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Show NPS Form 10-900-a Utah WordPerfect 5.1 Format (Revised Feb. 1993) 0MB No 10024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section No. 7 Page 1 Gappmayer, Roy & Florence, House, Orem, Utah County, UT Narrative Description The Roy H. and Florence Gappmayer house is a brick English Tudor-style house on a raised concrete foundation. Built in c.1935 by Gappmayer, the house sits next to a garage/cellar (built c.1927) which was used as the primary residence before the later building was constructed. At one time surrounded by farmland and orchards, most of the area has now been commercially or residentially developed. The rest of the site is covered in a large expanse of lawn with many mature trees and plants located throughout. The property on which the house is located still has many mature trees and shrubbery, and retains most of its original integrity. The south-facing house is constructed of multi-colored, red and dark-bronze brick on an approximately two-foot high concrete foundation over a full basement. The two courses of brick above the foundation line are laid in a basket-weave pattern, a common embellishment on Period Cottages. The front entry is located to the left side of the front facade and is reached by a concrete stairway which extends out in a circular fashion. Still in place and in good condition is the original concrete walk with large pieces of sandstone set in it. The entry features the original arched door and an arched, covered porch with belcast eaves, supported by two Doric-style columns. The porch ceiling and soffits are all constructed of bead board which the present owner plans to cover with aluminum siding. All of the window sashes have recently been replaced with aluminum ones, although the original wooden casings were left in place. A small arched window is located under the eaves on the front gable and is fitted with stained glass. On the east facade is located a tapered brick chimney. Much of the historic interior remains intact. The owners are currently replacing the carpet and the consultant had the opportunity to see the original flooring. This consists of dark-stained, oak planks approximately three-inches wide and appears in excellent condition. The fireplace mantel is constructed out of glazed brick in colors similar to the exterior, over which is placed an oak shelf. On both sides of the fireplace are located oak shelves supported on spiral-carved oak spindles. The original brass and wire-mesh heat registers are still intact as are some of the light fixtures and door chime. The ceilings in the entry and living rooms feature plaster coving. One outbuilding remains on the property. This is now used as a garage, but originally served as residence and fruit storage and constructed c.1927. The lot slopes to the rear so that this building appears as a single level on the front (south) with garage doors. On the rear (north) facade is an enclosed entry, and above this, and to the right is a square doorway which was used to load fruit into trucks. The building is constructed of frame and wood siding and shingles, on a concrete foundation. The living area was on the lower level with storage above. Although the consultant did not inspect the interior, the owners say that there are still remnants of a small kitchen with faucets, etc. A chimney from the stove is still intact as well. |
