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Show „,CC . £ {•} H Architect/Builder: Building Materials: stone Building Type/Style: vernacular • -:-------------------------:----------------------------------:--------------------------------------------'------------- Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) I • £ * <. g •*; O w Z .•-•'.•.•:.••-. ' - ' . This large rock home is an "I" house 'type with lean-to rear. The floor plan is hall and parlor type and the facade piercing is unusual in its placement of four second story openings over the five lower windows and door. Simple pedimented window heads and classic portico reflect Greek, Revival Stylistic considerations. A spring is located in the stone basement. Statement of Historical Significance: D D Or D D Aboriginal Americans Agriculture Architecture The Arts Commerce D Communication D Conservation D Education ^Exploration/Settlement D Industry D D D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation H^Religion D Science D Socio-Humanitarian D Transportation ; Orson Hyde was one of the twelve apostles of the LDS Church and was sent to direct the colonization of Sanpete County in 1858. Hyde stayed first in Manti then moved to . Spring City in late 1860 f s when this large stone house was constructed. The actual building date was after April 25,1863, for on that day Hyde was visited in Ms "log house" by Brigham Young and a party from Salt Lake City. Hyde served as President of the Sanpete Stake until his death in 1878. This rock home served as Hyde's official residence and housed Mary Ann Price Hyde, one of his six wives. lot 1870 to Mary Ann Price Hyde. 1889 to Julia Hyde ($500). |
