Oct 03, 1980
National Register of Historic Places - Almon Andrew Covey House
Statement of Significant: Hie Almon A. Covey house and the Hyrum T. Covey house at 1211 and 1229 East 100 South, built in 1909, are fine examples of Prairie School style in Utah. They incorporate design elements sensitive to this arts and crafts style, including wide, overhanging eaves, horizontality, and rectangular massing. They were designed by the architectural firm of Ware and Treganza and are thought to be among that firm's earliest Prairie School works. Ware and Treganza were one of the leading architectural firms in the state in the early twentieth century and responsible for training other outstanding architects. Both Covey brothers were involved with the Covey Investment Co., a leading business and real estate firm in Salt Lake City. In 1910 Almon Andrew Covey, his wife Theodosia, and their three children moved into their new home at 1211 East First South. Hie property had been purchased from Hyrum Hieron Covey, a brother who acquired his lot (1229 East First South) and his brother's lot in February of 1909 from John C. Shirk. Almon A. Covey, who originally owned and built the home in 1909, was president of the Covey Investment Company. He was a director and officer in the company since its founding in 1906. He also owned and operated a ranch at Coalville, Utah along with other Wyoming ranches. Covey and his brothers also built several apartment houses in Salt Lake City. A.A. Covey was born on June 13, 1876 in Salt Lake City. He married Theodosia Noble Kent on January 22, 1903. They had three children. Theodosia was born February 14, 1880. As a young woman she was active in civic work and church duties. During her life, Mrs. Covey was a member of the Ladies Literary Club, Towne Club, University of Utah Mothers Club, and the Salt Lake Country Club. Their marriage ended in divorce, but Mrs. Covey continued to live in the home until she sold it to Mr. and Mr. James Richard Thomson in 1963. In 1979 it was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Swinton who are restoring it as a single-family home. Almon A. Covey built the house at 1211 East First South at the same time his brother Hyrum Theron Covey was building the home at 1229 East First south. The architectural firm of Ware and Treganza designed both houses. The building permits were obtained the same day by the builder, R.J. Winegar. Although the homes were designed by the same firm and built by the same contractor, they are different in both exterior and interior qualities.
National Register of Historic Places - Almon Andrew Covey House
Statement of Significant: Hie Almon A. Covey house and the Hyrum T. Covey house at 1211 and 1229 East 100 South, built in 1909, are fine examples of Prairie School style in Utah. They incorporate design elements sensitive to this arts and crafts style, including wide, overhanging eaves, horizontality, and rectangular massing. They were designed by the architectural firm of Ware and Treganza and are thought to be among that firm's earliest Prairie School works. Ware and Treganza were one of the leading architectural firms in the state in the early twentieth century and responsible for training other outstanding architects. Both Covey brothers were involved with the Covey Investment Co., a leading business and real estate firm in Salt Lake City. In 1910 Almon Andrew Covey, his wife Theodosia, and their three children moved into their new home at 1211 East First South. Hie property had been purchased from Hyrum Hieron Covey, a brother who acquired his lot (1229 East First South) and his brother's lot in February of 1909 from John C. Shirk. Almon A. Covey, who originally owned and built the home in 1909, was president of the Covey Investment Company. He was a director and officer in the company since its founding in 1906. He also owned and operated a ranch at Coalville, Utah along with other Wyoming ranches. Covey and his brothers also built several apartment houses in Salt Lake City. A.A. Covey was born on June 13, 1876 in Salt Lake City. He married Theodosia Noble Kent on January 22, 1903. They had three children. Theodosia was born February 14, 1880. As a young woman she was active in civic work and church duties. During her life, Mrs. Covey was a member of the Ladies Literary Club, Towne Club, University of Utah Mothers Club, and the Salt Lake Country Club. Their marriage ended in divorce, but Mrs. Covey continued to live in the home until she sold it to Mr. and Mr. James Richard Thomson in 1963. In 1979 it was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Swinton who are restoring it as a single-family home. Almon A. Covey built the house at 1211 East First South at the same time his brother Hyrum Theron Covey was building the home at 1229 East First south. The architectural firm of Ware and Treganza designed both houses. The building permits were obtained the same day by the builder, R.J. Winegar. Although the homes were designed by the same firm and built by the same contractor, they are different in both exterior and interior qualities.
Oct 03, 1980
Posted Date
Jun 22, 2023
Historical Record Date
Oct 03, 1980
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
