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Show uoc 2 [jj H X Architect/Builder: Building Materials: oolite stone Building Type/Style: vernacular ————————————————————————————•—•——————————————•———————————————————————————————— Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) o < Q >; •«.>-«.-O « I * Johnson's law office is typical vernacular style commercial structure, a simple one-story gable facade arrangement. The facade has a window/ door /window piercing and generally reflects the stylistic forms of the Federal Period. A stove flue is found to the rear. The stove has been handled carefully and has beaded mortar. Recently, Mr. McKinney has added a cement block room to the north, which detracts considerably from the overall appearance. Statement of Historical Significance: D Aboriginal Americans D Communication D Military D Religion D D D b D D D D D D D D D Science D Socio-Humanitarian D Transportation Agricutture Architecture The Arts Commerce Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation This small office is historically important because it is the only surviving small professional/commercial establishment in Spring City. Though not a pattern duplicate in all Sanpete County towns, in Spring City a distinction was made between dwellings, which has the roof ridge line parallel to the street, and commercial/publie buildings, which had the ridge line perpendicular to the street. This situation holds only for the earliest years. ; This stone building housed Jacob Johnson's law office and was probably built in the years after 1875. When Johnson became Judge, this office became the courthouse. |
