Lower Avenues
The "Aves" is
situated between A and S street and South Temple
to 9th Ave. South Temple
that borders the southern edge has a number of mansions built in the 1800's by
people that made their fortune in the mining boom that hit between 1870 and
1880. The architecture, tree lined streets and historic value is complimented by the
fact it is so close to downtown Salt Lake City and the University of Utah. Two
of the cities oldest churches are here, the First Presbyterian Church, built in
1903 and Cathedral of the Madeleine built in 1909. There
are only two large commercial buildings - LDS Hospital complex and a
grocery store. The Avenues have been able to retain the
charm and simplicity of a bygone era and restoration of historic homes
has
become increasingly popular although not as afordable as they had been. Mom &
Pop businesses are still sprinkled throughout the area.
In the late 1800's the area was known as "the dry bench" as residents had to haul water up for everyday use.
The "lower Avenues" is a neighborhood of older
Victorian-era houses, and at one time was popular with younger
homeowners looking for affordable "fixer-uppers", but in recent years a
large renovation boom has swept the area. As fixer-uppers are
diminishing, it has become less affordable to the younger crowd.
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