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- - 33-35 No. Univ. - Provo Dntn Dis t-;Site 15 111~iH~i~i~~'iii~~11 3 9222 00578 0023 PROVO DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1985 Re-Evaluation by Debbie Randall, Architectural Historian A re-evaluation. of th~ Provo Downtown Historic District was requested by Kent Powell in March 1985 in order to determine if the original evaluations are still appropriate. Each site was individually examined and photographed on March 27, 1985, and the following is a report of the findings of the re-evaluation. . 1. Site 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 '10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 . 38 39 40 No buildings .have been demolished. The or'igina1 evaluations are still appropriate for a majority of the buildings, and those buildings include: Address 13 North 100 East 89-83 East Center 69-75 East Center 55 East Center 45 (49) East Center 39-43 East Center 25-27-35 East Center 20-22 North Univ., 1-13 E. Center 36-40 North University 48-58 (50-54) North University 65 (57) North University 47-55 North University 43-45 North University 19 (23) North University 8-2 West Center, 15 North Univ. 10 (4) West Center 22 West Center 36-32 West Center 46-44-40 West Center-no site form 52 West Center -56(58) West Center 62 (60) West Center 74 (72) West Center 80 (78) West Center 82 West Center 90-86 West Center 98 (96) West Center 104 West Center, 19 N 100 W 132-124 West Center 138 West Center 140 West Center 144 West Center 152 (150) West Center 154 (156) West Center 164 (162) West Center Evaluation Contributory Contri butory Contributory Non-Contributory Contri butory Significant . Non-Contri butory Significant Non-Contributory Contri butory Non-Contributory Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Significant Non-Contri butory Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Non-Contri butory Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Significant Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Non-Contri butory Contributory · Non-Contributory 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 . 53 54 55 56 59 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 ," .. ' 168-170 West Center 176 West Center 182-184 West Center 198-194 West Center 204 West Center 220 (210) West Center 220 (214, 218) West Center 226 West Center . 230 West Center 250 ~est Center · . 268 (266) West Center . 272 West Center . 274 (270) West Center 278-4 (280-276) West Center - 295 (299-285) West Center 285 (283) West Center 273-265 West Center 247 ·West Center . 241 West Center 225 West Center 223 West Center 201 ..West Center-' . 187 West Center 177-175 West Center 161-159 (157) West Center 143-153 West Cent~r 137 (135) West Center 129 West Center 125-127 West Center .. .105 West Center 85 West Center 50 South University Utah County Bldg., S. pniv. 75 East 100 South Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Non-Contributo~ Significant Non-Contributory Non-Contributory Non-Contributo~ Contributory Non-Contributory Significant Contributory Non-Contributo~ Non-Contributo~ Contributory Significant Contri butory Contributory Non-Contributory Contributory . Non-Contri buto~ Contributory Non~Contributo~ Contributory Non-Contributory -Non-Contributory Significant . Non-Contributory_ Non-ContributoryNon-Contributory Contri butory Non-Contributory . Significant Significant Contributory . 2. The original evaluations of nine buildings within -the district are no longer appropriate. In the following sections "S" will be used to denote significant buildings, "C" will be used to denote contributory buildings, and "NC" will be used to denote non-contributory buildings. Each of the , following sites was re-eva1uated as follows: Site 4 59-61-67 East Center Orig Eval: C .