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

Canyon Quarries

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

1. Canyon Quarries Marker

Inscription. Canyon quarries provided stone for many pioneer structures. Much of the sandstone used in homes, civic buildings, and the temple's first foundation came from Red Butte Canyon, just east of here. Little Cottonwood Canyon, to the south, supplied granite for the massive temple walls and for replacement of the weaker, early sandstone foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 46.28′ N, 111° 53.244′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in The Avenues. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 1st Avenue and North State Street. Marker is located at Brigham Young Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 E 1st Ave, Salt Lake City UT 84103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waterwheels (here, next to this marker); Wooden Flumes (here, next to this marker); Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigham Young Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); William Clayton (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gordon Place (about 600 feet away); Eliza R. Snow (about 600 feet away); Eagle Gate 1859 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

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Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

2. Canyon Quarries Marker

Located at Brigham Young Historical Park

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 47 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.