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

Fort Douglas Commanders House

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. Fort Douglas Commanders House Marker

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

First constructed at Fort Douglas in 1875 using native red sandstone from the nearby quarry in Red Butte Canyon, this building originally served as a barracks and storeroom. It was converted to the commanding officer's quarters in 1930, providing a sizeable living room where the commander could entertain guests. Colonel Howard C. Price was the home's first occupant. Today, it is a gathering place for university and community meetings, seminars, and special events.

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

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• Forts and Castles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 40° 45.913′ N, 111° 50.087′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. It is on De Trobriand Street west of Fort Douglas Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1965 De Trobriand St, 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 Officers Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Douglas Officers Club (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Douglas, Utah (about 400 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Bandstand (about 400 feet away);

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. Fort Douglas Commanders House Marker

Fort Douglas Post Chapel (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas (about 500 feet away); M151A2 Truck, Utility, 1/4-Ton (about 500 feet away); U.S. 1918 Limber / U.S. 1918 Caisson / U.S. Model of 1905 3-inch Field Gun (about 600 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 314 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.