Crockett House

The Crockett House is significant both for its architecture and as the home of two generations of the Crockett family. The unique architecture, characterized by the steeply pitched roof with multiple dormers, reflects the Gothic Revival period. The carved wood decoration shows the influence of the British architect, Charles Eastlake, whose classic 1868 book, Hints on Household Taste, is still used as a guide to Victorian restoration.

At the time of its construction in 1887, the house was one of the most elaborate homes in the Island neighborhood. Alvin D. Crockett, the first Mayor of Logan, put his superb masonry skills to work, building the house for his second wife, Annie Peel Crockett. It was customary for the second wife to have a nicer residence than the first wife. His son, John A. Crockett, inherited the house and followed his father’s life of service. As Mayor of Logan, John Crockett often entertained guests and dignitaries at 82 Crockett Avenue.

82 Crocket Avenue in Logan, Utah

The Crockett Home
82 Crockett Avenue Logan

The Crockett house was built in 1887 and for many years was one of the only homes in the island area of Logan. The marble fireplace was cut to exact specifications in Italy and shipped by boat. An oversized claw-foot bathtub was specially ordered from Mexico. The origin of the ornate dining room chandelier is unclear.

John A. Crockett bought the house in 1907 and later became the Mayor of Logan. Elderly neighbors report that the house on the corner of Canyon and Crockett was built for John Crockett’s first wife and the 82 Crockett house was built for his second wife, Anna. The second wife always had the nicer residence. Crockett Avenue was a gravel road at the time.

One neighbor, now in her 90’s, remembers coming to parties here when she was a child. Anna Crockett loved to entertain. They would roll the rugs back and everyone would dance. She always served lemon meringue pie.

The home was purchased in 1944 by the Eppich family, who raised their 5 children here over the next 30 years. After the children were grown and the parents died, the Eppich family kept the house in the estate and rented it to the USU Dairy Fraternity.

The house was purchased by Bruce Bugbee, a new faculty member, in 1982. Some neighbors were concerned that he might tear it down because it was in such a state of disrepair.