William and Ada Hawkes Home

This Victorian-era cottage is a type known as a central block with projecting bays. Originally constructed in 1901, the house received modifications in the mid-20th century, like many other early houses in the area. The original owners were William and Ada Hawkes. William was a local butcher and real estate developer. As the house was being constructed, Hawkes also developed Hawkes Court. The Hawkes family only occupied the house for a short time, which appears to be the case for most of the property’s owners throughout the 20th century. The history of the house is a combination of either a rental property or owner-occupied rental, with tenants staying only a short time. Perhaps the most noteworthy owner occupants were Gen and Ushino Suzuki, a Japanese-American family who owned a laundry and lived here from 1928-1938. They sold the house to Amasa and Carrie Linford who owned the house until 1973. The Linfords used the property as a boarding house and likely made most of the modifications.

629 East 200 South in Salt Lake City, Utah