Joseph L. Rawlins House
The Joseph Rawlins House was built in 1887. Rawlins, the original owner, is significant in Utah politics. An attorney, he helped form the Democratic party in 1894. In 1893 he was a delegate to Congress and was instrumental in legislation passed to return Mormon property to the L.D.S. Church and to enable Utah to be admitted to the Union. Rawlins was also one of the first senators to the United States Congress from Utah. He held that office from 1377 to 1903. Rawlins lived here until 1907. Rowland Hall bought this house in 1922 for additional classroom space.
Located at 233 First Avenue on the block that is between A and B Street and 1st and 2nd Avenue in The Avenues of Salt Lake City, Utah. Technically the entire block is one piece of property (76 A Street) and contains among other things:
- Rowland Hall-St. Marks School
- 67 B Street – Joseph E. Caine Home
- 75 B Street – Caine Home
- 87 B Street – Priscilla Paul Jennings House
- 233 1st Avenue – Joseph L. Rawlins House
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