VanFleet Hotel
National Register of Historic Places

VanFleet Hotel

Farmington, Davis County, Utah
Listed
December 19, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
91001819

About this property

The VanFleet Hotel in Farmington, Utah was built during the 1860s for Thomas and Electra Hunt. Originally a residence, it became a hotel in the 1870s as a result of its proximity to a Wells Fargo stage coach stop. It was purchased by Hyrum Van Fleet in 1908, but it was devastated by a fire in 1913. The subsequent reconstruction doubled its size. As it was next to the courthouse, it became known as the "honeymoon hotel" as a result of the many newlyweds who stayed there. The Van Fleet family operated the hotel until 1953, when it was converted to apartments. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1991. It currently houses dental offices after a 1995 renovation. 2 photos from 1989 (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Inventory

Location

88 E. State St.
Farmington, Davis County, Utah
40.97993, -111.88560

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When was VanFleet Hotel listed on the National Register?

VanFleet Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1991.

What type of historic resource is VanFleet Hotel?

VanFleet Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for VanFleet Hotel?

The period of significance for VanFleet Hotel is recorded as the civil_war era.

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