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

Henderson Block

Utah Historic Site

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2016

1. Henderson Block Marker

Inscription. The Henderson Block was constructed 1897-1898 for Wilber S. Henderson to house his wholesale grocery business. The Three story stone and brick office and warehouse was designed by architect Walter E. Ware. Additions were made to the building in 1931 and 1936. In 1977 the building was renovated to house Clark-Leaming, a business design and furniture company.

Erected by Utah State Historical Society. (Marker Number N-168.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 40° 45.887′ N, 111° 54.132′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. Marker is on West 200 South just east of 400 West, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted a eye-level, just to the right of the building entrance, facing West 200 South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 375 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 Henderson Block (here, next to this marker); Westgate Fine Arts Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crane Building (about 500 feet away); Park (Rio Grande) Hotel (about 800 feet away); Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Station

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Regarding Henderson Block. National Register of Historic Places, #78002672. Also a contributing building in the Salt Lake City Warehouse District, NRHP #82004149.

Also see . . . Henderson Block (Wikipedia). The warehouse is more decorated than most of its peers (brick warehouses in Utah). It was deemed one of the best-preserved early works of architect Ware, "and considered in the context of other period warehouses, represents a high achievement in warehouse architecture." (Submitted on March 19, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Henderson Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2016

2. Henderson Block

(marker visible but nearly obscured by tree on right)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.