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Historic Landmark Commission unanimously denies demolition at 1259 East 200 South
Summary
The Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission voted unanimously to deny a developer’s request to demolish a contributing 1912 bungalow at 1259 East 200 South (case PLNHLC2025-00919) after staff found the house retains historic integrity and dozens of neighbors urged preservation.
The Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission voted unanimously to deny an application to demolish a contributing building at approximately 1259 East 200 South (case PLNHLC2025-00919). The commission’s decision followed a staff recommendation to deny and a series of public speakers urging preservation.
Planner Seth Rios told the commission the 4-square bungalow, built in 1912 and listed as a contributing structure in the University Local Historic District, "conveys all seven aspects of historic integrity" identified by the National Park Service — location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association — and therefore remains a contributing…
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