George M. Brown House, National Register listed house in Provo, United States.
The George M. Brown House is a two-story, central-hall vernacular residence at 284 East 100 North, built in the 1880s. It is a distinguished example of Carpenter Gothic, with thin wooden tracery, a monochromatic color scheme, steep gables, bargeboards, quoins, a bay window, dormers, and window and door trim. Its asymmetrical Victorian east elevation contrasts with the symmetrical, dormered north elevation typical of mid-1870s pioneer homes.
The house was built in the 1880s on property that originated from Abraham O. Smoot. It served as a residence for one of the wives of lawyer George M. Brown.
The house was built for one of George M. Brown's plural wives, and his first wife, Elizabeth Olsen, held the title to it after construction. Brown then moved with his other two wives and children to Colonia Díaz in Mexico. The building has since been divided into apartments.
The building is now divided into apartments and used as residential housing. Its historic status is maintained despite the modern use of the space.
The house stayed in Brown's family until 1958, when G. Rulon Morgan acquired it; Don R. Milner bought it in 1971 and it is now held by Arnel Milner. It has since been divided into apartments.
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