Mountain View Auto Court

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Mountain View Auto Court
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Location563 West 24th Street
Ogden, Utah
Coordinates 41°13′22″N111°59′26″W / 41.22278°N 111.99056°W / 41.22278; -111.99056 (Mountain View Auto Court) Coordinates: 41°13′22″N111°59′26″W / 41.22278°N 111.99056°W / 41.22278; -111.99056 (Mountain View Auto Court)
Area1.6 acres (0.65 ha)
Built1931-39
ArchitectSullivan Arthur Shreeve; George F. Johnson
Architectural styleMission/Spanish Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival
NRHP reference # 87002063 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 24, 1987

Mountain View Auto Court (also known as the Mountain View Motel) is a complex of motel buildings in southwestern Ogden, Utah, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1]

Ogden, Utah City in Utah, United States

Ogden is a city and the county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States, approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of the Great Salt Lake and 40 miles (64 km) north of Salt Lake City. The population was 84,316 in 2014, according to the US Census Bureau, making it Utah's 7th largest city. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a convenient location for manufacturing and commerce. Ogden is also known for its many historic buildings, proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, and as the location of Weber State University.

National Register of Historic Places federal list of historic sites in the United States

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred preserving the property.

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Description

The complex is located at 563 West 24th Street (SR53) and includes seven structures built or remodelled for motel use between 1931 and 1939. Except for the four houses on the southeast corner, the complex occupies the entirety of the city block between C and B avenues and between West Capitol and West 24th streets. The oldest building was originally constructed in 1926. The complex is significant as the "oldest well-preserved motel in Ogden." The architecture styles reflected include Spanish Colonial Revival and Mission/Spanish Revival. [2]

State Route 53 (SR-53) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Utah, connecting I-15/I-84 with US-89 via Ogden's 24th Street. SR-53 was created in 1969 as a remnant of SR-37, which was truncated to its current length at that time.

City block central element of urban planning and urban design; smallest area that is surrounded by streets

A city block, urban block or simply block is a central element of urban planning and urban design.

The Spanish Colonial Revival Style is an architectural stylistic movement arising in the early 20th century based on the Spanish Colonial architecture of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.

The motel was added to the National Register of Historic Places November 24, 1987. Although the listing includes multiple structures, it is not considered a historic district. [1]

Historic district section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons

A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries or jurisdictions, historic districts receive legal protection from certain types of development considered to be inappropriate.

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National Register of Historic Places listings in Weber County, Utah Wikimedia list article

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References

  1. 1 2 3 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service.
  2. Southworth, Don (Aug 1987). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mountain View Auto Court". nps.gov. National Park Service . Retrieved 5 Dec 2018. With accompanying 13 photos

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