — Council HallUtah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
Built: 1864 – 1866. Originally Located: 120 East on 2nd South. Architect: William H. Folsom. Construction: Red Sandstone. Served as city hall and home of territorial legislature until 1894, moved to this site with the aid of Nicholas G. Morgan, . . . Map (db m35075) HM
60 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — S-2 — Gibbs-Thomas-Hansen Home
Built in 1896 for Gideon A. Gibbs Later Owned By Elbert D. Thomas, U.S. Senator From 1932-1950Map (db m35766) HM
61 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — N-661 — Gibbs-Thomas-Hansen House
The Gibbs-Thomas-Hansen House, built in 1895 for Gideon A. and Margaret T. Gibbs, is both historically and architecturally significant. Bought by the Thomas family in 1906, the house is the only residence associated with Elbert D. Thomas, who, as a . . . Map (db m35768) HM
62 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 288 — Old City HallNow known as Council Hall
Constructed in 1864-65 at 120 East 1st South, this red sandstone building served for nearly 30 years, 1866-1894, as the seat of government. Here the Territorial Legislature met and passed laws establishing free public schools, made appropriations . . . Map (db m34994) HM
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63 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Pioneer Log Home
Residence of Osmyn and Mary Deuel and Osmyn's brother, Amos, from fall 1847 to spring 1848. This historic structure is one of two surviving log homes built by Mormon pioneers upon arrival in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Originally it was . . . Map (db m245952) HM
64 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 162 — Pioneer Memorial Museum
Erected by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the State of Utah as a replica of the Salt Lake Theater. Dedicated July 23, 1950, as a Hall in which to preserve the names, portraits, histories, manuscripts, relics and other evidences of . . . Map (db m35252) HM
65 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 5 — The Beehive House1853-1855, Truman 0. Angell
The Beehive House served as Brigham Young’s residence, office, and reception area for official visitors. At the time the house was built, Young was both president of the LDS Church and Utah's territorial governor. The Beehive House was designed . . . Map (db m173259) HM
66 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 50 — The Bee-Hive House
Erected about 1852 by President Brigham Young as the official residence of the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and occupied by him from the time it was completed until his death in 1877. From 1852 to 1855 it also . . . Map (db m172047) HM
67 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 4 — The Lion House1854-1856, Truman O. Angel
The Lion House takes its name from the carved lion on top of the front portico. The house was constructed with adobe blocks, a common building material during Utah’s settlement period. Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of . . . Map (db m173258) HM
68 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Federal Reserve BankSalt Lake Branch of the Federal Reserve
The bronze entrance to the Eagle Gate Tower once graced the Federal Reserve Bank building that stood on this corner. A branch of the Federal Reserve Bank first opened in Salt Lake City in 1918, but efforts to construct a building were repeatedly . . . Map (db m146596) HM
69 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — N-1037 — Lincoln Arms Apartments
Apartments such as this were a new type of residential building that emerged during the early 20th century as Salt Lake City developed into an urban center. Dozens of multi-story brick apartments were constructed in the neighborhoods near downtown. . . . Map (db m35957) HM
70 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — 30 — Salt Lake City & County Building1891-1894, Monheim, Bird, & Proudfoot Reported missing
The Salt Lake City & County Building is one of Salt Lake City’s most beloved landmarks. The building is Utah’s finest example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. Numerous detailed carvings, including Indian chiefs, Spanish explorers, and . . . Map (db m132257) HM
71 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Templeton BuildingSalt Lake City's first "Skyscraper"
The Templeton, a six-story brick and stone building, constructed in 1889-1890, was designed by Joseph D. C. Young, a son of Brigham Young and a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The impressive structure was erected by Zion’s Saving Bank . . . Map (db m146595) HM
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72 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Downtown — Devereaux HouseAlso Known as the Staines-Jennings Mansion
Devereaux House was Salt Lake City's earliest mansion and, in its day, the most elegant. As a unique mansion in an isolated frontier city, the Devereaux was the setting of many social gatherings that included prominent local citizens and important . . . Map (db m35793) HM
