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

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Utah Historic Site

National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

1. National Register of Historic Places Marker

Inscription. Constructed in the traditional Byzantine style, Holy Trinity held its first service on August 15, 1924. Located in the center of the Salt Lake City immigrant district, the church served Greek miners, railroad and smelter workers and their families. Architects for the building were the local firm of Pope and Burton working with a Greek architect from Chicago, N.A. Dokas.

Erected by Utah State Historical Society. (Marker Number N-75.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 40° 45.786′ N, 111° 53.958′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. Marker is at the intersection of 300 West and 300 South, on the right when traveling north on 300 West. This marker is located on a pedestal on the right side of the stairs to the main doors of the Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 279 South 300 West, Salt Lake City UT 84101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Square (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Broadway Hotel (about 400 feet away); The Flag of the United States of America (about 600 feet away); Utah's First Pioneer Burial Site (about 600 feet away); Crane Building (about 700 feet away); Utah's First Fort (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

More about this marker. The gate to the Cathedral grounds is usually locked. However, if you contact the church at (801) 328-9681, a tour of the church and its grounds can be arranged.

Regarding Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Hellenic (Greek) Cultural Museum is also housed in the Cathedral. Most of the Greek immigrants in this area were from the isle of Crete.

Holy Trinity Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

2. Holy Trinity Cathedral

South Side of the Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, August 29, 2010

3. South Side of the Cathedral

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.