Lollin Block
National Register of Historic Places

Lollin Block

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
Listed
August 17, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77001311

About this property

The Lollin Block, at 238 S. Main St. in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a three-story brick and stone commercial building designed by Richard K.A. Kletting and constructed in 1894. The building includes a plaster facade "scored to give the appearance of smooth, cut stone," with a denticulated cornice and Classical Revival features. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Well known as a saloon keeper, John Lollin (January 3, 1840 – April 7, 1915) was a Danish immigrant and 1857 pioneer who engaged in several business ventures prior to constructing the Lollin Block. He and Diantha (Mayer) Lollin lived on the third floor of the building from 1894 until Lollin's death in 1915. Diantha Lollin continued to reside in the building until 1934. Their son Carl lived in the building until 1960. The building cost $13,000. The first floor was leased by the Davis Shoe Company during 1901 to 1913, by a Hudson Bay Fur Company store during 1915 to 1965, and by Music City and the G.E.M. Music Store during 1965 to 1979 or later. Mr. Lollin was apparently "adequately impressed" with Kletting's work in the adjoining Karrick Block (1887) at 236 South Main Street to commission this.

Location

238 S. Main St.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
40.76404, -111.89161

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When was Lollin Block listed on the National Register?

Lollin Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Lollin Block?

Lollin Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lollin Block?

The period of significance for Lollin Block is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.

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