Keith–O'Brien Building explained

Keith–O'Brien Building
Location:242-56 S. Main St., Salt Lake City, Utah
Coordinates:40.7636°N -111.8908°W
Built:1902
Architect:Hale, Frederick Albert
Added:August 16, 1977
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:77001310

The Keith–O'Brien Building (also known as the Keith Building) is a historic commercial building in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Description

The building, located at 242–256 South Main Street, is a department store building that was built in 1902. It was designed by architect Frederick Albert Hale and was built for $150,000 (equivalent to $ million in) .[1]

According to its NRHP nomination, it is important in part as "an important monument to a leading Utah developer, businessman, statesman, and philanthropist, David Keith."[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=77001310}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Keith-O'Brien Building / Keith Building ]. Allen Roberts . January 28, 1977 . National Park Service. and