GRAMA PACKET 3BHistoric Preservation Board
Staff Report
Author: Anya Grahn, Historic Preservation Planner
Subject: Historic Sites Inventory
Address: 632 Deer Valley Loop
Project Number: PL-13-02094
Date: November 13, 2013
Type of Item: Administrative – Determination of Significance
Summary Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Board review the application, conduct a
public hearing and confirm the status of 632 Deer Valley Loop as a Significant Site on
the Park City Historic Sites Inventory.
Topic:
Project Name: 632 Deer Valley Loop
Applicant: Park City Municipal Corporation
Owners: William and Juli Bertagnole
Proposal: Determination of Significance
Background:
The Park City Historic Sites Inventory, adopted February 4, 2009, includes four hundred
five (405) sites of which one hundred ninety-two (192) sites meet the criteria for
designation as Landmark Sites and two hundred thirteen (213) sites meet the criteria for
designation as Significant Sites. The existing structure at 632 Deer Valley Loop was
added to the Inventory as a Significant Structure based on a reconnaissance level
survey by then-Historic Preservation Consultant Dina Blaes in 2009. It had been
previously identified as historic in a 1995 reconnaissance level survey, but was not
included in the 1982 Historic District Architectural Survey.
During the reconnaissance-level survey, Dina noted that the Sanborn maps identified
the structure as a “Hall-Parlor” home, but noted that the side addition had likely been
added outside the Mature Mining Era, between 1949 and 1969. Sandborn Fire
Insurance maps were used to determine the original shape of the home. Though the
structure has retained its historic form, much of its historic integrity has been lost due to
changes in its exterior materials. The wood siding material is not original, nor are the
aluminum windows and doors. The porch supports have also been replaced. The
second floor window opening has been lost as well, and a side porch appears to have
been enclosed to create additional interior living space after 1969.
A fire on May 17, 1999, severely destroyed the rear of the structure. Though it had a
negative impact on the rear addition, the remainder of the historic structure remained
intact on the hall-parlor portion of the house. Years of deterioration and exposure to the
elements should have resulted in greater damage and rapid decline of the exposed
walls and roof joists; however, they are in surprisingly fair condition.
Planning Department
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A trust deed was recorded at the Summit County Recorder’s Office on May 2, 2013,
transferring ownership from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the Bertagnoles,
following decades of litigation with the BLM. In August 21, 2013, a Notice and Order to
Vacate and Demolish the structure was issued due to the fire damage and dilapidated
state of the structure. The property owners would like to demolish the structure in order
to accommodate new development; they do not believe it is historically significant.
Site visits have been made by the Chief Building Official and Planning Director.
Because of the limited information available in the HSI, the Planning Director has
directed staff to conduct additional research to determine the historic significance of the
632 Deer Valley Loop site. The purpose of this staff report is to have the HPB review
the criteria to determine whether the structure is a “Significant” site.
History of the Structure:
The residential structure constructed at 632 Deer Valley Loop was originally built circa
1900. The 1900 Sanborn Fire Insurance maps did not include this portion of Park City
as it was outside the dense development of Old Town. The structure first appears in the
1904 Sanborn map, however, as seen below, circled in red
The one (1) story, side gable house was constructed as a hall-and-parlor. It appears,
per the Sanborn maps, that the structure did not originally have a front porch.
Nevertheless, it did have a porch on the west elevation, likely over a side entry, as
shown in the 1927 Sanborn Map.
1904 Sanborn Map
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By 1927, a rear addition had been added across the south elevation of the structure.
The side porch had also been relocated to this rear portion of the structure. A front
porch had not yet been added, or was not identified by the Sanborn map.
A single photograph from the late-1930s tax assessment depicts the structure in much
the same form as it exists today (Exhibit B). One-over-one double-hung windows
framed the central entry door on the front porch. The front porch had a hip roof
supported by turned porch posts. Horizontal railings framed the porch while vertical
siding enclosed the area beneath it. On the west elevation, a side entry porch covered
shielded a side door. The one-story rear addition is visible behind the porch. An attic
entrance or window is provided at the top of the gable on the west elevation. This
photograph documents the appearance of the structure during the Mature Mining Era.
