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

Bertolini Block

— 1891-1892, William Carroll —

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2016

1. Bertolini Block Marker

Inscription. The Bertolini Block is one of the few physical reminders of the immigrant communities which flourished in Salt Lake City at the turn of the century. Ignazio Bertolini, an Italian-American real estate developer, constructed the building in 1891-1892 as an office and residence. Over the years, the main floor housed a variety of Italian, Greek, Russian, and Japanese businesses, including several restaurants, barbers, groceries, and an organ grinder. The Bertolini Block is a good example of the type of small commercial buildings constructed in Salt Lake City in the late 19th century. Look for a variety of brick patterns, carved stone, a tin cornice, and cast iron columns.

Erected by Utah Heritage Foundation. (Marker Number 57.)

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° 45.889′ N, 111° 53.735′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. Marker is on West 200 South, 0.1 miles east of South 200 West, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located along the sidewalk, at the northwest corner of the subject

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building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 West 200 South, 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. A different marker also named Bertolini Block (here, next to this marker); Patrick Dry Goods Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Salt Lake City High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congregation B'Nai Israel (about 700 feet away); Peery Hotel (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Peery Hotel (about 700 feet away); Capitol Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Broadway Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Regarding Bertolini Block. This building is Tour Stop 57 on the Utah Heritage Foundation Downtown Walking Tour. National Register of Historic Places #76001822.

Also see . . . Bertolini Block (Wikipedia). It is a two-story brick building whose three store spaces on its main floor long served ethnic minority businesses. It was designed by architect William Carroll, previously of Provo. It was built at cost of $5,000 for Ignazio Bertolini, an Italian-American real estate developer in Salt Lake City in the early 1890s. (Submitted on March 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Bertolini Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2016

2. Bertolini Block

(marker visible at northwest/right corner of building)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.