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Historic “Owl House” on 6th Avenue in Salt Lake City

March 9, 2010 by DFAadminTT Leave a Comment

This is one of my favorite houses in the Avenues. Neighborhood people call it “Owl House” because of the owl faces on the lintels of the front windows. The home was built in 1890 for John Tims, who was propietor of the Phoenix Planing Mill, which probably explains the lavish use of wood trim. There is … [Read more…]

The Historic Enoch Van Cott Home in the Marmalade District of Salt Lake City

January 20, 2010 by DFAadminTT Leave a Comment

The Maramalade Historic District is known for its quaint and architecturally eclectic homes. It sits to the west and north of the capitol. Unlike much of Salt Lake City, the streets here are narrow and twisty and in places very steeply sloped. The district got its name from the orchards that were planted by the … [Read more…]