UUM_Ms0410 Inventory of the Kearns Building restoration collection, 1983-1984 Kearns Building restoration collection Finding aid prepared by Nancy V. Young Manuscripts Division, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
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© 1984 (last modified: 2019) Finding aid encoded by Lisa DeMille 2008 Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition) University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections Manuscripts Division
Special Collections 295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0860 801-581-8864 http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/manuscripts.php
Ms0410 Kearns Building restoration collection 1983-1984 1 folder plus architecture drawings 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. Collection materials are in English. Organizational History

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Architectural drawings are located in the Manuscripts Division map case.

Processed by Nancy V. Young in 1984.

 Kearns Building (Salt Lake City, Utah) Salt Lake City (Utah)--Buildings, structures, etc. Architecture Technical Plans and Drawings Pamphlets Architectural drawings