Murray City held a ribbon-cutting for the public to reopen the Murray Museum in the historic John P. Cahoon Mansion in April 2025. In the same month, the museum received the Rehabilitation and Restoration Award from Preservation, Utah.

The original Cahoon Mansion was built in 1899 and has been used for multiple purposes over the years. It is a prominent architectural landmark in the city, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and holds significant value to its central district.

FFKR Architects first worked with Murray City on a historic structures report for the Cahoon Mansion in 2019, followed by a feasibility study and master plan, which led to the rehabilitation of the mansion to house the city’s museum.

The rehabilitation maintained historic architectural integrity while making improvements. The scope of work included reconfiguring interior spaces, integrating modern HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and reinforcing the main entry porch foundation, walls, and roof to protect it from environmental damage.

Congratulations to Murray City, and thank you to our collaborative partners on this project. Abstract Masonry, Calder Richards Consulting Engineers, Dan Talbot Construction, Gerdts Concrete, Jay Fairman Construction, Josh Probert Historical Consulting, Murray City Corporation, Newtown HVAC, Omega Electric, Paulsen Construction, The Paint Company, VBFA, and Wallboard Specialties.

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