Styles of Properties: Victorian

When you step into a Victorian, you step back in time. These were the mansions of turn-of-the-century Salt Lake City, and they are arguably the most impressive single-family residences ever built in the area. The interiors of many victorians are
wonders to behold, with grand staircases, ornate wooden built-ins and beautiful chandeliers. These were the palaces of Utah's most wealthy residents.

Remodel of a Victorian should not be undertaken lightly. Lathe and plaster walls can hide wiring that dates to when electricity was a new technology. Narrow-gauge
pipes can be restricted by deposits. You could spend $1 million
renovating one of these giants. Pay attention to the properties around
any Victorian. In the Avenues, especially, you might have some
low-end properties as neighbors.

These impressive giants were built in
the late 1800s and early 1900s.

WHERE:
Victorians are concentrated along the
city's great boulevards. South Temple
has some notable examples, including
the governor's mansion. You can find
more on 100 South, in the lower
Avenues and scattered around the
University of Utah .