Dakota Lofts in Downtown Salt Lake City: Then and Now

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The property which is now the Dakota Lofts in downtown Salt Lake City has had many incarnations in the past century.  It has a lot more history with the city than I originally thought.

Original Building Permit for Dakota Lofts

Dakota Origins

The property was originally owned by Aaron Keyser, a prominent real estate investor in Salt Lake City.  From the looks of things, he owned most of the block on either side of 2nd South.  In 1923, the property was deeded to the N.O. Nelson Manufacturing Co.  N.O. Nelson manufactured heating and plumbing supplies as did Mountain States Supply Co. and the Crane Co. in the same area. (more…)

Touring Westgate Lofts Reveals Hidden Secrets

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I had the chance to go through the Westgate Lofts last week and tour the phase 2 building.  I have to admit, they are pretty awesome.  The ceilings are high, the brick is exposed, the beams are varnished, it is the essence of downtown loft living.

Being an EcoBroker, I was particularly interested to know how the building stacked up in the way of energy efficiency.  Was it using any neat technologies or finishes that helped reduce owners’ cost?

Well, as a matter of fact, it is.  A gem of one I think. (more…)