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Show Jij ~ t.~~ ~. ~ Location: 5419 South 900 East Built: 1893 Built for Norman Erekson, former Murray Mayor (1918-19) at a cost of $1500, this home's underground footings are made of slag from the Murray Smelter and the foundation was made of granite from the Temple Quarry. The house has about 1500 square feet on the main floor with 13 feet high ceilings. The main floor consisted of 2 bedrooms, parlor, dining room, kitchen, pantry and even a bathroom. The water closet for the toilet was high on the wall, and was activated by pulling a chain. It was fed by an artesian well where the natural pressure was sufficient to fill the water closet. Transoms were located above the doors to facilitate air circulation. The elegant parlor had 21/2 foot high wainscot, consisting of separate wood panels, and molding next to the ceiling. Walls consisted of wood lath (narrow strips nailed to the wall studs with 1/4 inch spacing), then covered with wet plaster which utilized horse-hair for bonding. The roof had wood shingles, and scalloped-edge shingles on the gables. Walls were 3 course of brick. Upstairs rooms were placed in the gables to maximize the attic height. Doors were solid; door locks mounted on the surface; and designs were featured on the door knobs. The Erekson farm featured dairy production. The present owner, Arion Erekson, is a nephew to the builder. |
