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Show Architect/Builder: Building Materials: Building Type/Style: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable This three story brick structure has been partially restored. The second floor looks much like the original. The main intrusion is a mansard roof that separates the two stories. A handsome Victorian Italianate cornice crowns the top of this straight-topped facade, while just below is the name of the original owner, J. R. Edwards, in bold raised letters. Four large rectangular windows with transoms are also on the second floor, sided by full length window shutters. Statement of Historical Significance: -- Aboriginal Americans -- Agriculture -2£ Architecture -- T3ie Arts X_ Cornierce __ Ccmnunication --Conservation __.Education __Exploration/Settlenient --, Industry -- Military' --^Mining --.Minority Groups -.Political. --Recreation -- Religion --Science --Socio-Hunanitarian --„ Transportation John R. Edwards, an apostate from the IDS Church, was responsible for the construction of this building. "J.R. " was described in an 1892 December issue of the Logan paper as his "chief characteristics are enterprise and grit. " His new building or "block" was described as "a model of beauty." The main floor of the building was used as a saloon and liquor store and was said to be "Orderly and neat and his line of wet goods are said to be excellent." The third floor was used as a lodge room for the AOUW. Edwards was a prominent businessman,and all accounts portray him as quite colorful. From 1889 to 1907,when he left Cache Valley, he was affiliated with the Methodist Church and donated large sums of money to help build a church for Methodists in the community. |
