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

Old City Hall

Now known as Council Hall

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 18, 2007

1. Old City Hall Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1864-65 at 120 East 1st South, this red sandstone building served for nearly 30 years, 1866-1894, as the seat of government. Here the Territorial Legislature met and passed laws establishing free public schools, made appropriations for the first University of Utah buildings, and granted woman suffrage. From its cupola, a 1700 lb. bell sounded fire alarms and curfews while its clock chimed the time of day. In 1961 the structure was removed, stone by stone, and restored to its original likeness through the efforts of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the State of Utah, the Salt Lake City Corporation, and the N.C. Morgan Foundation. Now a Utah State Visitor Center and historic shrine.

Erected 1963 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 288.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 40° 46.545′ N, 111° 53.269′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. It is on 300 North, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 N State Street, Salt Lake City UT 84103, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Council Hall, Old City Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Mormon Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The 18th Ward Chapel (about 300 feet away); Ottinger Hall (about 600 feet away); Statue of Massassoit (about 700 feet away); Lest We Forget (about 700 feet away); Ensign Peak (about 800 feet away); The Constitution Revered (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Council Hall (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Old City Hall, Now Known as Council Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 18, 2007

2. Old City Hall, Now Known as Council Hall

State Historical Marker image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

3. State Historical Marker

This additional marker indicates that this location is also on the National Register of Historic Places. The discrepancy between the markers regarding the original location (2nd South vs 1st South) resulted from a change in street numbering that occurred some time between the placement of the two markers.
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,419 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on August 28, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 28, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.