![]() ![]() Many of the original architectural features of the interior of the Kahn Home remain. Chimneys are paneled and corbeled and windows featuring small panes in the upper sashes continue the Queen Anne theme. Lathe-turned posts and spindles, decorative wooden brackets, molded cornice, sunburst and fan patterns in the porches, all contribute to the textural richness of the home. Ornamental wood trim is a prominent feature of the Kahn Home, particularly the tower and porches. Rusticated sandstone is also used for the foundation wall, trim on the tower and a belt course at the second story floor level. All window and door bays in the residence are square with sandstone lintels and sills. Shingles are used only on the gables and dormers. ![]() Unlike many nearby Queen Anne houses, the Kahn Home carries its masonry construction fully to the square. The multiple roof, together with the irregular, asymmetrical massing and rich detailing combine to form an active, picturesque architectural statement. ![]() Also characteristic of Queen Anne is the Kahn Home’s multiple roof which consists of gables, hips and a spire. The basically rectangular plan of the Kahn Home is broken up by several gabled extensions, bay window, polygonal tower, porches and fireplaces/giving the exterior a varied, busy appearance. Designed by Salt Lake City architect Henry Monheim, the Kahn Home is a significant example of Queen Anne architecture and is an important landmark with the East South Temple Historic District (National Register nominee). The Kahn Home is a 2-story building constructed in 1889 of red, pressed brick and Kyune sandstone. ![]()
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