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

Fort Douglas Officers Club

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. Fort Douglas Officers Club Marker

Inscription.
Restored and renovated through the generosity of the
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation

First constructed in 1825 as Fort Douglas Post Headquarters, this historic structure built of Red Butte sandstone was converted into an Officers Club in 1942. Again remodeled in the 1950s, it was the social center of Fort Douglas, where events of many kinds were held for more than half a century. Today, it carries on its tradition as a gathering place for the University of Utah and the community.

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.

Erected 2002 by University of Utah.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 40° 45.975′ N,

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111° 50.059′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. It is at the intersection of Fort Douglas Boulevard and Lewis Drive, on the right when traveling east on Fort Douglas Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Fort Douglas Blvd, Salt Lake City UT 84113, 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: Fort Douglas Post Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Douglas Officers Quarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Douglas Commanders House (about 400 feet away); Fort Douglas, Utah (about 500 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Bandstand (about 500 feet away); a

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. Fort Douglas Officers Club Marker

different marker also named Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas (about 800 feet away); Patrick Edward Connor (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

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 290 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.