Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Edward H. Harriman

1848-1909

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2013

1. Edward H. Harriman Marker

Inscription. With vision and courage he developed a modern railroad system to promote the growth of Utah and the West.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 40° 46.762′ N, 111° 53.225′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. It can be reached from the intersection of East Capitol Boulevard and 500 North, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located along the Philo T. Farnsworth Promenade, near the northeast corner of the Utah State Capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Capitol Boulevard, Salt Lake City UT 84103, 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: Thomas L. Kane (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daniel Cowan Jackling (about 500 feet away); Martha Hughes Cannon (about 600 feet away); Gold Star Hill (about 600 feet away); Marriner Stoddard Eccles (about 700 feet away); Statue of Massassoit (about 700 feet away); 145th United States Field Artillery Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mormon Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Also see . . .
1. Railroad Magnate, Edward H. Harriman. The Union

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Pacific was bankrupt at the end of the 19th century. However, under Harriman's leadership the UP became a profitable operation and prospered. Much of the railroad's foundation was laid during Harriman's tenure. (Submitted on March 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Edward Henry Harriman. During the financial panic of the 1890s, Harriman was able to seize control of the Union Pacific railroad. In 1898 he made a tedious, day-light-hours-only trip from the Missouri River to the Pacific on that line, inspecting every mile, every station, every flatcar and engine. One superintendent said that "he saw every poor tie, blistered rail, and loose bolt." (Submitted on March 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Edward Henry Harriman (Wikipedia). In 1903, he assumed the office of president of the company. At the time of his death Harriman controlled the Union Pacific, the Southern Pacific, the Saint Joseph and Grand Island, the Illinois Central, the Central of Georgia, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and the Wells Fargo Express Company. (Submitted on March 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2013

2. Edward H. Harriman Marker

Edward H. Harriman Marker (<i>east side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2013

3. Edward H. Harriman Marker (east side)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.