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Show uj DC 2 jjj " Architect/Builder: Martin Olsen Building Materials: Stuccoover brick Building Type/Style: Vernacular ———————-——————————————————:————;———^————————————————————;————:————————————————————————————————!———————— Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) X 8 * This li story house has a basic "T" plan. The north section, the top of the "T," is a "halland parlor" arrangement. The base of the "T," on the south, has window and door pattern and a bay window on the west gable. The house is of fired red brick and actually has two facades one on the north and one on the west. The house was stuccoed in the 1960's. Statement of Historical Significance: D Aboriginal Americans D Agriculture ^Architecture D The Arts D Commerce D D D D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D D D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D D D n Religion Science Socio-Humanjtarian Transportation Though covered now with stucco, this house is significant as one of the few "fired" brick homes in Spring City. Its design is architectually a syncretism between the older traditional plans' of the 1850-1875 period and newer pattern book styles of the post 1880 period. Rasmus Justesen held the 1870 Mayors deed but sold in 1875 to Sven P. Maliugren for $275. In 1878, Maliugren sells to Martin Olsen for $290. In 1910 Martin Olsen sold the lot to Ezekiel A. Billington for $2000. James Blain buys the lot in 1912. The house was probably built by Martin Olsen sometime after the 1878 purchase date, but seemingly earlier than the 1889 tax assessment date. Martin Olsen was born In Norway in 1833. He joined the IDS Church In 1862 and emigrated to Utah in 1863. Settling first in Cache Valley, Olsen. moved to Sanpete County in 187^. James W. Blain, the owner after 1912, was a school administrator and served in the North Sanpete Stake Presidency of the IDS Church. The Blain family retained the property until passing to the Mellas in 1975. |
