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

Lollin Block

1894, Richard K.A. Kletting

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

1. Lollin Block Marker

Inscription. The Lollin Block, built in 1894, is the work of prominent Utah architect Richard Kletting. The building reflects Kletting's preference for classical motifs. The building's classical elements include Roman arches, dentil moldings, and egg-and-dart window trim. To make the building appear more expensive and substantial, gray plaster was applied over its brick superstructure and scored to look like cut stone. John Lollin owned the Lollin Saloon at 129 Main Street. He constructed this building as an investment property with an apartment on the third floor for his family. Members of the Lollin family lived there until 1960. (Marker Number 25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Utah, Salt Lake City Downtown Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 40° 45.84′ N, 111° 53.48′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. It is on Main Street south of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 299S Main St, Salt Lake City UT 84101, 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: Karrick Block (a few steps from this marker); Morgan Commercial & Normal College (within shouting distance of this marker); David Keith Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Monaco (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herald Building (about 500 feet away); Capitol Theatre (about 600 feet away); Salt Lake Herald Building (about 600 feet away); First National Bank Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

2. Lollin Block Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.