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Preservation ENEWSletter
June 3, 2008
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Preservation??s Lead Story:
Warehousing: Old warehouse should be saved, not razed
Editorial from the Salt Lake Tribune - May 26, 2008
The old railroad warehouse at the intermodal hub in Salt Lake City has seen
better days. And if city and Utah Transit Authority officials keep their
eyes on the prize - a centerpiece for transit-oriented redevelopment - it
will see them again.
Envision a thriving, indoor/open-air public market and bicycle rental
station in the abandoned railroad building. A base for locally owned small
09-06-2006-09businesses, and cottage industries where home-grown artists
and artisans can peddle their wares. A vibrant, colorful commercial
keystone that would help transform a former red-light district into a
shining new beacon for downtown redevelopment and community revitalization.
The beauty is that the historic warehouse at 600 West and 200 South
doesn't have to become a destination. It already is. TRAX, FrontRunner,
Amtrak, Greyhound and UTA buses converge at the adjacent transit hub,
supplying a steady stream of potential patrons.
But UTA, which owns the 7.4-acre site that includes the 17,000-square-
foot warehouse and Salt Lake Central Station, has designs on a new retail-
oriented building and a three-story parking garage, a tired, uninspired
redevelopment formula. The agency's recent acquisition of demolition
permits to tear the old warehouse down alarmed historic preservationists
and redevelopment experts, who look past the rust and missing windows to
see the glittering possibilities.
Costs are a concern. UTA estimates it could cost up to $6 million to
preserve the warehouse and render it usable. And the agency's initial
request for proposals to renovate the warehouse drew no bids from
developers earlier this year, prompting UTA to consider razing the building
and giving developers a clean slate.
For the moment, the century-old warehouse is safe. UTA has agreed to
work with the city, delay the demolition, and consider mandating the
warehouse renovation when it requests proposals to redevelop the west-side
parcel this summer. Mayor Ralph Becker has budgeted $500,000 for a grant to
encourage saving the building, and city redevelopment agency money could
sweeten the deal
But cost should not be the only factor in deciding the fate of the
building. Preservation and revitalization are the bottom line. So much of
this city's history has already been lost to bulldozers. The old warehouse
can, and should, be saved.
Also in this edition:
(SL County) Battle over McMansions hits close to home in Millcreek - Salt
Lake Tribune, May 25, 2008
(SLC) UTA holds off on razing warehouse - Deseret News, May 22, 2008
(SLC) Council wants to save historic rail warehouse near transit hub - Salt
Lake Tribune, May 22, 2008
(Tooele) Historic businesses and homes used to grace Main Street - Tooele
Transcript, May 29, 2008
National Register of Historic Places - Announcements and actions on
historic properties in Utah
HISTORIC BUILDINGS FOR SALE OR LEASE
HISTORIC Joseph Olpin House
The Willard Butt House- Pioneer house for sale in Bluff, UT
ARCHITECTURE AND PRESERVATION AROUND THE GLOBE
SAVE THESE DATES FOR UHF EVENTS
NEW FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
(SL County) Battle over McMansions hits close to home in Millcreek - Salt
Lake Tribune, May 25, 2008
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(SLC) UTA holds off on razing warehouse - Deseret News, May 22, 2008
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http://deseretnews.com/article/1%2C5143%2C700228092%2C00.html
(SLC) Council wants to save historic rail warehouse near transit hub - Salt
Lake Tribune, May 22, 2008
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(Tooele) Historic businesses and homes used to grace Main Street - Tooele
Transcript, May 29, 2008
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http://www.tooeletranscript.com/Story/BYGONE-DAYS--Historic-businesses-and-
homes-used-to-grace-Main-Street
National Register of Historic Places
Announcements and actions on historic properties in Utah.
UTAH, CACHE COUNTY,
UTAH, CACHE COUNTY,
Barrett, William & Elizabeth, Farmstead,
Whitney, James F. & Mary Jane, House,
20 S. 100 West,
195 W. 100 North,
Mendon, 08000057,
Mendon, 08000061,
LISTED, 2/19/08
LISTED, 2/19/08
UTAH, CACHE COUNTY,
UTAH, GRAND COUNTY,
Forster Hotel,
Apache Motel,
176 N. 100 West,
166 S. 400 East,
Mendon, 08000058,
Moab, 08000062,
LISTED, 2/19/08
LISTED, 2/19/08
UTAH, CACHE COUNTY,
Mendon Station,
95 N. Main St.
Mendon, 08000059,
LISTED, 2/19/08
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HISTORIC BUILDINGS FOR SALE OR LEASE
(For more information about listing in this section, inquire at
<mailto:enews@???> enews@???.)
The Willard Butt House- Pioneer house for sale in Bluff, UT
house100_2794
This beautiful Victorian home was built in 1897 by one of the original
??Hole-in-the-Rock?? pioneer families and is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. It is the only wooden pioneer house in Bluff,
Utah as Willard Butt, the first sheriff of San Juan County, established a
sawmill located at the foot of the Blue Mountains between Verdure and
Monticello in 1891. The house retains the original footprint, with the
addition of the bay in the living room.
The house is located on a ?? acre lot on the southwest corner of
Mulberry and 6th Street East, in the heart of the historic district of the
picturesque town of Bluff, Utah located along the San Juan River. The well
landscaped lot is irrigated from the original Bluff Culinary Well. The
water rights to this artesian well shared by several historic homes convey
with the property.
