This house is a survivor of the Park City mining boom. Built around 1921 by Rod McDonald, it likely served as the primary residence for Peter Farthelos, a partner in the Polychronis Grocery Store. It is one of 18 extant bungalows in Park City, a major house type built between 1907 and the end of the mining boom period.
The house was moved in 1947 from the corner of Woodside Avenue and 7th Street. It was moved again in the 1950s from its original location a few blocks southwest of its current location. Its current setting at 1150 Park Ave. provides a suitable and complementary environment, as it remains within the older residential area developed during the mining boom.
Today, the house remains a significant contribution to the character of the residential area. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, recognizing its architectural significance and its role in the town's history.
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Written by Kyle McLonely
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