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Architect/Builder: -u, ? <•> Building Materials: .frftTnft ariohA n ri ftS ul' ldi n9 TyPe/Sty|e: commercial_________ Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) io * . t- cc William Sandstrom . • •: . " " .-..•'-'• . --.-•. : Gabled long rectangle building with false square store front which rises to about two feet below the peak of the gabled roof. The; store front is made ubmpatable with the gable rising behind it by the inclusion of a nicely proportioned front arch, gothic inspired. The store thus has a square facade with a centrally placed arched opening. The plain cornice follows the arch and emphasizes the verticality of the design, The lower front entrance is boarded up byt appears to have old " tr an some "row intact v;: Aluminum siding now covers the facade. Statement of Historical Significance: D D D D D Aboriginal Americans Agriculture ' Architecture The Arts Commerce D D D D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry b D D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D D D D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation This section of Main Street formed the heart of Spring City's commer* -clal district iji the early twentieth-century, The three buildings remain^ ing here (#135,136?136.5), represent the best extant examples of clustered stores in town. This section at block 32 lot h was originally deeded to Samuel Frost In 1877 William (Bill) Ford bought the southern third of the lot and owned it jointly with Lot 1, Early in the 1900's, Ford traded the northern most section of his holdings that being the portion of the lot here the store now stands, to William Sandstom, Sandstrom gave Ford the fourth lot in block 55 in exchange. William Sandstrom was one of the sons of Eric Sandstrom, an early pioneer of Spring 'City. Will built this adobe/frame structure in 1911 and operated a pool hall here until his death in Rawlings, Wyoming, A dance hall was Sfened on the upper floor. James W, Blain was the next owner and ran a grocery store and also housed the post office. Rulon Dahl was the last owner to operate commer- -" cially from the building, •;