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

Great Salt Lake Social Hall

Salt Lake City, Utah 1853

— Replicated in 1980 —

Great Salt Lake Social Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Connor Olson, April 17, 2021

1. Great Salt Lake Social Hall Marker

Inscription. A center for social and cultural events, the Social Hall was built from local sandstone. The first floor included a dining area with tables, benches, and a fully equipped kitchen. The upper story had a 20 x 40 foot stage and a large dance floor. The Deseret Dramatic Association, established in 1853, held many performances in the hall. Remnants of the original foundation can be seen in the Social Hall Heritage Museum in downtown Salt Lake City.

Erected by This Is The Place Foundation. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 40° 45.254′ N, 111° 48.959′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. Marker can be reached from Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 East Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City UT 84108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jewkes-Draper Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairbanks Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Heber East Ward School (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrus Halfway House and Farm (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Shaving Parlor (within shouting distance of this marker); John Gardiner Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Hooper and Eldredge Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Irrigation Station (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Great Salt Lake Social Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Connor Olson, April 17, 2021

2. Great Salt Lake Social Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.