58 South
Main St.
This is a twelve room, one story frame, hall and parlor
house attached to a two-story frame, Italianate box-style addition. It was built in 1884 by William Derby
Johnson, Jr. William was the only
Kanab man to make a river run with Major John Wesley Powell. He sold the home to George C. Neagle in
1889 and in 1890 it sold to Alfred D. Young, who in 1901 sold to Thomas
Cole.
Thomas Cole turned it into hotel which was run by Eleanor
McAllister for many years.
The legendary writer, Zane Grey, rented a room here and stayed during
some of his writings. Zane Grey
came into our area in 1907 when he met J. C. “Buffalo” Jones and Jim
Emett.
In 1911, George Hicks bought the hotel and used it as a
residence as well as apartments and hotel.
This house was in dilapidated condition when Arthur and
Alice Brown came from California and began restoring the long- neglected
structure. This took 12 years to
restore it to its present condition.
The present owners are Kathy and Tory Brock and it is now a
Bed and Breakfast where it can be viewed and appreciated.