1927 Sanborn Map
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Over the next four decades, the house suffered from a number of modifications that
have significantly diminished its historic integrity. The 1949 appraisal card notes that
the house was sided with Bricktex and the roofing was a patterned shingle. There was
no foundation. A concrete block or brick foundation was noted in the 1958 tax
assessment. Finally, the 1969 tax card notes a rear porch of about 60 square feet. It is
likely that 60 square foot porch had existed all along as reflected in the Sanborn maps,
but had not been identified on the tax cards.
After 1969, the house appears to have been renovated. The double-hung windows on
the façade were removed and expanded to install larger, undivided rectangular
windows. The original wood double-hung windows throughout were replaced by
aluminum windows. The Bricktex siding was covered with new wood vertical siding,
concealing the attic window. The turned wood porch posts were replaced with new
decorative metal columns. A brick chimney was installed above the enclosed side
porch that was later repaired with thick layers of Portland Cement. The following
c.1990s photograph shows the house largely as it exists today.
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On May 17, 1999, heavy smoke and flames were seen from the rear of the building. By
the time first responders arrived, the door had been kicked in by bystanders. The back
bedroom was fully engulfed in flames, leaving it scorched from floor to ceiling and
compromising its roof structure. The fire was identified as suspicious with numerous
points of origin; however, the current property owners have explained that the fire was
likely caused by their tenant’s pets knocking over a heat lamp above an iguana
terrarium. Since that time, the Building Department has required the property to be
secured and boarded; however, it has been difficult to secure the structure and there
have been several reports of unauthorized access
Analysis and Discussion:
The Historic Preservation Board is authorized by Title15-11-5(I) to review and take
action on the designation of sites within the Historic Sites Inventory. The Historic
Preservation Board may designate sites to the Historic Sites Inventory as a means of
providing recognition to and encouraging the preservation of historic sites in the
community (LMC 15-11-10). Land Management Code Section 15-11-10(A) sets forth
the criteria for designating sites to the Park City Historic Sites Inventory.
Because the home does retain its historic form, the evidence supports the conclusion
that the home is “Significant”. A reconstruction of the home, which is necessary based
on the structural integrity of the home raised by the Chief Building Official, would also
allow the house and site to remain ”Significant” based on the following definition:
Significant Site. Any buildings (main, attached, detached or public), accessory buildings
and/or structures may be designated to the Historic Sites Inventory as a Significant Site
if the Planning Department finds it meets all the criteria listed below:
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(a) It is at least fifty (50) years old or has achieved Significance in the past fifty (50)
years if the Site is of exceptional importance to the community; and (…)Complies
The structure was originally constructed circa 1900, and not later than 1910 making the
structure 113 years old.
(b) It retains its Essential Historical Form, meaning there are no major alterations that
have destroyed the Essential Historical Form. Major alterations that destroy the
Essential Historical Form include:
(i) Changes in pitch of the main roof of the primary façade if 1) the change was
made after the Period of Historic Significance; 2) the change is not due to any
structural failure; or 3) the change is not due to collapse as a result of inadequate
maintenance on the part of the Applicant or a previous Owner, or
(ii) Addition of upper stories or the removal of original upper stories occurred after
the Period of Historic Significance, or
(iii) Moving it from its original location to a Dissimilar Location, or
(iv) Addition(s) that significantly obscures the Essential Historical Form when
viewed from the primary public Right-of-Way. Complies.
The home retains its original historic form. The 1960s side addition does not detract or
negatively impact the historic form of the structure. It could be removed if the owners
chose to restore the structure as it has not achieved significance in its own right. Any
future panelization or reconstruction will also preserve the historic hall-and-parlor form
of the structure.
(c) It is important in local or regional history, architecture, engineering, or culture
associated with at least one (1) of the following:
(i) An era of Historic importance to the community, or
(ii) Lives of Persons who were of Historic importance to the community, or
(iii) Noteworthy methods of construction, materials, or craftsmanship used during
the Historic period. Complies.
This structure contributes to our understanding of Park City’s Mature Mining Era (1894-
1930). The houses within Old Town and the historic district are the largest and best
preserved group of residential buildings in a metal mining town in Utah. As such, they
provide the most complete documentation of the residential character of mining towns of
that period, including settlement patterns, building materials, construction techniques,
and socio-economic make-up. These structures greatly add to our understanding of a
significant aspect of Park City’s economic growth and architectural development as a
mining community.
