Rio Grande in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse
Salt Lake City Federal Building and Post Office
— 1902-1905, James Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect of the Treasury —
Erected by Utah Heritage Foundation. (Marker Number 38.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Utah, Salt Lake City Downtown Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 40° 45.698′ N, 111° 53.486′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. Marker is on West Market Street just west of South Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located near the northeast corner of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 South Main Street, Salt Lake City UT 84101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); New Grand Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York Hotel (about 300 feet away); Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange (about 500 feet away); David Keith Building (about 700 feet away); Morgan Commercial & Normal College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lollin Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Karrick Block (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Regarding Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse. This building is Tour Stop 38 on the Utah Heritage Foundation Downtown Walking Tour. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as one of ten contributing neighborhood buildings within the Exchange Place Historic District, NRHP #78002669.
Also see . . . Frank E. Moss United States Courthouse (Wikipedia). The exterior walls were originally clad in Kyune sandstone that experienced significant cracking and other damage over the years. Much of the sandstone was replaced with Utah granite in 1932. Broad granite steps lead from the street to the courthouse's main entrance. Flanking the steps are granite railings with streamlined detailing and eagles with outstretched wings. Atop the bronze entry doors are elaborate decorative grilles of bronze and aluminum. A colonnade of fifteen fluted, engaged Doric columns spans the eastern facade, supporting a classical entablature and parapet with balustrade. (Submitted on March 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.