Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Church Historian's Office
Utah's First Archive
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023
1. Church Historian's Office Marker
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Church Historian's Office. Utah's First Archive. Among the wagons that headed west with the Mormon pioneers were those carrying the historical records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After storing in records in various locations around the city in 1855-1856 the Church built a house and office for George A. Smith, the Church Historian where the records could be housed., The adobe office contained a fire proof vault in the basement to protect the valuable volumes. After moves in 1917 to expanded quarters in the new Church Administration building across the street and in 1972 to the Church Office Building, the records are now located in the Church History Library which opened in 2009. The old Historian's Office was replaced in 1925 by an office building.
Among the wagons that headed west with the Mormon pioneers were those carrying the historical records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After storing in records in various locations around the city in 1855-1856 the Church built a house and office for George A. Smith, the Church Historian where the records could be housed.
The adobe office contained a fire proof vault in the basement to protect the valuable volumes. After moves in 1917 to expanded quarters in the new Church Administration building across the street and in 1972 to the Church Office Building, the records are now located in the Church History Library which opened in 2009. The old Historian's Office was replaced in 1925 by an office building.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 46.154′ N, 111° 53.364′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on East South Temple Street west of South State Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is next to the America First building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City UT 84111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Templeton Building (a few steps from this marker); Federal Reserve Bank
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(a few steps from this marker); Church Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lion House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Lion House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Lion House (within shouting distance of this marker); City Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigham Young’s Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023
2. Church Historian's Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
