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Show Building Type/Style: Architect/Builder: Building Materials: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicabls This is a simple frame home that has been completely stuccoed. No embellishments whatsoever are now present. A front porch has been added as well. Statement of Historical Significance: -- Aboriginal Americans -- Agriculture _X. Architecture -- The Arcs -- Caunaros -- Concunicauicn -- Conservation --.Sducatica -- E^ioraisrsi/Settiecsvtt -- Industry -- Military ' -- Mining -- Minority Groups --.Political . -- Beligiori -- Science --. Trsnspartaticn The home is significant because of its style and age. The original, owner, Leonidus Thatcher, was President and manager of the Thatcher Milling Co. for 30 years. He also farmed in the Benson area and then later became a member of the Thatcher Orchestra. He performed often with the Hotel Utah Roof Garden Orchestra in Salt Lake City. He also performed with John Held's band at Liberty Park and Pete Christensens orchestra at Saltair. Mr. Thatcher was also instrumental in the construction of the old Logan Pavillion. |