~ . Current Eval: NC The original facade of Site 4 has been completely covered by a modern store front, therefore it no longer maintains its original massing and character.Its evaluation was therefore changed from contributory to non-contributory. '. Site 19 16 West Center Orig Eval: C Current Eval: NC The original facade of Site 19 has been completely covered by a modern store front, therefore it no longer maintains its original massing and character. Its evaluation was therefore changed from contributory to non-contributory_ Site 26 68 West Center Orig Eval: C " Current Eval: NC The original facade of Site 26 has been completely covered bya modern store front, therefore it no longer maintains its original massing and character. Its e.valuation was therefore changed from contributory to non-contributory. Site 33 120-116-112-110 Orig Eval: C Current Eval: NC West Center The original facade of Site 33 has been completely covered by a modern store front, therefore it no longer maintains its original massing and character. Its evaluation was therefore changed from contributory to non-contributo~. Site 44 190-186 West Center Orig Eval: S Current Eval: C The application of a l~er of plaster and decorative half timbering, characteristic of the English Tudor style, and the addition of ceramic tiles and metal doors in the store front area, associated with the Art Moderne " style, have destroyed the original character of Site 44. It therefore does not maintain a level of integrity that qualifies it as a significant site. Because the original massing, openings, transom, and decorative brackets under the eaves are still i ntac t, however, it contri butes to the overa 11 character of the district, and therefore has been re-evaluated as a contributo~ building. Si te 51 236-232 West Center Orig Eval: C Current Eval: NC* Because there is no record of the appearance of the original facade of Site 51, it is difficult to determine if it maintains its original integrity. Dating from 1921, it could well have been designed as a Spanish Colonial Revival style building, although use of that style for commercial buildings " was rather uncommon. It is more likely that the Spanish Colonial Revival style facade was applied to Site 51 and to Site 50 to the east at the same time, obliterating both original facades. *If the assumption proves to be correct, the contributory evaluation should be changed to a non-contributo~ evaluation. If, however, it can be proved that this building was originally designed as a Spanish Colonial Revival Style building, its contributory " evaluation would continue to be appropriate. Site 57 288 (286) W. Center Ortg Eval: S Current Eval: C Site 57 was originally evaluated as a significant site,however, judging by the historical information available and its appearance, it is neither historically nor architecturally significant. Because the building maintains its original massing and some of the original decorative elements, it contributes to the overall character of the district and therefore has been re-eva1uated as a contributory building. Si te 58 290 W. Center Orig Eva1: S Current Eva1: C Site 58 was originally evaluated as a significant site. however. judging by the historical information available and its appearance, it is neither historically nor architecturally significant. Because the building maintains its original massing and some of the original decorative elements, it contributes to the overall character of the district and therefore has been re-eva1uated as a contributory building. Site 62 255 West Center Orig Eva1: C Current Eva1: NC The original facade of Site 62 has been completely covered by a modern store front, therefore it no longer maintains its original massing and character. Its evaluation was therefore changed from contributory to non-contributory. 3. No specific evaluation was listed on the forms of several of the sites. An evaluation, however, was reflected on a large map of the district which may be found in the map case in the Preservation Research office. 