Rio Grande in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Odd Fellows Hall

— 1891, George F. Costerisan —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2016

1. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Inscription. The International Order of Odd Fellows wsa one of the many secret fraternal organizations popular in 19th-century America. These organizations engaged in a variety of social and charitable activities. They also offered "fraternal insurance" programs to assist members and their families in case of an illness or death. The Odd Fellows Hall is a good example of Richardsonian Romanesque commercial architecture. A variety of brick patterns give the facade a textured look. Look for the inscriptions “I.O.O.F.” and “1891” in the elevated center portion of the parapet. Also note the carving of the all-seeing eye, an Odd Fellows symbol, above the main entry.

Erected by Utah Heritage Foundation. (Marker Number 40.)

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 1891.

Location. 40° 45.712′ N, 111° 53.521′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. It is on West Market Street west of South

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Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, at the southeast corner of the subject building, facing Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 West Market Street, Salt Lake City UT 84101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New York Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); New Grand Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Keith Building (about 700 feet away); Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange (about 700 feet away); Peery Hotel (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Peery Hotel (about

Odd Fellows Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2016

2. Odd Fellows Hall

(marker at right/southeast corner of building)

800 feet away); Eagles Club Building (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Salt Lake Stock & Mining Exchange Building (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Odd Fellows Hall. This building is Tour Stop 40 on the Utah Heritage Foundation Downtown Walking Tour. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, NRHP #77001308. The building is currently occupied by an engineering and construction company.

Also see . . .
1. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall (Wikipedia). The building was constructed at 41 Post Office Place (now West Market Street), but is now at 26 West Market. In 2009, it was moved across the street (and rotated 180 degrees) to make way for the new Federal Courthouse. The building mass was approximately 5 million pounds of stone and brick at the time it was moved. (Submitted on March 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Records. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows started in Utah in 1865 with the creation

Odd Fellows Hall • entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2016

3. Odd Fellows Hall • entrance

of Lodge No. 1 in Salt Lake City. From its beginnings until the First World War, the Odd Fellows in Utah flourished in many cities throughout the State. Since the mid 1930s the Odd Fellows has declined in membership. Currently there are very few members and/or lodges remaining in Utah. (Submitted on March 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2016

4. Odd Fellows Hall

(all-seeing eye visible above arch)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.