Lot 727
The Gardo House, "Amelia's Palace". Albumen photo, 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" on a 5" x 5" mount, of the house that was built for Harriet Amelia Folsom Young (1838-1910), Brigham Young's 25th wife. Written on the back in a contemporary hand is "Palace of Amelia / Brigham Young's favorite wife. Salt Lake City." Construction began shortly before Young's death (1877). It was completed after his death and the next president, John Taylor, finished the house and called it The Gardo. Light toning to the mount, else fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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