33-35 North University Map Eval: C Site 15 has been evaluated as a significant building because well example 'of the Art Deco style within the district. Site 70 163 (165) West Center Map Eval: NC Current Eval: NC The original facade of Site 70 has been completely covered by a modern store front, therefore it no longer maintains its original massing and character. It therefore has been determined to be a non-contributory building within the di strict. ' Site 78 61 West Center Map Eval: NC Current Eval: NC . The original facade of Site 78 has been completely covered by a modern store front, therefore it no longer maintains its original massing and character. It therefore has been determined to be a non-contributory building within the district. Researcher: Date: Kathryn L. MacKay Site No. _--=-15'=-___ Utah State Historical Society Historic Preservation Research Office Structure/Site Information Form 1z o Street Address: u Name of Structure: ~ u:: i= zw a 2 W In ..... ~ z o E a z o u W CJ <C Plat A BI. 67 Lot 33-35 North University T. Present Owner: Merti11a Bullock UTM: Owner Address: P.O. Box 183, Provo Tax #: F171 Original Owner: Original Use: Construction Date: Present Use: o Single-Family o o ~. Multi-Family Public Commercial o o o 0 Park 0 Industrial 0 Agricultural Photography: ~ Research Sources: ~ Z w ::IE ~ u o o D. Date of Slides: Augus t 1977 Views: Front 0 Side 0 Rear 0 Other 0 o o o o o Abstract of Title Plat Records Plat Map Tax Card & Photo Building Permit [1 Sewer Permit o Sanborn Maps Occupants: The Four Winds Rooms Vacant Religious Other o Unaltered o Minor Alterations o Major Alterations 0 Site 0 Ruins o Intrusion 4 Demolition Date: Integrity: Building Condition: o Excellent o Good o Deteriorated S. Connnercial Preliminary Evaluation~/ _ ~ -iv 10£ ~j. ~ ignificant £J.AJ.. 8'5 . o Contributory (YD..p sl..Q.L.$ CPr> ~ . o NotContributory tY'~ z o R. o o o o o o o Bi bl iog raphical References Final Register Status: o National Landmark o National Register o State Register 0 District 0 Multi-Resource 0 Thematic Date of Photographs : Views: Front 0 Side 0 Rear 0 Other 0 City Directories Biographical Encyclopedias Obituary Index County & City Histories Personal Interviews Newspapers Utah State Historical Society Library o o o o o o o LDS Church Archives LDS Genealogical Society U of U Library BYU Library USU Library SLC Library Other (books, articles, records , interviews, old photographs and maps , etc.): Po1ks City Directory, 1901Utah County Tax Assessor's records. Sanborn maps. 5 ~ t w l- i: o II: ~ 6 >- II: o t; i: Architect/Builder: Building Materials: brick,wood,stucco Building Type/Style: Commercial Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) This two-story brick building with a central entrance and a north entrance has been greatly altered. The tile done in geometric patterns on the facade has been stuccoed and wooded over, The upper story windows have also been altered. Statement of Historical Significance: o Aboriginal Americans o Agriculture o Architecture o TheArts Iir"'Commerce o o o o o Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry o o o o o Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation o o o o Religion Science' Socio-Humanitarian Transportation Although the Tax Assessor's records indicate the building was built in 1910, this building is probably not the Farrer Bros. Building. The upper windows are the same--a row of sil(, but the present building has 'an additional section with another window and entrance to the north. The Farrer Bros. Building (29-33) was built about 1900 (Rodger Farrer, president; James R. Farrer assistant manager; John W. Farrer, secretary-treasurer and manager). It is evident from available photographs that the building remained standing until the 1940s. "" , • "" " 1.,._°, ' . ' ,", • . •1 .• _ ' :'-- _ _.' _ ", _ ___ . ',3 3 tv, - '35 ,---r-;;;~ - 3cr _ _FarrerBrothers-Dry Goods . " ''*'" •<.l:i -.