University in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Fort Douglas Post Chapel
Interfaith Center
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
1. Fort Douglas Post Chapel Marker
The Reverend Cannon Frederick Quinney Lawson and Janet Quinney Lawson
with additional support from other individuals and faith groups
The historic Fort Douglas Post Chapel was built in 1884 at a cost of $4,500. Architects designed the frame building in Gothic Revival style, with an asymmetrical design, corner bell tower, and arched windows rarely seen on military posts. Throughout its history, the chapel has hosted services for many faiths as well as weddings, military events, and community gatherings.
One of the most charming and well-known structures on the historic Fort Douglas property, the Post Chapel has been restored to serve as an interfaith center for multi-denominational use by students, campus organizations, alumni, community groups, and friends.
Fort Douglas was operated by the U.S. Army from 1862 to 1991. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, this and other Fort Douglas facilities were part of the games' Athletes Village, where Utah welcomed visitors and athletes from around the world. Today, the fort's historic and new structures comprise Fort Douglas Heritage Commons, a living and learning center for the University of Utah, which continues to welcome community participation.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 40° 45.996′ N, 111° 50.086′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. Marker is on Fort Douglas Boulevard west of Lewis Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Fort Douglas Blvd, Salt Lake City UT 84113, 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 Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Douglas Officers Quarters (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Douglas Commanders House (about 500 feet away); Fort Douglas, Utah (about 700 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Bandstand (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Building 55 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
2. Fort Douglas Post Chapel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
