Charles E. Davies House facts for kids
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Charles E. Davies House
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 Location in Utah
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| Location | 388 West 300 North South Provo, Utah |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | c.1885 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004173 |
| Added to NRHP | August 4, 1982 |
The Charles E. Davies House is a historic home located in Provo, Utah. It is a special building because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important part of history.
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About the Charles E. Davies House
The Charles E. Davies House was built around 1885. It has a unique design called a "double-gable H-plan." This means it looks like the letter "H" from above, with two main parts sticking out. It is the only house in Provo with this specific H-plan style.
The house also has special Victorian bay windows. These windows stick out from the wall, making the rooms inside feel bigger and brighter. Because of its unique design and beautiful windows, it is considered one of the best examples of its kind in Utah. On March 7, 1996, the house was officially named a Provo City Historic Landmark.
What Does the House Look Like?
The Charles E. Davies House shows what a typical home in Provo looked like when it was built. It has many windows on the front. Some windows are simple and tall. Others are "double-hung sash windows," which means they have two parts that slide up and down. These windows look more elegant. They also have a decorative arch above them, which adds to their fancy look.
The front door used to be under a small porch. However, it has since been covered with bricks. The side of the house on the west also has a pointed roof section called a gable.
Who Was Charles E. Davies?
Charles E. Davies was born in Wales in 1859. He worked as a farmer. Later, he moved to the United States and settled in Provo, Utah. He married Rachel E. Davis in Salt Lake City.
Who Lived in the House?
After Charles E. Davies, many different families owned and lived in the house. David L. Van Wagenen bought it in 1907. Over the years, the house was sold several times. Some of the owners included Eliza Smith Stewart, Thomas Callister, Georgianna Parry, and Clyde Bunnell. Later, Ray Barrett, Madeline Hales, Arthur S. Roberts, Clark S. Nelson, Dr. Orlo Allen, Howard L. Jensen, and Louis B. Jones also owned the home.
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