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Show 166 5 Architect/Builder: ^jels Benson Building Type/Style: Building Materials: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: . (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) Hall and parlor one-and-a-half story plan with a three opening sym metrical facade. Shingling in gables indicates the pattern book influence on the builder, Central flue on internal partition. Current owner has added a skylight to the front roof which detracts from the home's original integrity. Statement of Historical Significance: Q Q m P n Aboriginal Americans Agriculture Architecture The Arts Commerce Q O Q D Q Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D D D D Q Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D D D D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation Niels Benson was born in Sweden in 1846. He came to Utah in 1863 with his mother and sister. Taken in by Jens Jensen in that same year, Nels came to Spring City. In 1870 Nels acquired a small farm and married Phillinda Kofford. Phillinda died in 1889 and Nbls married Mary A. Works. ; The house later was owned by Petrea Monson Larsen who lived;here until her death. Annie Justensen next owned the house and sold it to Louis Jensen, a grandson of Petrea Monson Larsen. Patent deed of 1870 to Niels Benson. |
