Aug 08, 1966
National Register of Historic Places - Allsop-Jensen House
Statement of Significant: Built c.1874, c.1892, and c.1900, the Allsop/Jensen home is significant under criterion C for its distinct house type common to Sandy, the surrounding area, and throughout Utah between 1880-1910. The house is well-preserved example of a wood frame home that exhibits late nineteenth and early twentieth century stylistic features, including Classical and Victorian detailing. The Watterson/Allsop/Jensen Barn, built in 1874 and moved to the site c.1880, is also significant under criterion C as an example of pioneer barns common to Sandy and Utah between 1860-1890. Under Criterion A, this house type is significant for its association with an important period of development in Sandy's history. The house provides an example of one type of dwelling which was commonly built in Sandy by and for its residents during the Mining, Smelting, and Small Farm period of 1871-1910. The Allsop/Jensen house retains its historic integrity and is being nominated as part of the multiple property submission. Historic Resources of Sandy.
National Register of Historic Places - Allsop-Jensen House
Statement of Significant: Built c.1874, c.1892, and c.1900, the Allsop/Jensen home is significant under criterion C for its distinct house type common to Sandy, the surrounding area, and throughout Utah between 1880-1910. The house is well-preserved example of a wood frame home that exhibits late nineteenth and early twentieth century stylistic features, including Classical and Victorian detailing. The Watterson/Allsop/Jensen Barn, built in 1874 and moved to the site c.1880, is also significant under criterion C as an example of pioneer barns common to Sandy and Utah between 1860-1890. Under Criterion A, this house type is significant for its association with an important period of development in Sandy's history. The house provides an example of one type of dwelling which was commonly built in Sandy by and for its residents during the Mining, Smelting, and Small Farm period of 1871-1910. The Allsop/Jensen house retains its historic integrity and is being nominated as part of the multiple property submission. Historic Resources of Sandy.
Aug 08, 1966
Posted Date
Jun 15, 2023
Historical Record Date
Aug 08, 1966
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
