Downtown in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Gardo House
One of the Most Elegant Homes in the City
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023
1. Gardo House Marker
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Gardo House. One of the Most Elegant Homes in the City. This elaborate Victorian mansion, known formerly as the Gardo House, was designed by William H. Folsom and Joseph H. Ridges in 1872 as an official residence for Brigham Young, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was also sometimes referred to as the "Amelia Palace," since Young's wife Amelia Folsom Young was to serve as hostess. Brigham Young died in 1877 before it was completed, but President John Taylor lived there briefly. It was later rented to various tenants. , In 1901 Colonel Edwin F. Holmes purchased the house as a birthday gift for his wife. Known as the "Silver Queen" for her fortune made in Park City's mines, Susanna Bransford Emery-Holmes turned the home into a showplace. On occasion, she even rolled out a red carpet for her guests. The Holmes eventually moved to California and the home was razed in 1921.
This elaborate Victorian mansion, known formerly as the Gardo House, was designed by William H. Folsom and Joseph H. Ridges in 1872 as an official residence for Brigham Young, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was also sometimes referred to as the "Amelia Palace," since Young's wife Amelia Folsom Young was to serve as hostess. Brigham Young died in 1877 before it was completed, but President John Taylor lived there briefly. It was later rented to various tenants.
In 1901 Colonel Edwin F. Holmes purchased the house as a birthday gift for his wife. Known as the "Silver Queen" for her fortune made in Park City's mines, Susanna Bransford Emery-Holmes turned the home into a showplace. On occasion, she even rolled out a red carpet for her guests. The Holmes eventually moved to California and the home was razed in 1921.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 40° 46.145′ N, 111° 53.319′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of East South Temple Street and State Street, on the right when traveling east on East South Temple Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City UT 84111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
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are within walking distance of this marker. Federal Reserve Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beehive House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lion House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alta Club Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigham Young’s Office (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lion House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Beehive House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bee-Hive House (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. Gardo House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
