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]