Deer Valley in Park City in Summit County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

City Hall

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

1. City Hall Marker

Inscription. After several years of petitioning the State of Utah for incorporation, Park City was granted a charter on March 8, 1884. With a population in excess of 4,000 a building to centralize municipal functions was critically needed. Construction of City Hall began in 1885. The Great Fire of 1898 claimed all but the facade. Reconstruction began almost immediately, and in 1901 the tower and a 1500 pound bell were added to warn Parkites of future conflagration.

City Hall has housed diverse government offices. The Old Utah Territorial Prison, commonly called "The Dungeon" was located in the basement. Park City Municipal Corporation, needing larger quarters, vacated City Hall in 1983. Extensive restoration was completed in early 1984.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is a two story masonry and brick structure of the Victorian commercial style. Its decorative brickwork, segmental arches over three bay openings on street level, and flat pilasters dividing the upper level into a three-part composition make this one of the most distinctive structures built in Park City.

Erected 1984 by Park City Centennial

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 40° 38.679′ N, 111° 29.777′ W. Marker is in Park City, Utah, in Summit County. It is in Deer Valley. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 523 Main St, Park City UT 84060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Uinta Mountains,

in the Wasatch Front,

and in Greater Provo.

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: City Hall Park City (here, next to this marker); "Ten O'Clock Whistle" and Old Public Library (a few steps from this marker); Emmett "Bud" Wright (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Hall (a few steps from

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

2. City Hall Marker

this marker); Star Meat & Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Summit County Sheriff's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Park City.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.