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Show 169 ujQC H Architect/Builder: issac Behunnln Building Materials: stone Building Type/Style: Vernacular --------------------•------'-------------------------------------•---------------------------------•---------- Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: _j (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) I O < •- - This large stone house is almost a full two stories high and is a hall and parlor vernacular type. The stone rear "T" was constructed at the outset and contains a kitchen and office. The facade piercing is very unusual. The first floor has two openings: window-window/door/window-window. The upper dormer openings, however, are only three: window/door/window. The discrepancy between the two sets of openings is counteracted by the placing of the upper openings so they are balanced visually with those occurring below. The upper door stands directly over the lower door, and each upper side window occupies a space located between the two lower windows. The result is an unusual variation of the ideal of bilateral symmetry. The front porch and original windows have been removed, but otherwise the house is basically unaltered and in excellent condition. Statement of Historical Significance: _: O Jo I D Q n D D Aboriginal Americans Agriculture Architecture The Arts Commerce P D D Q D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D D D a D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation O Q D D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation The Behunnin-Beck house is certainly one of the most outstanding stone homes in Spring City, a fine articulation of vernacular design possibilities. Issac Behunnin was the original owner of this lot. Behunnin was one of the original settlers of Sanpete County and the first resident of Ephraim. Behunnin moved to Spring City in the 1860's but did not build this house until 1883.; A stone plaque inserted into the top gabled dormer on the west facade reads "Erected by Behunnin, 1883." Behunnin sold the house and lot to Simon Beck for $1,200 in 1887. Simon Beck was born in 1855 in Missouri. Beck was a very successful sheepman and also worked at the Manti Temple, Beck had eight children, one of which, Osmer Beck, presently owns the house. |
