George Taylor Jr. House facts for kids
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George Taylor Jr. House
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George Taylor House
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 Location in Utah
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| Location | 187 North 400 West Provo, Utah United States |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1885 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Cross-wing |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004185 |
| Added to NRHP | August 9, 1983 |
The George Taylor Jr. House is a historic home located in Provo, Utah. It was built in the 1880s and is a great example of Gothic Revival architecture. This house is special because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historical site in the United States. It was also named a Provo City Landmark in 1995.
The Story of George Taylor Jr.
George Taylor Jr. was born in Provo, Utah, on August 31, 1864. His family was very important in the early history of Provo. His father, George Taylor Sr., started the very first furniture store in Provo in 1866.
As George Jr. grew up, he joined the family business. In 1890, the furniture store became a bigger company called Taylor Brothers Company. George Jr. became the vice president, and his sister, Eliza Taylor, was the president. This company grew to become the first large department store in Provo.
George Taylor Jr. married Sarah Elizabeth Thomas in December 1814. He built this house with help from his father-in-law, who was a skilled builder.
Owners of the House
The George Taylor Jr. House has had several owners over the years. George Jr. sold the house in 1891 to Joseph F. Andrew. It was then sold to Joseph D. Jones in 1894. Mr. Jones was a judge and a businessman.
Later, the house was sold to John D. Dixon in 1899. In 1906, James E. Hosmer bought the home. Interestingly, Eliza N. Taylor, George Jr.'s sister, bought the house next. She then sold it back to her brother, George Jr.
George Taylor Jr. returned to live in his old home in 1909. He lived there until he passed away in December 1941. Today, the house is still owned by the Taylor family. It is now rented out as office space.
Restoration and Future
In 2012, exciting work began to restore the house. This project was a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. They worked hard to bring the old house back to its original beauty.
On November 20, 2014, a special ceremony was held. A ribbon was cut to celebrate the completion of the restoration work. The house now stands as a beautiful reminder of Provo's history.
See also
In Spanish: Casa de George Taylor Jr. para niños
