Boyter, Alexander, House
590 N. 200 West, Beaver, UTThis home is significant because of its historic date, its pink rock construction materials, its relatively unaltered condition, and its builder. Alexander Boyter was an early builder in Beaver who made extensive use of pink rock and brick. Perhaps the most obvious characteristic of his work is his excellent masonry, which is very well displayed in his own home.
The home's style is very interesting because it is firmly rooted in the traditional styles of architecture that were then popular in Beaver. However, it was less than a decade later that the vernacular styles began to break down, to be replaced by more national styles, and Boyter was one of the builders who let the way towards these new styles.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.