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Kearns Building restoration collection, 1983-1984
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Kearns Building restoration collection
- Dates
- 1983-1984 (inclusive)19831984
- Quantity
- 1 folder plus architecture drawings
- Collection Number
- Ms0410
- Summary
- The Kearns Building restoration collection (1983-1984) consists of materials resulting from restoration and refurbishment tours given by the Utah Heritage Foundation of the Kearns Building. The Kearns Building, located in Salt Lake City, was constructed by Senator Thomas Kearns in 1911.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Kearns Building was constructed by Senator Thomas Kearns, a Utah mining magnate, who made his fortune in silver and lead from the Silver King Mine in Park City. The building, completed in 1911, was described as emulating the style of Louis H. Sullivan. It was designed by the architectural firm of Parkinson Bergstrom, also responsible for designing the Hotel Utah. It is constructed of reinforced concrete with a white terra cotta facade featuring fine decorative details. The building's foyer is done in soft tan limestone. Its ceiling is vaulted and is completed with carved stone figures, gold leaf mosaic, and engaged Tuscan columns. When completed, the building incorporated the innovations and conveniences of the new century. It was the preeminent business address in Salt Lake City. In 1983-1984 the building underwent restoration and refurbishment and in February 1984, the Heritage Foundation sponsored tours of the building.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Kearns Building restoration collection (1983-1984) consists of materials resulting from restoration and refurbishment tours given by the Utah Heritage Foundation of the Kearns Building. Reproductions of the original architectural blueprints of the building's facade and entrance detail are also included and are located in the Manuscripts Division map case.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Kearns Building restoration collection, MS 0410, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: MS 0410.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Kearns Building (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Geographical Names
- Salt Lake City (Utah)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Architectural drawings
- Pamphlets
Finding aid prepared by Nancy V. Young
1984 (last modified: 2019)