The criteria for designating sites to the Park City Historic Sites Inventory as a Landmark
Site include:
(a) It is at least fifty (50) years old or has achieved Significance in the past fifty (50)
years if the Site is of exceptional importance to the community; and
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(b) It retains its Historic Integrity in terms of location, design, setting, materials,
workmanship, feeling and association as defined by the National Park Service for
the National Register of Historic Places; and
(c) It is significant in local, regional or national history, architecture, engineering or
culture associated with at least one (1) of the following:
(i) An era that has made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our
history;
(ii) The lives of Persons significant in the history of the community, state,
region, or nation; or
(iii) The distinctive characteristics of type, period, or method of construction or
the work of a notable architect or master craftsman.
Staff finds that the structure at 632 Deer Valley Loop meets the standards for local
“significant” designation, but does not meet the criteria for “landmark” designation. In
order for the site to be designated as “landmark,” the structure would have to retain its
historic integrity in terms of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling
and association. Moreover, it would be eligible for the National Register. Due to the
alterations, loss of its historic materials, and changes in window and door configuration,
the structure is no longer eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Process:
The HPB will hear testimony from the applicant and the public and will review the
Application for compliance with the “Criteria for Designating Historic Sites to the Park
City Historic Sites Inventory.” The HPB shall review the Application “de novo,” giving no
deference to the prior determination. If the HPB finds that the application does not
comply with the criteria set forth in Section 15-11-10(A)(1) or Section 15-11-10(A)(2),
the Building and/or structure will be removed from the Historic Sites Inventory. The
HPB shall forward a copy of its written findings to the Owner and/or Applicant.
The Applicant or any party participating in the hearing may appeal the Historic
Preservation Board decision to the Board of Adjustment. Appeal requests shall be
submitted to the Planning Department ten (10) days of the Historic Preservation Board
decision. Appeals shall be considered only on the record made before the HPB and will
be reviewed for correctness.
Notice:
Legal Notice of this public hearing was published in the Park Record and posted in the
required public spaces.
Public Input:
A public hearing, conducted by the Historic Preservation Board, is required prior to
adding sites to or removing sites from the Historic Sites Inventory. The public hearing
for the recommended action was properly and legally noticed as required by the Land
Management Code. No public input was received at the time of writing this report.
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Alternatives:
x Conduct a public hearing to consider the DOS for 632 Deer Valley Loop
described herein and find the structure at 632 Deer Valley Loop meets the
criteria for the designation of “Significant” to the Historic Sites Inventory
according the draft findings of fact and conclusions of law, in whole or in part.
x Conduct a public hearing and find the structure at 632 Deer Valley Loop does not
meet the criteria for the designation of “Significant” to the Historic Sites Inventory,
and providing specific findings for this action.
x Continue the action to a date uncertain.
Significant Impacts:
There are no significant impacts on the City as a result of retaining the existing building
described in this report to the Historic Sites Inventory as a “Significant” Structure.
Consequences of not taking the Recommended Action:
If no action is taken, no change will occur to the designation of 632 Deer Valley Loop on
the Historic Sites Inventory. The structure will not be eligible for demolition.
If the Historic Preservation Board chooses to remove this site from the HSI, the
structure will not be a designated historic site and will be eligible for demolition.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Board conduct a public hearing and find
that criteria have been met to continue the designation of 632 Deer Valley Loop as
“Significant” within the Park City Historic Sites Inventory according to the following
finding of fact and conclusions of law.
Finding of Fact:
1. 632 Deer Valley Loop is within the Residential-Medium Density (RM) zoning
district.
2. There is an existing side gable hall-parlor structure at 632 Deer Valley Loop.
This structure is currently listed on the Park City Historic Sites Inventory as a
“Significant” Structure.
3. The existing structure has been in existence at 632 Deer Valley Loop since circa
1900. The structure appears in the 1904 and 1927 Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.
Furthermore, the Historic Site Form contains tax cards of the structure from
1949, 1958, and 1969. A late-1930s tax card photo also demonstrates that the
overall form of the structure has not been altered.
4. The hall-and-parlor structure and later rear addition were both constructed within
the Mature Mining Era (1894-1930) and are historic.
