837 4th Avenue

Built in 1909, this foursquare house type incorporates Neoclassical features within its symmetrical façade. Doric columns on paneled posts and original iron balustrades surround the wide one-story front porch. Many windows feature leaded glass transoms, and all windows are accented by stone sills and lintels. The two-story bowed bay on the east side adds distinction. The interior of the home maintains much of its original character, including wood paneled doors, carved moldings, and oak fireplace. Beautiful stained glass windows enhance and illuminate the stairway.

This two-story house, although larger in scale, is related in style to the adjacent one-story bungalows. This home, along with those at 825, 829, and 833 4th Avenue, was built by Emil Maeser, an employee of architect Edward Liljenberg, and the National Real Estate Company. William T. Atkin, associated with the National Real Estate Company and owner of Home Insulation Company, was the first resident of this home, living here until 1927.

837 East Fourth Avenue in the Avenues Historic District in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Constructed c. 1900, this one-story brick house is a good example of the Victorian Eclectic style. The house was built by the Deseret Savings and Loan Company, who used it as a rental property. They owned the property until 1932, when they sold it to the Investors Finance Company, who in turn sold it to Raymond and Elizabeth McLain in 1934. Mr. McLain worked as a foreman for Rio Grande Motor Ways, Inc., located in SLC. The McLains were the first owner-residents of the house. The house retains its integrity and is a contributing structure within the Avenues Historic District.

202 North I Street in the Avenues Historic District in Salt Lake City, Utah.

137 J Street

This one-and-one-half-story home is a good example of the Victorian eclectic style popular in Utah between 1885-1910 and characterized by the irregular plan, complex roof structure, and ornate moldings. The house was built in 1890 for Christian A.F. and Jartina Orlob at a cost of $4,000. Christian lived here until his death in the late 1920s and Jartina owned the house until the mid 1940s. Other members of the Orlob family lived at 133 I Street and 825 2nd Avenue.

137 North J Street in The Avenues of Salt Lake City, Utah

Cobble Knoll
(Cannon – Evans Home)

Built as a duplex in 1908-09 by architect Lee Christopher of sandstone, brick and stucco. Former residence of P. Carl and Martha Evans, judge and concert pianist, resp.; Frank and Pricilla Evans, treasures of LDS Church and attornies, resp.; Joseph J. and Ramona Cannon, editor of Deseret News, columnist “Mary Marker”, resp.

207 East Fourth Avenue in the Avenues Historic District in Salt Lake City, Utah.

James and Jane Barlow Home
178 A Street

Built c.1895, this house was designed by architect H.H. Andersen for James and Jane Barlow and built at a cost of approximately $2,600. The Barlows sold the house to Alonzo and Rosanah Irvine in 1907 who enlarged it in 1908 by adding two rooms on the side, and converted it into a triplex in 1916. They lived here until Alonzo’s death in 1940. Joseph and Mable Wood purchased the house in 1948 and changed it into apartments. In 1994 the home was restored by Roland and Sandy Held to its historic appearance and configuration as an excellent example of the Queen Anne Victorian Style.

178 North A Street in the Avenues of Salt Lake City, Utah.

This house has a twin, the Amanda Conk Best House at 3622 South 1100 East in Salt Lake City, Utah

William T. Dinwoodey Home

This house was designed by noted architect Richard Kletting, who also designed the State Capitol. It was built in 1895 by William T. Dinwoodey, who worked for his father, Henry, the founder of Dinwoodey Furniture. William sold the house in 1900. It passed through many hands until 1932, when Albert J. Southwick, a classical musician, moved in. He organized and conducted many musical ensembles and lived in this house until 1958.

Richard Kletting did a lot of work for the Dinwoodey family.

153 North C Street in The Avenues in Salt Lake City, Utah

Preservation Utah‘s “Kletting in the Avenues” Historic Homes Tour said:
Of the various Victorian styles, none was more popular across America and in Utah than the Queen Anne style. It reflected a new exuberance as Utah matured and moved out of its isolation to become more connected with the rest of the country. Certainly, the house is exuberant in its design with its irregular composition, variety of textures, decorative leaded windows, and prominent turret, a signature of the Queen Anne style. With all that, this house also presents a more reserved character with its Classical columns and pediment (triangular element) gracing the entry.