73 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Downtown — Gardo HouseOne of the Most Elegant Homes in the City
This elaborate Victorian mansion, known formerly as the Gardo House, was designed by William H. Folsom and Joseph H. Ridges in 1872 as an official residence for Brigham Young, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was also . . . Map (db m234526) HM
74 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — N-582 — Fire Station No. 8 — Utah Historic Site —
National Register Utah Historic Site FIRE STATION NO. 8 Fire Station No. 8, the second oldest visually intact fire station in Salt Lake City, is historically significant in documenting the expansion and development of the firefighting . . . Map (db m240558) HM
75 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Fairpark — Nelson Wheeler Whipple House
This substantial two-story house was built in 1854 by Nelson Wheeler Whipple at a cost of approximately $2,000. Whipple was a Mormon immigrant from New York who arrived in Salt Lake City in 1850. During his long career in Utah he worked as a . . . Map (db m95945) HM
76 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 57 — Bertolini Block1891-1892, William Carroll
The Bertolini Block is one of the few physical reminders of the immigrant communities which flourished in Salt Lake City at the turn of the century. Ignazio Bertolini, an Italian-American real estate developer, constructed the building in . . . Map (db m146856) HM
77 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-130 — Bertolini BlockUtah Historic Site
The Bertolini Block, constructed in 1891-1892, was designed by William Carroll. Built for Ignazio Bertolini, a native of Italy, the building was originally used for his real estate office and private residence. Later it was occupied by various . . . Map (db m146869) HM
78 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 46 — Broadway Hotel1912, B. O. Mecklenburg
The Broadway Hotel is one of the dozen hotels built in downtown Salt Lake City shortly after the completion of the city's two major rail depots. The building is most notable today for the portico on its southeast corner. This portico marks the . . . Map (db m35695) HM
79 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Council House
Utah‘s first public building The Council House, a sandstone and adobe building designed by Truman O. Angell, was completed on this site in 1851. As the state's first public building, it fulfilled multiple roles, housing government and . . . Map (db m245959) HM
80 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 53 — Crane Building1910, Ware & Treganza
The Crane Company constructed this building in 1910 to house the Salt Lake City branch of its internationally-known valve, engine, plumbing fixture, and heating system business. The company opened its Salt Lake branch in 1902, just a few years . . . Map (db m146857) HM
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81 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-83 — Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Station
This railroad station was constructed between 1908 and 1910 to serve the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the Western Pacific Railroad. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad was completed between Denver and Salt Lake City in March 1883, and the . . . Map (db m34997) HM
82 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Deseret News Building
Site of Utah’s first commercial radio broadcast The stately, six-story office building which once stood on this corner was known at various times as the Deseret News, Oregon-Shortline, and Union Pacific Building, depending on which . . . Map (db m245871) HM
83 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 16 — Eagle Emporium Building1864, William Paul
Built in 1864, the Eagle Emporium Building is the oldest existing commercial building in downtown Salt Lake City. William Jennings, Utah's first millionaire, constructed the building to house his mercantile business. The Eagle Emporium Building was . . . Map (db m35804) HM
84 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 38 — Frank E. Moss Federal CourthouseSalt Lake City Federal Building and Post Office1902-1905, James Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect of the Treasury
After Utah became a state in 1896, the Federal Government began planning a building to house federal offices in Salt Lake City. The Treasury Department considered two sites for the building. After vocal opposition from many of Salt Lake City's . . . Map (db m146591) HM
85 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 50 — Henderson Block1897-1899, Walter E. Ware
The Henderson Block was the first produce warehouse constructed along Salt Lake City’s rail lines. This strategic location helped Wilber S. Henderson transform his produce business into one of the largest wholesale grocery companies in the . . . Map (db m146860) HM
86 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-168 — Henderson BlockUtah Historic Site
