Franklin and Amelia Walton House explained

Franklin and Amelia Walton House
Location:96 W. 280 South, Centerville, Utah
Coordinates:40.9147°N -111.8806°W
Built:1916
Architecture:Prairie School, Bungalow/craftsman
Added:November 17, 1997
Mpsub:Centerville MPS
Refnum:97001323

The Franklin and Amelia Walton House is a Prairie School style bungalow built in 1916 in Centerville, Utah, United States. The home remains in almost original condition, including original kitchen cabinets, push button light switches, original woodwork, casement windows and hardware. The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997[1] and is currently in use as a private residence.

Franklin Walton was born November 6, 1881, and died April 24, 1955. He served a mission for the LDS Church in England and worked his entire life for Porter-Walton Walton nursery, eventually retiring as vice president.

Amelia (Porter) Walton was born January 25, 1883, and died March 8, 1973. She worked as a teacher, was active in civic affairs, the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and in the LDS Church.

References

  1. Reed . Mark . Utah State Historic Preservation Office . [{{NRHP url|id=97001323}} National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Franklin and Amelia Walton House ]. PDF . March 1997 . National Park Service. [{{NRHP url|id=97001323|photos=y}} Accompanying 2 photos, from 1996 ]. PDF . National Register of Historic Places Inventory.

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