Parowan Home Loaded with History
Constructed c. 1895, the William and Julia Lyman House is a type known as a central passage, where a central hallway divides the two equally sized main-floor rooms. The Lyman House is one of only a few of this type remaining in Parowan. The central passage plan is important because of its link to eighteenth-century America building traditions in the northeastern and midwestern regions, as well as for its symbolism of individual prominence within the early Mormon community.
Both William and Julia played important roles in Parowan. William, a cattle rancher, served three terms as mayor of the city. He also served as the Iron County representative to the Utah State Legislature from 1925 to 1926. William sat on the board of directors for the Bank of Iron County, was a school trustee for three terms, and worked as a state land appraiser and state inspector of livestock. Julia, besides handling the domestic chores, served as Parowan Stake Relief Society President, one of the highest women's callings in the Mormon Church. She was also elected to the school board and actively rallied for woman suffrage and Utah statehood.
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Location, Location, Location
Just imagine your office here! High visibility and only 2 blocks from the Iron County Courthouse...Wow! The old Lyman House is the gateway to Parowan's Historic Main Street; close to shopping, schools and government services. Offers .63 acre lot for future expansion or subdivide for other uses (with City of Parowan approval). Main Street frontage offers excellent walk-in traffic diagonally across from the Maverick Convenience Store and excellent visibility for travelers going to Brian Head Ski Area. (Only 13 miles to Brian Head Ski Area) The opportunities are endless!
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Architecture
Live in style in this English Victorian architecture featuring 14" adobe brick walls, original baseboards, leaded glass, window trim and stair balusters. It's design was based on a pencil sketch Mr. Lyman brought back from England, where he had served an LDS mission. The original full-length two-story porch has been replace by a smaller version for restoration. A antique feature of the home is a fireplace mantle that came from the Salt Lake Home of LDS Church President John Taylor (President Taylor's gandson married one of the Lyman's daughters). The current owners have rebuilt the original picket fence.
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Backyard Perfect for Entertaining
The grounds are quite a bonus and perfect for a neighborhood BBQ, wedding and special events. It also features an automatic sprinkler system.
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Inclusions
Incuded with the property are window coverings, refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher, washer/dryer, gas fireplace/mantel, detached garage with opener.
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Floor Plan
The main floor consists of a formal entry, central passage hallway, spacious formal parlor with bay window, formal living/dining room, kitchen with pantry, bedroom, full bath and 2 outside porches.
The second floor consists of two bedrooms, two outdoor porches, oversized bathroom with two sinks and a large shower.
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