5. Though out of period, the enclosed side porch entrance added in the 1960s does
not detract from the historic significance of the structure.
6. The existing structure is in serious disrepair and is not habitable in its current
dangerous condition.
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7. There is very little original exterior materials remaining on the exterior of the
home. The original wood lap siding has been covered by layers of Bricktex and
vertical wood siding
8. The double-hung windows on the façade were removed and expanded to install
larger, undivided rectangular windows after 1969. The original wood double-
hung windows throughout were replaced by aluminum windows.
9. After 1969, the turned wood porch posts were replaced with new decorative
metal columns. A brick chimney was installed above the enclosed side porch
that was later repaired with thick layers of Portland Cement.
10. The structure is a hall-parlor plan and typical of the Mature Mining Era.
11. The rear addition of the structure, dating prior to 1927, was severely damaged in
a fire on May 17, 1999.
12. The site meets the criteria as Significant on the City’s Historic Sites Inventory.
13. Built circa 1900, the structure is over fifty (50) years old and has achieved
Significance in the past fifty (50) years.
14. Though the structure has lost its historic integrity due to the out-of-period
alterations to its historic materials, it has retained its historical form. The out-of-
period addition to the west elevation of the structure does not detract from its
historic significance.
15. The structure is important in local or regional history because it is associated with
an era of historic importance to the community, the Mature Mining Era (1894-
190).
Conclusions of Law
1. The existing structure located at 632 Deer Valley Loop meets all of the criteria
for a Significant Site as set forth in LMC Section 15-11-10(A)(2) which includes:
(a) It is at least fifty (50) years old or has achieved Significance in the past fifty
(50) years if the Site is of exceptional importance to the community; and
(b) It retains its Essential Historical Form, meaning there are no major alterations
that have destroyed the Essential Historical Form. Major alterations that destroy
the Essential Historical Form include:
(i) Changes in pitch of the main roof of the primary façade if 1) the change
was made after the Period of Historic Significance; 2) the change is not due
to any structural failure; or 3) the change is not due to collapse as a result
of inadequate maintenance on the part of the Applicant or a previous
Owner, or
(ii) Addition of upper stories or the removal of original upper stories
occurred after the Period of Historic Significance, or
(iii) Moving it from its original location to a Dissimilar Location, or
(iv) Addition(s) that significantly obscures the Essential Historical Form
when viewed from the primary public Right-of-Way.
(c) It is important in local or regional history, architecture, engineering, or culture
associated with at least one (1) of the following:
(i) An era of Historic importance to the community, or
(ii) Lives of Persons who were of Historic importance to the community, or
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(iii) Noteworthy methods of construction, materials, or craftsmanship used
during the Historic period.
Exhibits:
Exhibit A – Historic Sites Inventory Form, 2008
Exhibit B – Historic photograph, late-1930s
Exhibit C – Letter from Principal Allen Roberts, CRSA
Exhibit D – Photographs from site visits
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HISTORIC SITE FORM - HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY
PARK CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (10-08)
1 IDENTIFICATION
Name of Property:
Address: 632 DEER VALLEY LOOP RD AKA:
City, County: Park City, Summit County, Utah Tax Number: PC-537
Current Owner Name: BERTAGNOLE WILLIAM T & JULI M TRUSTEES Parent Parcel(s):
Current Owner Address: 1600 LUCKY JOHN DR, PARK CITY, UT 84060-6948
Legal Description (include acreage): 11TH HOUSE S SIDE DEER VALLEY PARK CITY(#632 DEER VALLEY);
ALSO DESC AS BEG S 42*52'44" E 1038.31 FT FROM E1/4 COR SEC 16 T2SR4E SLBM; TH S 76*43' E
116.60 FT; TH S 9*17' W 83.58 FT; TH S 80*29' W 129.40 FT; TH N 14*51' E 51.12 FT; TH N 10*39' E 82.35
FT TO BEG CONT 0.29
2 STATUS/USE
Property Category Evaluation* Reconstruction Use
; building(s), main Landmark Site Date: Original Use: Residential
building(s), attached ; Significant Site Permit #: Current Use: Residential
building(s), detached Not Historic Full Partial
building(s), public
building(s), accessory
structure(s) *National Register of Historic Places: ; ineligible eligible
listed (date: )
3 DOCUMENTATION
Photos: Dates Research Sources (check all sources consulted, whether useful or not)
tax photo: abstract of title ; city/county histories
; prints: 1995 & 2006 tax card personal interviews
historic: c. original building permit Utah Hist. Research Center
sewer permit USHS Preservation Files
Drawings and Plans ; Sanborn Maps USHS Architects File
measured floor plans obituary index LDS Family History Library
site sketch map city directories/gazetteers Park City Hist. Soc/Museum
Historic American Bldg. Survey census records university library(ies):
original plans: biographical encyclopedias other:
other: newspapers
Bibliographical References (books, articles, interviews, etc.) Attach copies of all research notes and materials.
