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
One of two identical plaques on the site.
Architects: Proudfoot, Bird and Monheim.
Served as Utah State Capitol 1896-1916.
Erected by Utah State Historical Society. (Marker Number N-3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 40° 45.571′ N, 111° 53.273′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Camping Grounds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Grand Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Modern Irrigation (approx. ¼ mile away); Odd Fellows Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); New York Hotel
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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 building was the first historic building to be outfitted with base isolators for seismic protection. 440 in all, they allow the building to move as a whole during an earthquake.
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 Craig Baker, April 14, 2019
2. Building and Marker
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 and to install seismic protection for several years. 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 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 1,548 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on September 18, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 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. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
