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

Building 55

 
 
Building 55 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
1. Building 55 Marker
Inscription. The oldest building on Fort Douglas, constructed in 1863 of wood and adobe. Originally built as Post Commander's Quarters it served as housing for Officer and Enlisted families until 1879.
 
Erected by Fort Douglas Museum Association.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureForts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
 
Location. 40° 45.943′ N, 111° 49.868′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. Marker can be reached from South Connor Street west of Red Butte Canyon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 S Connor St, West Valley City UT 84120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Douglas Post Bandstand (about 600 feet away); Fort Douglas, Utah (about 600 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Theater (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Douglas Officers Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas Officers Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Douglas Commanders House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
 
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Building 55 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 11, 2023
2. Building 55 Marker
Marker is next to the door (obscured by pole)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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