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

McIntyre Building

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 19, 2007

1. McIntyre Building Marker

Inscription. The McIntyre Building was constructed in 1908–1909 for William H. McIntyre, Sr. who became wealthy after the development of his mammoth mine in Utah’s Tintic Mining District. This building, designed by Richard K. A. Kletting and constructed of reinforced concrete, is one of the first fire-proof buildings west of the Mississippi River. It is also the earliest and best remaining example of Sullivanesque architecture in Utah.

Erected by Utah State Historical Society, Utah Dept of Transportation, Union Pacific Railroad, and Descendents of these Pioneers and Individual Contributors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 40° 46.057′ N, 111° 53.479′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. Marker is on South Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 S Main St, 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. Pioneer Telegraph Office (within shouting distance of this marker); First Security Branch of Wells Fargo (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Emporium Building (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Old Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Salt Lake Tribune (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pony Express (about 600 feet away); City Creek (about 600 feet away); Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

McIntyre Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 19, 2007

2. McIntyre Building

Entrance to McIntyre Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 19, 2007

3. Entrance to McIntyre Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,187 times since then and 70 times this year. Last updated on September 10, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.