VanFleet Hotel

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 suffered a devastating 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. It currently houses dental offices after a 1995 renovation.[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1991.[3][4]

VanFleet Hotel
The building now houses dental offices.
Location88 E. State St., Farmington, Utah
Coordinates40°58′48″N 111°53′5″W
Built1860
ArchitectBounre, Charles; VanFleet, Heber J.
Architectural styleMid 19th Century Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference No.91001819[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 19, 1991

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Van Fleet Hotel". Markers and Monuments Database. Utah History Resource Center. 2008-11-04.
  3. Balle, Wayne L. (October 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: VanFleet Hotel" (PDF). National Park Service. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. "Accompanying 2 photos, from 1989" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Inventory.


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