The VanFleet Hotel in Farmington, Utah was built during the 1860s for Thomas and Electra Hunt. Originally a residence, it became a hotel in the 1870s as a result of its proximity to a Wells Fargo stage coach stop. It was purchased by Hyrum Van Fleet in 1908, but suffered a devastating fire in 1913. The subsequent reconstruction doubled its size. As it was next to the courthouse, it became known as the "honeymoon hotel" as a result of the many newlyweds who stayed there. The Van Fleet family operated the hotel until 1953, when it was converted to apartments. It currently houses dental offices after a 1995 renovation.[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1991.[3][4]
VanFleet Hotel | |
 The building now houses dental offices. | |
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| Location | 88 E. State St., Farmington, Utah |
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| Coordinates | 40°58′48″N 111°53′5″W / 40.98000°N 111.88472°W |
| Built | 1860 |
| Architect | Bounre, Charles; VanFleet, Heber J. |
| Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001819[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 19, 1991 |
References
edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Van Fleet Hotel". Markers and Monuments Database. Utah History Resource Center. November 4, 2008.
- ^ Balle, Wayne L. (October 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: VanFleet Hotel" (PDF). National Park Service.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Accompanying 2 photos, from 1989" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Inventory.
External links
edit- Official website of Rock Hotel Dental
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