Feb 11, 1982
National Register of Historic Places - Charles Baldwin House
Statement of Significant: The Charles Baldwin House is locally significant as an unusual variant of a typical type of large Victorian Eclectic house in Salt Lake City, the side hall plan. Particularly unique is the treatment of the side hall with its two-story Eastlake porch. I t stands as an outstanding example of an early Victorian type which has received few major alterations. Built in 1890, it is also significant for its historic association with the development of Salt Lake City architecture. It was one of the first houses built on the east bench of the city and is a very good example of the brick architecture of that period. In addition, it had many decorative elements which are characteristic of the Queen Anne Style. There is excellent craftsmanship and detailing in the house. I t has received excellent care from its four owners who have occupied it for nearly 100 years. The original appearance both inside and out has been maintained and it has had few structural changes. It has combined the artistic creation of stained-glass windows and beautiful carved woodwork throughout the house. The original owner, and the second owner of the home have made important contributions to the Salt Lake City community in education, law and medicine. The original owner of the home, Charles Baldwin, occupied a number of prominent positions during his residence in Salt Lake. He was born in 1852 in Keosauqua, Iowa to Charles and Rachel (Wright Baldwin). He married Lola Emery in 1879. He was educated in Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University in 1873 with a degree of LL.B. He practiced law in Iowa and then moved to Salt Lake City in 1887. He was in partnership with E. W. Tatlock under the firm name of Baldwin and Tatlock and then was in partnership with J. M. Ricketts under the firm name of Baldwin and Ricketts. He served as a member of the Salt Lake City Board of Education for several years and was President of that body. He was also recognized by his profession and was elected President for one term of the Utah State Bar Association. In 1898, Mr. Baldwin was appointed United States Commissioner and Referee in bankruptcy for the United States District Court for that jurisdiction. He later resigned the commissioner’s hip, but still retained his position of referee for 23 years. Mr. Baldwin had one daughter, Mrs. W. Q. VanCott and one brother and four sisters. Charles Baldwin began the construction of his home, located at 229 South 12th East, in 1890. The listin g of new buildings in the January 1, 1891 edition of the Salt Lake Tribune states, the new building as a two story, brick building with 10 rooms costing $5,500. Charles and Lola Baldwin continued their residency in the home until Mr. Baldwin's death in 1920. They entertained many state and national dignitaries in this period.
National Register of Historic Places - Charles Baldwin House
Statement of Significant: The Charles Baldwin House is locally significant as an unusual variant of a typical type of large Victorian Eclectic house in Salt Lake City, the side hall plan. Particularly unique is the treatment of the side hall with its two-story Eastlake porch. I t stands as an outstanding example of an early Victorian type which has received few major alterations. Built in 1890, it is also significant for its historic association with the development of Salt Lake City architecture. It was one of the first houses built on the east bench of the city and is a very good example of the brick architecture of that period. In addition, it had many decorative elements which are characteristic of the Queen Anne Style. There is excellent craftsmanship and detailing in the house. I t has received excellent care from its four owners who have occupied it for nearly 100 years. The original appearance both inside and out has been maintained and it has had few structural changes. It has combined the artistic creation of stained-glass windows and beautiful carved woodwork throughout the house. The original owner, and the second owner of the home have made important contributions to the Salt Lake City community in education, law and medicine. The original owner of the home, Charles Baldwin, occupied a number of prominent positions during his residence in Salt Lake. He was born in 1852 in Keosauqua, Iowa to Charles and Rachel (Wright Baldwin). He married Lola Emery in 1879. He was educated in Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University in 1873 with a degree of LL.B. He practiced law in Iowa and then moved to Salt Lake City in 1887. He was in partnership with E. W. Tatlock under the firm name of Baldwin and Tatlock and then was in partnership with J. M. Ricketts under the firm name of Baldwin and Ricketts. He served as a member of the Salt Lake City Board of Education for several years and was President of that body. He was also recognized by his profession and was elected President for one term of the Utah State Bar Association. In 1898, Mr. Baldwin was appointed United States Commissioner and Referee in bankruptcy for the United States District Court for that jurisdiction. He later resigned the commissioner’s hip, but still retained his position of referee for 23 years. Mr. Baldwin had one daughter, Mrs. W. Q. VanCott and one brother and four sisters. Charles Baldwin began the construction of his home, located at 229 South 12th East, in 1890. The listin g of new buildings in the January 1, 1891 edition of the Salt Lake Tribune states, the new building as a two story, brick building with 10 rooms costing $5,500. Charles and Lola Baldwin continued their residency in the home until Mr. Baldwin's death in 1920. They entertained many state and national dignitaries in this period.
Feb 11, 1982
Posted Date
Jun 16, 2023
Historical Record Date
Feb 11, 1982
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