~';J;l :,Z:~~i~': Absolute confidence In the honesty and In· te~rity of _ any enterprise catering to public patronage Is one of the ; most necessary essen- ' tials to that concern's Sllccess, and this In a great . measure .Is re· ' sponslble for the wou·· derful popularity and . sp!endid business en· joyed by the firm whose name heads this brjef article ..This time . ~ honored institution is one of tbe oldest as well ' as the largest In as line in· Utah County ' ,Ilnd is owned and operated :by men who are not. only thoroughly famjliar with all brancbesof its business, but who llave also taken a most active part in the development of the state . as 'well. Farrer Bros;, conduct a store , at No. ,29.33 Academy avenul'!, .. , which is modern and up-to-date ·In every res-peet; they carry in their i respective departments & ' full and comprehensive line of dry goods or every dlscription-suils and , sultings, I;taple and fancy notions; ladies and cbildren's wearing apparel, and a most eomplete assort· ment of shoes. ·.. ::,. . ,~ c' • ..<'t ..·~ :~· The .pollCY of this .store Is to employ none but competent and ' obliging clerks, - to buy only the ·b est of mercbandise. and to eell at 'pricel! as low as .Is consistent with honest and conservative business . methods. ' ': ','> .Mr. John W. Farrer, who has for many years' .b een manager of ': the business Is a prolrressive and enterprising man of business,who ' thorough.lY appreciates the necessity of not only keeping the in~titu· tion of which he is tbe -head, In "the Hmeilgbt," but the communits III' well} and is a. "booster" of whom Utah County Is pro!ld . , .. ' 'I~'~! T he r. dar Is d is giv.int '\\'t)rldll g comnn.n . trio:JUuJ bank. Loc: Center ; 6ubstsil' tt count.y, D1()re farmer5 utmost great. ;1 buil di n; o ) l ~ I ; 0:;.. 9 9 9 C2 ro,"l Q90 ? 2 9 <2 q 9 9 (] 9 9 9 ? o ~ ~ c~ 0: () F 5rQ;IF'c.~"CE -( SITE NO .. DATE: '"3 0 0 0 • :>. 3 ;;.: cc.\'Snt:C7IOX DATE RESEARatER: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ~ 0 I..... Demolition Date: ¥( --- I~ s7RucnJJiE/srn ImO~T(ON fOlU4 I~ ::r: o I~ ~1 ,) ) ~ 6 .... ~ (3 VI U. 0 .~ ) ' .. ) g... ~ ~ ~ ... Present Owner: ~~rtil~ "\5dloJ. A-- - - Lot--- Block ~7 Name of Structure: Single. f3::z.i.ly resjde"ti at Agricu.l. tI.lr3l )Jt. L'ldustri31 _ __ )'7 ~(Uz:O i'l. --- )" ~ . . Future Planned Use: . n Occupants: ~ ~ e.:V- Building Condition: ~ Integri ty: 1 l/ 2_ _ 3 )J' . Vacant · . Pal-k . . use:~~£ Original Adjacent Land Uses: h .. four r-t-J~ LD , ~ () ... ~ ~f.A..9;. ~ ) ) ) ) J J J J J J "0 ort: ,'- 0 '0 U .~ ~ . SLIDES ~ Date of slides Views: Fron1: Category: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 <61f(77 -. LSide _ _ Rear Ot.~er - __ ~ _ 1..an6Iark Cont:ributOi'y----.....iI»' ...~ *'--NotCOn~ou~~ Local . Funding: Cormuniation Conservation . - - E<!ucatian E."<ploitation/Settlesnent • Industry Public Acce5sibility: .. . -. Mapped -M11ibry -!-tin.ing ( ~-:-- --- Ye5 / Tax Refonl.r\ct ----- - No __ Limited_ File of Sirnificance -~rt:e Register Status: Landmark National State --Century Potentia.l_......;Z~_ Yes No Ot.'1er __ Aborlgin:1l AIi1eriC3nS Agriazlture - - Arelli teo::ture -The Arts ",-l,.,.-Ru_ __ Signific::uu:e: - Vie-",-s: Front _ _ Side _ _ Rear District , L Build.i:og Site ...;.-.-- ,. oW .. . +-------------------------------------------~--------------------------------~ (books. articles. records. interviews. old piloto;ra;>hs and.::t2ps.: e~c.) ) oo( {Cb:1. ~nl t::t-- fa::til.:r reriCentiu · ._ )/~ )'5 - -( Original Q\-mer: G('CUD ~----------------~~------------------------------------------------------------~~~I Date of ConStruction: \{D i.o)( Present Use: 0( Plat ..street Address: S~- 35 j\.i {j"\ ~*1 "tinati t:y Groups - - Political. Rea-eation -Religion -Science Socio-Htc:anitarian = 1ransyOrtation . !;. . . Architect/Builder: 1 Building Type/Style ~~ _ Building l-Taterials: bKel- -mi v.)6DJ / ~{v~(lo Re$~o,.S'ho'" POt-"'\-I~t : f~ Description of structure'~ ' phYSical appearance and significant architectural features (~lUl!e additior..s,: alterations, ancillar:y struc:~es, a."'.d l~ing if applicb.!e) .... . . .. . . . . . -.-. - . ' .: ... . ". . - . ' ~ Kodachrome SLIDE <£11