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BOYDEN BLOCK Latitude and Longitude:

40°55′05″N 111°23′56″W / 40.91806°N 111.39889°W / 40.91806; -111.39889 (Boyden Block)
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Boyden Block
Boyden Block is located in Utah
Boyden Block
Boyden Block is located in the United States
Boyden Block
Location2 S. Main St., Coalville, Utah
Coordinates 40°55′05″N 111°23′56″W / 40.91806°N 111.39889°W / 40.91806; -111.39889 (Boyden Block)
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built1906
Architectural style Late Victorian, Early Commercial
NRHP reference  No. 09000019 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 6, 2009

The Boyden Block, at 2 S. Main St. in Coalville, Utah, was built in 1906. It has also been known as Boyden Drugstore, The Hat Box, and Boyden Law Office. The building features Late Victorian and Early Commercial architecture. [1] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. [1]

John Boyden, a lawyer in Coalville, was involved in land negotiations with Native Americans. Well after his death, he has been criticized for his performance, involving "Boyden's betrayal of the Hopi through a blatant conflict of interest". [2]

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References

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ John Dougherty (May 1, 1997). "A People Betrayed". Phoenix New Times.

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