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Show 117 Architect/Builder: Robert Blain Building Materials: Building Type/Style: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) One-and-a-half-story hall and parlor house type with rear "T'V Three opening facade. . Front is slightly unusual because west,one-third of porch has been framed in, a feature probably original to the building. Facade slightly asymmetrical. Gable end chimneys. The "shiplap" siding was planed locally by Ole Peterson. 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 Military D Mining D Minority Groups D Political D Recreation D Religion D Science D Socio-Humanitarian D Transportation The building is historically significant as an outstanding example of nine teenth century Utah architecture. In 1870 Spring City deeds to Henning 0. Ufigerman. Ungerman sells to Robert Blain in 1883 for three-hundred dollars. • Blain probably began work on the house shortly after the 1883 purchase date. Robert Blain was born in England in 1843 to John and Isabella Graham Blain. He came to Utah in 1862 and settled in Spring City in November of that year. Robert worked at various occupations until her obtained a farm. In 1877 he began working at the co-op as a clerk and soon elevated himself to manager. Blain also served as a school trustee and postmaster. *Check Castle Valley - Dale Ungermans. |
