Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Church Administration Building
— 1914-1917, Joseph Don Carlos Young and Don Carlos Young —
Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
1. Church Administration Building Marker
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints constructed this building between 1914 and 1917 to serve as its headquarters. Prior to its completion, the office of the Church President was located just to the east between Brigham Young’s Lion House and Beehive House. Today the Administration Building houses the offices of the Church's First Presidency and other church leaders. This building is an excellent example of Neoclassical Style architecture. The 24 Ionic pilasters which surround the exterior are made of solid granite. This granite, as well as that which covers the rest of the steel and concrete structure, was taken from the same quarry as the stone used to build the Salt Lake Temple.
Erected by Utah Heritage Foundation. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Utah, Salt Lake City Downtown Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 40° 46.171′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lion House (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Historian's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Lion House (within shouting distance of this marker); Templeton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Lion House (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Reserve Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigham Young’s Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beehive House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
More about this marker. This building is Tour Stop 3 on the Utah Heritage Foundation Downtown Walking Tour.
Also see . . . History of the LDS Church Administration Building. Deseret News website entry:
Overshadowed by the much taller LDS Church Office Building, the stately, Grecian-looking LDS Church Administration building has a fascinating history of its own. The building was opened on Oct. 2, 1917... Like the Salt Lake Temple, the Administration Building is composed of granite, taken
Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010
2. Church Administration Building Entrance
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2013
3. Church Administration Building
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2013
4. Church Administration Building (northwest corner view)
View 12 of the 24 solid granite Neoclassical pilasters referenced by the marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2013
5. Church Administration Building Granite Pilaster Detail
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 16, 2013
6. Church Administration Building Entrance Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 1,454 times since then and 69 times this year. Last updated on September 13, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 6, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6. submitted on March 7, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
