HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH

BY SABRINA LEE

Whenwe think about historic preservation, most people immediately think about architectural preservation. But historic preservation can be applied to people, places, and events that happened. Its main goal is to preserve a part of history for future generations. In May of 1973, the National Trust for Historic Preservation created a weeklong celebration to relate local and state preservation progress to the historic homes that are listed on the National Historic Register. But I did find a few that were unique. Built in 1900, the Emma Thurgood home is located at 700 South and listed as a brick Queen Anne style home. Davis County has several registered historic homes. West Layton/Farmington has the George W. Layton House; built in 1897, it is listed as Victorian Eclectic. It is one of very few

Places and events that have buildings and artifacts lost to time get preserved by historical markers. Syracuse and Antelope Island have many, as we mentioned in last month’s article, History on the Side of the Road. The Syracuse Regional Museum and its dedicated staff, volunteers, and national effort being made. In 2005, the celebration was extended to the entire month of May. Utah celebrates May as Archeology and Historic Preservation Month. The Utah State Historic Preservation Office has month long events that connect people to the past.

In researching Syracuse history, I was disappointed to find that there are no houses designed by Kaysville Architect William Allen. The home was a rental property for over 65 years. In 1986, nearly abandoned, restoration efforts for the home and landscape began. In 2002, the home was turned into a wedding venue called the Grand Victorian. And while I often slow down when I see a historical house, preservation of our history through oral stories, photos, and artifacts, is just as important. members of the Syracuse Historical Committee have preserved the history of Syracuse and its early citizens through these artifacts, photos, and stories. What can you do to celebrate preservation month? As the days grow longer, and the heat dwindles in the evening, take a slow drive through some of the older neighborhoods and look for historic homes. And when the heat is too much, step into the cool Syracuse Regional Museum.