Jan 24, 2012

Maringer - Stewart Home


95 North 100 West Street

Brigham Young was given all of block 20 in the first Survey in 1873and so it was known as Brigham’s Block.  Brigham Young’s daughter received this block in the settlement of his estate, and sold it in 1879 to Laurence Mariger.  It was after 1882 that the north half of the house was built.  The house was sold to Eliza Stewart, wife of John Riley Stewart, in 1891, and is thought that the south half of the house was built shortly after.   An interesting feature is the beautifully kept hand painted woodwork to look like oak, and the hidden stairs and hiding places that were used during the polygamy persecution period.  The present owner is Bain Swapp.