Alexander Irvine Home

The Prairie Style is a distinctive American contribution to modern architecture, and this 1913 house is an early Utah example. Architecture enthusiasts will recognize Frank Lloyd Wright’s influence in the horizontal massing, casement windows, subtle ornamentation, quiet skyline and sheltering eaves. Noted Utah architects Ware & Treganza most likely designed this house. It was built by G.H. Adamson for Dr Alexander Irvine – founder of the Salt Lake Clinic – whose brother lived just east at 178 A Street. The total cost was $7,000. The next owner was David Skeen, attorney and gubernatorial candidate. The house was converted to apartments in 1943, and restored in 2003.

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