John Alfred Headlund

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John Alfred Headlund
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BornMay 30, 1863
Ängelholm, Skåne, Sweden
DiedJanuary 2, 1943
Salt Lake City, Utah
OccupationArchitect
SpouseAnnie Miller (1862–1929)

John Alfred Headlund (May 30, 1863 - January 2, 1943) was an American architect. [1]

In 1891, he went into the profession of architecture in Salt Lake City. He became a member of the Utah Association of Architect in 1910. [2]

He designed many buildings in the state of Utah, including the NRHP-listed Star Theatre, the J. G. McDonald Chocolate Company Building, and the George M. Cannon House. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "John Alfred Headlund". Utah Center for Architecture. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  2. "John Alfred Headlund". Utah Center for Architecture. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  3. Nancy Taniquchi, Debbie Temme (November 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Star Theatre". National Park Service . Retrieved October 31, 2019. With accompanying pictures
  4. "George M. Cannon Residence". Utah Center for Architecture. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  5. Kimberly A. Gainer (June 30, 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: McDonald, J. G., Chocolate Company Building". National Park Service . Retrieved May 27, 2019. With accompanying pictures