The house has 2, 231 sq. ft. of living area. There is an extra large
master bedroom with fireplace, a guest room with a functional turn-of-the-
century wood burning stove, a third bedroom, two baths with claw-foot tubs,
living room with a fireplace, dining room with another historic wood
burning stove, a library (or office), and a kitchen with pantry. A high-
efficiency gas furnace provides modern heating and an evaporative cooler
pleasant summer cooling. There is an on-demand propane water
heater that provides unlimited hot water.
Substantial renovations to the house include a new foundation, massive
restructured Rumford style chimneys, new electrical wiring and plumbing.
Beautiful ?? inch maple hardwood flooring salvaged from a 19th century
school gymnasium and Victorian style trim add an unusual grace and charm to
the interior as the wrap-around Victorian porch with gingerbread trim does
to the exterior. The renovations are not complete, but nearly so.
A charming piece of living history. $615,000
Contact: Randy or Amanda Bouchard
PO Box 349
Bluff, UT 84512
TEL (435) 672-2425
HISTORIC Joseph Olpin House (#77001320)
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Period of Significance: 1877 - 1895
Known for its Architectural Design and use of Soft Rock, this home has been
spectacularly kept and maintained.
Great opportunity for the right buyer. The perfect blend of the past and
today. 1 acre lot with Horse rights in the heart of Pleasant Grove. Near
schools, shopping and easy Interstate access for both north and southbound.
New Community Center being built next to the High School. Could make a
great Bed & Breakfast!
To see more images and to read the homes history, visit:
www.YourUtahHomeTeam.com
Home is being offered at: $545,500
Contact: David G. Smith - Prudential Utah Real Estate (801) 318-7668 or
Email: DavidS@???
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ARCHITECTURE AND PRESERVATION AROUND THE GLOBE
Out of the Blocks - Beijing??s Olympic architecture is spectacular, but
what message does it send?
by
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http://www.newyorker.com/search/query?query=authorName:%22Paul%20Goldberger
%22> Paul Goldberger, The New Yorker Magazine, June 2, 2008
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http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/skyline/2008/06/02/080602crsk_skyline
_goldberger>
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/skyline/2008/06/02/080602crsk_skyline_
goldberger
The Chicago Spire aims to be the tallest sky scraper in North America, but
will it get built? Chicago Magazine, June 2, 2008
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http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2008/Towering-
Ambition/index.php?cp=1&si=0#artanc>
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-
Magazine/May-2008/Towering-Ambition/index.php?cp=1&si=0#artanc
Modern structures become part of architectural history - Indystar.com, May
30, 2008
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On Broadway, Revivals Aren??t Only for Shows - The renovation of the
Longacre Theatre - New York Times, May 3, 2008
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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/03/theater/03long.html>
http://www.nytimes.
com/2008/05/03/theater/03long.html
On a vision quest, touring architects' homes - Los Angeles Times, June 1,
2008
The private homes of architectural masters such as Alvar Aalto and Le
Corbusier show their talent distilled.
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http://www.latimes.com/features/magazine/la-tm-space06-
2008jun01,0,1430399.story>
http://www.latimes.com/features/magazine/la-tm-
space06-2008jun01,0,1430399.story
The <
http://www.laconservancy.org/> Los Angeles Conservancy has named the
winners of its 27th annual Preservation Awards. Los Angeles Times, May17,
2008
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pg,0,3907283.photogallery>
http://www.latimes.com/features/home/hmw-
conservancygallery0407-pg,0,3907283.photogallery
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SAVE THESE DATES FOR UHF EVENTS
September 13, 2008
Capitol Discovery Day
Utah State Capitol Building
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Traditional Building Skills Institute Workshops - Ephraim, UT
For full calendar, visit their website: <
http://www.snow.edu/tbsi/class-
schedule.html>
http://www.snow.edu/tbsi/class-schedule.html
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NEW FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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2008 America's 11 Most Endangered Places:
NYC Lower East Side; Vizcaya and the Bonnet House, Florida; Michigan Avenue
Streetwall, Chicago;
Boyd Theatre, Philadelphia; California??s State Parks; New Orleans Charity
Hospital and neighborhood;
The 11 most endangered structures include the Charity Hospital (pictured
here) in New Orleans.
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http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/11-most-endangered/>
http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/11-most-endangered/
Story of the Week:
Inside the Auction of the Kaufmann House
The Owner of Neutra's Icon Says Goodbye to the House She Helped Save
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http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2008/story-of-the-week/inside-
the-auction-of-the.html>
http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2008/story-of-the-week/inside-
the-auction-of-the.html
Public Policy Weekly Bulletin -
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http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/newsletters/public-policy-
weekly-bulletin/PPWB_05-16-08_FINAL_web.pdf> May 16, 2008, Vol. 3, Issue 14
Read about the impressive array of historic preservation provisions that
were included in the conference report to the Farm Bill reauthorization
bill approved by the House and Senate; the National Trust report on the
challenges facing the U.S. Forest Service in managing the historic and
cultural sources contained in the 190 million acres under its stewardship.
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http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/newsletters/public-policy-
weekly-bulletin/PPWB_05-16-08_FINAL_web.pdf>
http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/newsletters/public-policy-
weekly-bulletin/PPWB_05-16-08_FINAL_web.pdf
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Seeking funds for planning your preservation project or to hire a
consultant to get that project off the ground? Apply for a grant from the
Utah Preservation Initiatives Fund (UPIF) by contacting Amy Cole at the
National Trust for Historic Preservation at <mailto:amy_cole@???>
amy_cole@??? or (303) 623-1504. Grants are available in three rounds
per year - February 1, June 1 and October 1 - and awarded on a competitive
basis!
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