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

Pioneer Pavilion

Built in 2018

Photographed by Connor Olson, April 17, 2021

1. Pioneer Pavilion Marker

Inscription. The pioneers built a bowery on Temple Square in single day, three days after their arrival in 1847. Constructed of native timbers and willows, it provided a gathering place for the community.

The bowery was rebuilt several times until it was replaced by the first tabernacle. In the 1860's that tabernacle was replaced by what is known today as the Mormon Tabernacle.

A replica pioneer bowery was built here in 1995, with materials similar to those used on the first bowery of 1847. Just as the pioneers replaced their bowery, the Park's bowery has been replaced with a new pavilion, constructed with the best of modern materials. Now guests can enjoy the Pioneer Pavilion for family reunions, corporate parties, wedding receptions and more.

Erected by This Is The Place Foundation. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 40° 45.192′ N, 111° 48.976′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. It is on Main Street

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near First South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salt Lake City UT 84108, 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: Smoot Hall at Brigham Young Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Pine Valley Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Orson Pratt Observatory (within shouting distance of this marker); John Gardiner Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Sesquicentennial Mormon Trail Wagontrain (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Phillip White Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrus Halfway House and Farm (about 300 feet away); Jewkes-Draper Home (about 300

Pioneer Pavilion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Connor Olson, July 17, 2021

2. Pioneer Pavilion

feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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