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Show 531 4th Ave -1890 Architect/Builder: Building Type/Style: Queen Anne Building Materials: brick Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) This large two and a half story brick is almost totally unchanged. The interior is also intact. Although it follows the massing and general floor plan of most two story houses built during this period on the Avenues, the house is distinguished by its fine detailing. The octagonal corner tower is ornamented with brick "dentilling" at the corners and under the windows. The main gable and small cross gable on the porch are decorated with East lake detailing. To the left of the corner tower on the second floor is a decorative panel with the date of construction. Many of the windows use small square border panes, and the second floor windows have diamond muntins. Statement of Historical Significance: D D D D D Aboriginal Americans Agriculture Architecture The Arts Commerce n D D D Q Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D D D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D D D D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation Joseph Johnson (1864-1932) built this house about 1890. His brother-in-law built the home next door (535 4th). Johnson had just recently moved to Salt Lake City from Logan with his wife Emma Cope (1865-1956). For 55 years Johnson was the manager of Consolidated Wagon and Machinery Co., then became treasurer of the Morrison-Merrill & Co. (lumber). In 1893 the Johnsons sold the property for $6500 to George W. Philips and moved to 557 3rd Ave and later 333 4th. Philips died soon afterwards, his heirs continued to maintain the house as rental. In 1901 Henry A. Philips et al gave a quit claim deed for the property for $1500. |
