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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Wasatch Front Region

 
By Connor Olson, April 15, 2021
Mormon Pioneer Monument and Marker
301 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Mormon Pioneer Monument —
Near West South Temple Street near North West Temple.
The Handcart Pioneer Monument is a tribute to the thousands of hardy Mormon pioneers who, because they could not afford the larger ox-drawn wagons, walked across the rugged plains in the 1850s, pulling and pushing all their belongings possessions in . . . — — Map (db m171183) HM
302 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Mormon Tabernacle —
Near West Temple south of North West Temple, on the right when traveling south.
National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Mormon Tabernacle — — Map (db m173352) HM
303 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Morrison-Merrill Lumber Company —
On 400 West, on the left when traveling north.
Constructed 1909-1910, the Morrison-Merrill Lumber Company Office and Warehouse is historically significant as the headquarters of one of Utah’s largest and most important lumber companies. The construction of this facility marked the beginning of . . . — — Map (db m35823) HM
304 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Nauvoo Bell
Near S Temple Street. Reported permanently removed.
The Nauvoo Bell originally hung in the temple that Church members built in Nauvoo, Illinois, in the 1840s.The Saints removed the bell in 1846 when they were forced to leave Illinois because of persecution. Following instructions from Brigham Young, . . . — — Map (db m101779) HM
305 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 288 — Old City Hall — Now known as Council Hall —
On 300 North, on the right when traveling east.
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 . . . — — Map (db m34994) HM
306 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — N-23 — Ottinger Hall —
On Canyon Road, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1900 by Volunteer Firemans Association under leadership of George M. Ottinger. Used continuously as a social hall by its members. — — Map (db m35669) HM
307 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Pioneer Log Home —
On North West Temple Street, on the right when traveling south.
Residence of Osmyn and Mary Deuel and Osmyn's brother, Amos, from fall 1847 to spring 1848. This historic structure is one of two surviving log homes built by Mormon pioneers upon arrival in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Originally it was . . . — — Map (db m245952) HM
308 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 162 — Pioneer Memorial Museum —
On Columbus Street at North Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Columbus Street.
Erected by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the State of Utah as a replica of the Salt Lake Theater. Dedicated July 23, 1950, as a Hall in which to preserve the names, portraits, histories, manuscripts, relics and other evidences of . . . — — Map (db m35252) HM
309 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Primary Children’s Hospital —
On North Temple Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Primary Association, a children’s organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, operated a children’s hospital near hear for 30 years, from 1922 to 1952. · Located at 44 West North Temple Street. · Founded by Sarah . . . — — Map (db m1363) HM
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310 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood —
Near South West Temple Street.
The authority to baptize is restored. Before Jesus Christ began His public ministry, He went to John the Baptist to be baptized. John had God's authority to baptize. This authority is called the Aaronic Priesthood. On May 15, 1829, John . . . — — Map (db m276045) HM
311 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood —
Near North West Temple Street.
God's priesthood authority is restored. In 1829, Peter, James, and John--three of Jesus Christ's original Apostles--appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and gave them the Melchizedek Priesthood. This priesthood is the authority to act . . . — — Map (db m276044) HM
312 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Salt Lake Temple —
Near North West Temple north of South Temple.
The temple is used by Church members for marriages and other sacred ordinances designed to strengthen families, both now and for eternity. Begun in 1853, it was completed 40 years later. Granite rock used in its construction was hauled 23 miles by . . . — — Map (db m132227) HM
313 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Seagull Monument —
Near West South Temple Street.
Erected in grateful remembrance of the mercy of God to the Mormon pioneers Mahonri Young Sculptor 1913 — — Map (db m276041) HM
314 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Statue of Massasoit —
Near East Capitol Boulevard north of 300 North, on the left when traveling north.
Historic Indian Chief of Massachusetts. Friend of the Pilgrim Fathers. Sculptured by Cyrus E. Dallin, famous Utah sculptor. Plaster cast presented to the State of Utah by Mr. Dallin and accepted by the State of Utah on the 20th day of March, . . . — — Map (db m315590) HM
315 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 421 — The 18th Ward Chapel —
On 300 North at East Capital Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on 300 North.