Blaes, Dina & Beatrice Lufkin. "Final Report." Park City Historic Building Inventory. Salt Lake City: 2007.
Carter, Thomas and Goss, Peter. Utah’s Historic Architecture, 1847-1940: a Guide. Salt Lake City, Utah:
University of Utah Graduate School of Architecture and Utah State Historical Society, 1991.
McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1998.
Roberts, Allen. “Final Report.” Park City Reconnaissance Level Survey. Salt Lake City: 1995.
Roper, Roger & Deborah Randall. “Residences of Mining Boom Era, Park City - Thematic Nomination.” National Register of
Historic Places Inventory, Nomination Form. 1984.
4 ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION & INTEGRITY
Building Type and/or Style: Rectangular or “Hall-Parlor” House No. Stories: 1½
Additions: none ; minor major (describe below) Alterations: none minor ; major (describe below)
Researcher/Organization: Preservation Solutions/Park City Municipal Corporation Date: 12-2008
Exhibit A
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Number of associated outbuildings and/or structures: accessory building(s), # _____; structure(s), # _____.
General Condition of Exterior Materials:
Good (Well maintained with no serious problems apparent.)
Fair (Some problems are apparent. Describe the problems.):
; Poor (Major problems are apparent and constitute an imminent threat. Describe the problems.): Vacant. Slightly sagging
roofline, missing shingles, boarded up and exposed window openings, unkempt property, staggered and
missing boards along porch foundation, peeling paint, and missing sections of roofline gutters and boards.
Uninhabitable/Ruin
Materials (The physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of time in a particular pattern or
configuration. Describe the materials.):
Foundation: Not visible and therefore its material cannot be verified
Walls: Vertical wooden boards, wooden trim, decorative metal porch supports (no railings)
Roof: Undetermined shingle material (asphalt?) with metal cap endings along roofline edge
Windows: Collaboration of picture windows, aluminum single hung windows, and window openings
(windows missing).
Essential Historical Form: ; Retains Does Not Retain, due to:
Location:; Original Location Moved (date __________) Original Location:
Design (The combination of physical elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style. Describe additions and/or alterations
from the original design, including dates--known or estimated--when alterations were made): Building card indicates side room
addition between 1949-1969. Siding is not likely original, neither are the porch supports. The window
configuration on the primary façade is also not typical of early mining era homes and is not likely original.
Setting (The physical environment--natural or manmade--of a historic site. Describe the setting and how it has changed over time.):
Structure built on a sloped building lot above the roadway. Surrounding grounds and property unkempt and
overgrown with naturally occurring grasses and terrain. Narrow building lot surrounded by what appears to be
newer multi-family housing developments.
Workmanship (The physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during a given period in history. Describe the
distinctive elements.): The physical evidence from the period that defines the typical Park City mining era home--
simple methods of construction, the use of non-beveled (drop-novelty) wood siding, plan type, simple roof form,
informal landscaping, restrained ornamentation, and plain finishes--have been altered and, therefore, lost.
Feeling (Describe the property's historic character.): The physical elements of the site, in combination, do not effectively
convey a sense of life in a western mining town of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Association (Describe the link between the important historic era or person and the property.): The Hall-Parlor house form is the
earliest type to be built in Park City and one of the three most common house types built in Park City during the
mining era.
The extent of and cumulative effect of the alterations render it ineligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places.
5 SIGNIFICANCE
Architect:; Not Known Known: (source: ) Date of Construction: c. 1900
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1 Summit County Recorder.
