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Show 533 llth Avenue - 1918 Architect/Builder: Thomas Child and Son Building Type/Style: Building Materials: brick Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) This house is the largest and one of the very few examples on the Avenues of the Swiss bungalow, one of a number of variations on the popular early twentieth century style. Detailing includes large, unusual brackets, the cut out panels of the balconies on the first and second floors of the south facade, and the octagonal pattern in the cast belt course between the first and second floors. Statement of HistoricalSignificance: D a D P D Aboriginal Americans Agriculture Architecture The Arts Commerce D D D D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry a D D Q D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation a n a D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation^ This house was the home from 1927 to his death (1940) of Alvin A. Beesley, a prominent figure in SLC church, cultural, civic and business activities for half a century. It was built by Joseph Nelson, the president and manager of Joseph Nelson Supply Company, a plumbers supply firm. He was the resident and owner here until 1927 when he sold it to Alvin A. and Ruby Pratt Beesley. Alvin A. Beesley (1873-1940) was born in SLC the son of Ebenezer and Sarah Hancock Beesley. He became director and executive board member of the Hotel Utah and president and manager offthe Beesley Music Co, a business founded in 1904 by his father Ebenezer (45 W 2nd). Beesley also served as a county commissioner 19321935. He also organized the SL local of the American Federation of Musicianas and served as delegate to National musician's conventions. In his work for labor, he became an intimate friend of Samuel Campers, AF of L president. Ruby Pratt Beesley, (1874-1948) daughter of Orgon and Marion Ross Pratt, was involved ±L LDS Church activities. (Her sister Neva Shiverick .lived nearby at 257 10th). The Beesleys lived here until their deaths. |
