John J. Stewart House

This home was constructed in 1891 by the firm of Frank E. McGurrin and Elmer Darling. McGurrin and Darling built many of the houses in this area of the Avenues. The first resident was John J. Stewart, a traveling salesman and later a lumber wholesaler. Mr. Stewart owned the home until his death in 1930, when it was sold to Alfred H. Carter, a local gardener. Mr. Carter owned the home for 20 years, then sold it to Mrs. Clydie Y. Murdock. Architecturally, the two-story, wood-clad home features Victorian Eclectic and Queen Anne style influences. Prominent details include its square tower adorned with wood panels, large gabled front bay, flared gabled entrance, projecting support brackets, and decorative shingle siding.

1067 East First Avenue in The Avenues of Salt Lake City, Utah