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Builder:; Not Known Known: (source: )
The site must represent an important part of the history or architecture of the community. A site need only be
significant under one of the three areas listed below:
1. Historic Era:
Settlement & Mining Boom Era (1868-1893)
; Mature Mining Era (1894-1930)
Mining Decline & Emergence of Recreation Industry (1931-1962)
Park City was the center of one of the top three metal mining districts in the state during Utah's mining
boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and it is one of only two major metal
mining communities that have survived to the present. Park City's houses are the largest and best-
preserved group of residential buildings in a metal mining town in Utah. As such, they provide the most
complete documentation of the residential character of mining towns of that period, including their
settlement patterns, building materials, construction techniques, and socio-economic make-up. The
residences also represent the state's largest collection of nineteenth and early twentieth century frame
houses. They contribute to our understanding of a significant aspect of Park City's economic growth and
architectural development as a mining community.2
2. Persons (Describe how the site is associated with the lives of persons who were of historic importance to the community or those who
were significant in the history of the state, region, or nation):
3. Architecture (Describe how the site exemplifies noteworthy methods of construction, materials or craftsmanship used during the
historic period or is the work of a master craftsman or notable architect):
6 PHOTOS
Digital color photographs are on file with the Planning Department, Park City Municipal Corp.
Photo No. 1: Northwest oblique. Camera facing southeast, 2006.
Photo No. 2: Southeast oblique. Camera facing northwest, 2006.
Photo No. 3: East elevation. Camera facing west, 2006.
Photo No. 4: Northwest oblique. Camera facing southeast, 1995.
2 From “Residences of Mining Boom Era, Park City - Thematic Nomination” written by Roger Roper, 1984.
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Exhibit B
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October 18, 2013
To: Anya Grahn, Preservation Planner, Park City
From: Allen Roberts, AIA, Preservation Consultant, CRSA
In response to the City’s request to assess the age of the house at 632 Deer Valley Loop, I provide the
following information:
1) A c. 1940 photograph taken from the same angle as the photo in the City’s 2012 Historic
Sites Inventory shows the house to be a c. 1900 (+/- 10 years) residence. The earlier photo
clearly shows its turned-wood Victorian columns, “novelty” wood siding, small-paned
windows (as used prior to the arrival of the railroad), corbelled brick chimney and simple,
hall-parlor floor plan—all evidence of a c. 1900 structure.
2) A small, shed-roofed room was added to the right, rear corner of the house, much later than
the initial construction.
3) The information on the property’s tax card also indicates that the main residence dates from
the turn-of-the-century period.
4) The building’s exterior has been altered and its architectural integrity compromised, with
newer porch columns, windows and siding, which obscure the original materials and design.
The historic corbelled chimney remains intact, however, as does the basic form of the
exterior massing.
In summary, the house’s exterior materials and design elements were in common use in Park City from
the 1870s until about 1910 when newer materials and styles were introduced. While we have not
discovered an exact date of construction, it is highly unlikely that the residence was constructed after
about 1910, and it could have been built considerably earlier.
Respectfully submitted,
Allen Roberts, AIA
President, CRSA
Exhibit C
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632 Deer Valley Loop Photographs
Northwest Corner
West Elevation
Exhibit D
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Northwest Corner
North Elevation (façade)
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Northeast Corner
Close-up of East Elevation
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East Elevation (note fire damage)
Southeast Corner
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South Elevation
Fire Damage on South Elevation
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Fire damage at southeast corner
Exposed roof eave, showing old growth timber
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Wood floorboards on porch
Dilapidated vertical wood siding used on porch (as seen in 1930s tax photo)
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Bricktex beneath vertical wood siding. The original wood lap siding is likely beneath this layer of
Bricktex.
Original wood trim. Note the reveal. Layers of Bricktex and vertical wood siding have hidden much
of the reveal on this original trim.
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Original wood trim. Note the reveal. Layers of Bricktex and vertical wood siding have hidden much
of the reveal on this original trim.
Charred ceiling structure, interior
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Charred bead-board ceiling in kitchen
Antique nail and charred roof structure, interior
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Fire-damaged rear addition. Note the horizontal lumber atop vertical studs.
Historic paneled wood door with antique hardware.
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Historic interior wood window trim in front bedroom.
Wall paper applied atop wood wall structure
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