VanFleet Hotel explained

VanFleet Hotel
Location:88 E. State St., Farmington, Utah
Coordinates:40.98°N -111.8847°W
Built:1860
Architect:Bounre, Charles; VanFleet, Heber J.
Architecture:Mid 19th Century Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman
Added:December 19, 1991
Refnum:91001819

The VanFleet Hotel in Farmington, Utah was built during the 1860s for Thomas and Electra Hunt. Originally a residence, it became a hotel in the 1870s as a result of its proximity to a Wells Fargo stage coach stop. It was purchased by Hyrum Van Fleet in 1908, but suffered a devastating fire in 1913. The subsequent reconstruction doubled its size. As it was next to the courthouse, it became known as the "honeymoon hotel" as a result of the many newlyweds who stayed there. The Van Fleet family operated the hotel until 1953, when it was converted to apartments. It currently houses dental offices after a 1995 renovation.[1] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1991.[2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Van Fleet Hotel. 2008-11-04. Markers and Monuments Database. Utah History Resource Center.
  2. Balle . Wayne L. . [{{NRHP url|id=91001819}} National Register of Historic Places Nomination: VanFleet Hotel ]. PDF . October 1991 . National Park Service.
  3. [{{NRHP url|id=91001819|photos=y}} Accompanying 2 photos, from 1989 ]. PDF . National Register of Historic Places Inventory.