The 18th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of the original nineteen ecclesiastical wards of Salt Lake Valley, was organized Feb. 14, 1849. Early congregations consisted of families of Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and . . . — — Map (db m35670) HM
316 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The American Indians —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
Indian hunters probably used Ensign Peak as a vantage point to scout for prey. Many camped near the Warm Springs west of here, at the base of the mountain. The Salt Lake Valley was a meeting place and campsite for several bands which were composed . . . — — Map (db m225318) HM
317 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 5 — The Beehive House — 1853-1855, Truman 0. Angell —
On East South Temple Street at Utah Route 186, on the left when traveling east on East South Temple Street.
The Beehive House served as Brigham Young’s residence, office, and reception area for official visitors. At the time the house was built, Young was both president of the LDS Church and Utah's territorial governor. The Beehive House was designed . . . — — Map (db m173259) HM
318 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 50 — The Bee-Hive House —
Near South Temple Street.
Erected about 1852 by President Brigham Young as the official residence of the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and occupied by him from the time it was completed until his death in 1877. From 1852 to 1855 it also . . . — — Map (db m172047) HM
319 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The Chosen Place —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
Brigham Young knew when he saw Ensign Peak that this marked the right place for the center of the new Zion. He said, "I want to go there," sensing that at the top he might gain some insight about the future city. Ascending the hill with other . . . — — Map (db m234453) HM
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320 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 392 — The Constitution Revered —
On Columbia Street at 300 North, on the right when traveling north on Columbia Street.
"I want to say to every man, the Constitution of the United States, as framed by our fathers, was dictated, was revealed, was put into their hearts by the Almighty who dwells in the heavens; and I tell you in the name of Jesus Christ it is as good . . . — — Map (db m132154) HM
321 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The Explorers —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
In 1776, the first non-native explorers entered Utah. They were led by Franciscan Fathers, Francisco Antanazio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante, who hoped to establish a new trail from New Mexico to their California missions. After . . . — — Map (db m225317) HM
322 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 4 — The Lion House — 1854-1856, Truman O. Angel —
On East South Temple Street, on the right.
The Lion House takes its name from the carved lion on top of the front portico. The house was constructed with adobe blocks, a common building material during Utah’s settlement period. Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of . . . — — Map (db m173258) HM
323 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 51 — The Lion House —
On East South Temple Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by President Brigham Young and used by him as a residence from about 1855 until his death in 1877. On the lower floor were the dining room and kitchens. On the next floor were the living rooms and large parlor; and on the top floor were the . . . — — Map (db m172050) HM
324 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The Mormon Battalion —
On 300 North at East Capitol Blvd., on the right when traveling east on 300 North.
History In May and June 1846, the services of the Mormon people--en route to the west--were officially tendered to the United States government, then at war with Mexico. President James K. Polk authorized Colonel Stephen W. Kearney, . . . — — Map (db m255606) HM
325 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The Pioneers —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
The first settlers in the Salt Lake Valley were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes called Mormons because of their belief in the Book of Mormon. They had suffered persecution in New York, Ohio, Missouri, and . . . — — Map (db m225316) HM
326 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The Summit —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
Before he left Nauvoo, Brigham Young said that Joseph Smith, the deceased prophet, had appeared to him in a vision and had shown him a place where the banner of liberty should wave. When he viewed this peak as he entered the Salt Lake Valley on July . . . — — Map (db m225192) HM
327 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The Valley —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
Earthquakes pushed up the Wasatch Mountain Range, leaving a fault line at the base of Ensign Peak and along the Great Salt Lake Valley. Cradled in the massive Wasatch Range to the east and the Oquirrh Range, to the west, the Salt Lake Valley has no . . . — — Map (db m225197) HM
328 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The View —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
Ensign Peak provided Brigham Young's 1847 exploring party with a good view of the Salt Lake Valley. Cradled between the Oquirrh Mountains to the west and the Wasatch Range to the east, the valley was covered with tall grass, sagebrush, and desert . . . — — Map (db m225194) HM
329 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The View
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive. Reported damaged.
Salt Lake's modern homes stand in contrast to the simple cabins of sun-dried brick and rough-hewn logs that were built by the pioneers of 1847. On July 28, 1847, Brigham Young designated the site for the temple. Ten-acre blocks were laid out in all . . . — — Map (db m225315) HM
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330 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — The View From Ensign Peak —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
After viewing the valley on July 24, 1847, Brigham Young reportedly declared, "This is the right place." Scouting reports verified that there were enough natural resources to support a city, which was soon laid out with wide streets and ten-acre . . . — — Map (db m225195) HM
331 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — This is the Place —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
When Brigham Young first looked over the valley from the area of the This is the Place Monument, five miles southeast of here, he saw Ensign Peak and knew that it marked the right place for the gathering of the Latter-day Saints. Before leaving . . . — — Map (db m234446) HM
332 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Thomas L. Kane —
Near East Capitol Boulevard north of East 300 North, on the left when traveling north.
