Emanuel Kahn House

Emanuel Kahn House
Location 678 E. South Temple St., Salt Lake City, Utah
Coordinates 40°46′9″N 111°52′15″W / 40.76917°N 111.87083°W / 40.76917; -111.87083Coordinates: 40°46′9″N 111°52′15″W / 40.76917°N 111.87083°W / 40.76917; -111.87083
Area less than one acre
Built 1889
Architect Monheim,Henry
Architectural style Queen Anne
NRHP Reference # 77001309[1]
Added to NRHP July 21, 1977

The Emanuel Kahn House, at 678 E. South Temple St. in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a Queen Anne house that was built in 1889. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[1]

It is significant for its association with Emanuel Kahn, an immigrant from Germany, who was one of the first Jewish merchants in Utah. And it is significant as an outstanding Queen Anne style house.[2]

Its architect, Henry Monheim, was one of the first "Gentile" (non-Mormon) architects in Utah.[2]

A contributing building in the South Temple Historic District, it now houses a bed and breakfast called the Anniversary Inn.

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Allen D. Roberts (December 7, 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Emanuel Kahn House" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photos


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