Sweet Candy Company Building

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Sweet Candy Company Building
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Location224 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, Utah
Coordinates 40°45′52″N111°53′48″W / 40.76444°N 111.89667°W / 40.76444; -111.89667
Area1.2 acres (0.49 ha)
Built1911
ArchitectWalter Ware; Alberto Treganza
Architectural styleEarly Commercial
MPS Salt Lake City Business District MRA
NRHP reference No. 00001584 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 28, 2000

The Sweet Candy Company Building was built in 1911 at 224 South 200 West in Salt Lake City, Utah, and expanded in 1922. Its original building, now the northern portion, was designed by Ware & Treganza in Early Commercial architecture. The 1922 expansion doubled the size of the combined property.

It is historically significant for its association with the candy industry in Utah, and was built when the industry was automating.[ citation needed ] It is also significant for representing the commercial work of architects Ware & Treganza who are known mostly for their governmental and residential works. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Linda Burr and Utah SHPO Staff (November 3, 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Sweet Candy Company Building". National Park Service. and accompanying two photos