The Henderson Block was constructed 1897-1898 for Wilber S. Henderson to house his wholesale grocery business. The Three story stone and brick office and warehouse was designed by architect Walter E. Ware. Additions were made to the building in 1931 . . . Map (db m146899) HM
87 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-119 — Herald Building
Designed by architect John C. Craig, the Herald Building was constructed in 1905 to house the Salt Lake Herald, a daily newspaper which began publication in June 1870. The Salt Lake Herald ceased publication in 1920. During its existence, the paper . . . Map (db m35544) HM
88 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 36 — New Grand Hotel1910, John C. Craig
Colorful, inlaid tiles and a wide, bracketed cornice adorn the New Grand Hotel. John Daly built the hotel in 1910. Daly owned several lucrative silver mines in Park City, including the Daly-West, and was influential in Salt Lake City’s . . . Map (db m146598) HM
89 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 41 — New York Hotel1906, Richard K. A. Kletting
When first constructed in 1906, the New York Hotel provided luxurious accommodations for travelers. The building offered steam heat and electric lights in every room while advertisements assured all guests of excellent service. The hotel . . . Map (db m146586) HM
90 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 40 — Odd Fellows Hall1891, George F. Costerisan
The International Order of Odd Fellows wsa one of the many secret fraternal organizations popular in 19th-century America. These organizations engaged in a variety of social and charitable activities. They also offered "fraternal insurance" . . . Map (db m146593) HM
91 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Park (Rio Grande) Hotel
The Park Hotel is significant for its association with the early 20th-century development of Salt Lake City’s transportation and industrial district. Built immediately after the completion of the nearby Rio Grande and Union Pacific railroad stations . . . Map (db m34996) HM
92 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 55 — Patrick Dry Goods Company BuildingDecker-Patrick Building1913-1914, Headlund & Kent
This building has housed the same business since its construction in 1914. The Decker-Patrick Company, which advertised itself as "Wholesale dealers in dry goods, notions, and men's and women's furnishing," later changed its name to the Patrick . . . Map (db m146858) HM
93 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 43 — Peery Hotel1910, Charles B. Onderdonk
Built just three blocks east of the Denver & Rio Grande Depot, the Peery Hotel was well-placed to take advantage of Salt Lake City's rail traffic. The building has functioned continuously as a hotel since its construction in 1910. The E-shaped . . . Map (db m146859) HM
94 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-172 — Peery HotelUtah Historic Site
The Peery Hotel was constructed in 1910 by Joseph S. and David H. Peery.Map (db m35291) HM
95 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-3 — Salt Lake City and County Building
Built 1891-1894 of Kyune sandstone. Architects: Proudfoot, Bird and Monheim. Served as Utah State Capitol 1896-1916.Map (db m35873) HM
96 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 21 — Salt Lake Herald Building1905, John C. Craig
The Salt Lake Herald Building's U-shaped plan is unusual. Many 19th and early 20th- century buildings have a U-shaped plan to allow light and air to reach interior offices. Most often, however, the "U" opens to the rear or the side of the . . . Map (db m35543) HM
97 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 20 — Social Hall
This monument marks the site of the Social Hall, the first recreation center in the intermountain west. Built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of Brigham Young. Made of plastered adobe walls with native wood . . . Map (db m35756) HM
98 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — The Salt Lake Theatre
Long, long be my heart with such memories filled; like the vase in which roses have once been distilled. You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, but the scent of the roses will hang ’round it still.Thomas Moore . . . Map (db m35755) HM
99 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 52 — Westgate Fine Arts CenterKahn Brothers Grocery Building1901, architect unknown
Aaron Keyser constructed this building in 1901 and leased it to Emmanuel Kahn for his grocery business. Kahn was among the first Jewish settlers in Utah. In 1913, the Kahn Grocery Company moved to a new location and the N. O. Nelson . . . Map (db m146592) HM
100 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 12 — Andrus Halfway House and FarmCrescent, Utah 1858 — Relocated in 1980 —
Lucy Loomis Tuttle, the wife of Milo Andrus, directed the construction of this home while her husband was serving a mission in England. The Andrus home served as an inn, providing food and lodging for travelers. It was known as a “Halfway . . . Map (db m172042) HM

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