Rio Grande in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Salt Lake City and County Building
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 31, 2010
1. Salt Lake City and County Building Marker
This is one of two identical markers on the site.
Built 1891-1894 of Kyune sandstone.
Architects: Proudfoot, Bird and Monheim.
Served as Utah State Capitol 1896-1916.
Erected by Utah State Historical Society. (Marker Number N-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Utah Historic Sites (NRHP) series list.
Location. 40° 45.574′ N, 111° 53.164′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. It is on State Street (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the west side of the building near the sidewalk on State Street. It is just to the right of the flagpole and the statue of two children. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 Washington Square, Salt Lake City UT 84111, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Salt Lake City and County Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Camping Grounds (about 600 feet away); Central Overland Trail - Washington Square (about 600 feet away); Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange (approx. Ό mile away); Congregation Montefiore (approx. Ό mile away); Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. Ό mile away); Modern Irrigation (approx. Ό mile away); New Grand Hotel (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Other markers no longer nearby. Salt Lake City & County Building (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Salt Lake Stock & Mining Exchange Building (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. There is an identical marker diametrically opposite on the east side of the building.
Regarding Salt Lake City and County Building. This
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2019
2. Salt Lake City and County Building and Marker
This edifice is Tour Stop 30 on the Utah Heritage Foundation Downtown Walking Tour. It is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 31, 2010
3. Salt Lake City and County Building West Face
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 31, 2010
4. Salt Lake City and County Building Entrance
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 31, 2010
5. Salt Lake City and County Building East Face
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 31, 2010
6. Salt Lake City and County Building South Face
Take note of the Courthouse sign at the fourth floor level of the courts.
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 31, 2010
7. Building Cornerstone
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 31, 2010
8. Rededication Engraving
This rededication was engraved in the end of the original cornerstone.
Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, September 13, 2010
9. Rededication Plaque - April 28, 1989
The building had been under renovation to install seismic protection. This plaque commemorates the re-opening of the building.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 16, 2019
10. Nearby Marker - 1937
National Register of Historic Places
11. Salt Lake City and County Building
This undated NRHP photo shows a full view of this building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 1,988 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on December 17, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. Photos: 1. submitted on September 12, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 2. submitted on April 14, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 12, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 9. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 10. submitted on April 16, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 11. submitted on September 17, 2010. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
