Benjamin and Olivia Meek House, Victorian residence in Draper, United States.
The Benjamin and Olivia Meek House is a Victorian residence with 2.5 stories featuring a central block design and traditional architectural details. The property includes the main house, two additional outbuildings, and one supporting structure all contributing to the historic complex.
The house was built in 1898 and remains one of only four Victorian houses surviving in Draper today. It earned its National Register of Historic Places listing in 2001, recognizing its importance to the area's heritage.
The house shows how successful ranchers in Utah expressed their wealth through elaborate architectural choices and fine details. The rooms and exterior design reflect the prosperity that livestock farming brought to families in the region during that era.
The site is located in Draper and can be accessed from Fort Street where the buildings making up the complex are visible. A visit gives a good sense of the layout and character of a well-preserved Victorian-era property.
The house belonged to the Meek family, whose name is still connected to the early settlement and ranching heritage of the area. This family connection makes the place a window into the private stories of Draper's development.
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