Stewart-Woolley House facts for kids
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Stewart--Woolley House
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The house in 2013
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 Location in Utah
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| Location | 106 West 100 North, Kanab, Utah |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1872 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Late Victorian |
| MPS | Kanab, Utah MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000314 |
| Added to NRHP | April 6, 2001 |
The Stewart-Woolley House is a special old house in Kanab, Utah. It was built in 1872 and has a unique look. The house is important because of the families who lived there. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's a building worth protecting.
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History of the Stewart-Woolley House
Who Was Levi Stewart?
The house was first built for a man named Levi Stewart. He moved to Kanab in 1870. Before building this house, he lived in an old fort. Stewart and his family joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1837. This happened when they lived in Illinois.
Levi Stewart was a leader in his community. He served as the local bishop, which is a church leader. The house he built was designed in two cool styles. These were the Gothic Revival and Late Victorian styles.
The Woolley Family and the House
In 1889, Edwin D. Woolley bought the house. He was from Nauvoo, Illinois. Edwin Woolley had a large family. He lived in this house with his first wife, Emma Geneva Bentley, and their children.
One of their children was Mary E. Woolley Chamberlain. She became very important for Kanab. Mary served as the mayor of Kanab from 1911 to 1913. This was a big deal for a woman at that time!
A Historic Landmark
The Stewart-Woolley House has been recognized as a historic place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 6, 2001. This listing helps make sure the house is preserved for future generations. It reminds us of the people who helped build Kanab.
