WELLSVILLE – In the south end of Cache Valley, the highlight of the 2025 Historic Home Tour was the Howell/Theurer Home on 100 East here in Wellsville.

Built in 1869 using locally quarried rock, the originally structure was a fine example of the vernacular housing type created during the early Mormon Pioneer period of Utah history.

In recent years, however, the Arlan and Lee Brandt family has extensively remodeled the once-small home into lavish and warmly family-friendly show place.

The home was once the residence of Joseph Howell, a wealthy businessman who became mayor of Wellsville and served seven terms in the U.S. Congress.

In 1915, the home was purchased by Herman Theurer, who opened an adjacent general merchandise store.

Arlan Brandt and wife Lee purchased the property at 30 So

See Full Page