Washington in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

ZCMI Co-op Building

1872 - 1875

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. ZCMI Co-op Building Marker

Inscription. Official outlet of ZCMI (Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution), "America's First Department Store." This building housed the Zions Co-op Rio Virgin Manufacturing Company from 1872-1875. It was part of the ZCMI co-operative system which served more than 150 communities in the Intermountain area with retail commodities and services beginning in 1868.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 37° 7.807′ N, 113° 30.677′ W. Marker is in Washington, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Telegraph Street and South 100 West, on the right when traveling east on West Telegraph Street. The building is located on the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington UT 84780, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Relief Society Hall (here, next to this marker); Thomas W. Smith's Corn Cracker & Grist Millstone (a few steps from this marker); Prominent Pioneer Men and Women Who Helped Settle Washington City (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington City 1857 (about 600 feet away); Telegraph Street / Millcreek Mills (about 600 feet away); The Granary

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(about 700 feet away); Utah’s Dixie Birthplace, Washington City (about 700 feet away); “Utah’s Dixie” Washington City (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. ZCMI Co-op Building Marker

Marker is visible to the right of the entrance door.

ZCMI Co-op Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

3. ZCMI Co-op Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.