[panel 1] Following the days of their severest persecutions in the winter of 1846-7, when the Mormon pioneers, driven from their beloved city of Nauvoo, Illinois, by mob violence, were scattered across the frozen plains of Iowa, there came . . . — — Map (db m167225) HM
333 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 220 — Thomas L. Kane and the Mormons —
On Main Street north of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Early migration to Utah and its settlement by the Mormons were added by stalwart friends. Typical of these was Col. Thomas L. Kane of the U.S. Army. A cultured and courageous man, devoted to truth and justice. In financial, political, and civil . . . — — Map (db m223417) HM
334 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 270 — Utah and the Civil War —
On Columbus Street East north of 300 N (Utah Route 186), on the right when traveling north.
This monument honors the Utah men who answered the call to protect the mail and telegraph lines along the continental route during the Civil War. April 25, 1862 acting governor of Utah, Frank Fuller, called for volunteers from the Nauvoo Legion. The . . . — — Map (db m302392) HM
335 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 576 — Utah Civil War Casualty —
On Columbus Street East north of 300 N (Utah Route 186), on the right when traveling north.
Lieutenant Henry Wells Jackson (March 10, 1827-May 27, 1864), was the only Utah battle fatality of the Civil War and the first-known Latter-Day Saint to be killed in a U.S. national conflict. Jackson marched in the Mormon Battalion, Company D, . . . — — Map (db m302393) HM
336 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — 314 — Warm Springs —
On N 300 W.
July 26, 1847, President Brigham Young and others descended Ensign Peak and located Sulphur Springs. Thomas Bullock wrote: "About 1½ miles north of the Temple Block is a sulphur spring which I dug out and made into a beautiful place." A bathhouse 15 . . . — — Map (db m124915) HM
337 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Welcome to Ensign Peak —
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
From Ensign Peak the pioneer leaders laid plans for Salt Lake City. They envisioned a prospering community of wide streets, farms, homes, schools, shops, churches, and a temple. George A. Smith reported that before leaving Nauvoo, Illinois, for the . . . — — Map (db m225320) HM
338 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Willard T. and Caroline Y. Cannon House — Capitol Hill Historic District —
On State Street (Utah Route 186) just south of East Capital Street (East 200 North), on the left when traveling south.
Constructed in 1918, this Tudor Revival Style house was built for Willard Telle and Caroline Y. Cannon, who had purchased the land from Loren Price Jr. in 1917. Character defining architectural features of the home includes its asymmetry, . . . — — Map (db m149981) HM
339 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — B'nai Israel Temple — Utah Historic Site —
On 400 East, on the right when traveling north.
Designed by Philip Meyer, a native of Germany and a nephew of local retail magnate Frederick Auerbach, the B'nai Israel Temple was constructed in 1890-91. Henry Monheim, a local architect, supervised the construction. It is one of the few remaining . . . — — Map (db m35790) HM
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340 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Chase Mill —
Near East 1300 South.
Built in 1852 by Isaac Chase, a native of New York State who came to Utah in September 1847. His daughter Louisa drove the ox team across the plains which brought the mill stones and mill irons which were used in the manufacture of flour. In 1854, . . . — — Map (db m35131) HM
341 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Congregation Montefiore — Utah Historic Site —
On 300 East, on the right when traveling north.
This Synagogue was constructed in 1903 at a cost of $9,000, and was one of only 4 synagogues built in Utah during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was designed by prominent Utah architect Carl Neuhausen. The building's exotic style results from . . . — — Map (db m35833) HM
342 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Ezra Thompson, Jr. House — South Temple Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On East South Temple Street at G Street, on the right when traveling east on East South Temple Street.
Constructed in 1896, this large, two-story, Victorian Eclectic style dwelling was built for Frederick C. Gentsch. He was the general superintendent of the Pacific Express Company and owned the home until 1900, when it was sold to Ezra Thompson, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m273996) HM
343 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Federal Reserve Bank — Salt Lake Branch of the Federal Reserve —
On East South Temple west of South State Street ( Route 186), on the right when traveling east.
The bronze entrance to the Eagle Gate Tower once graced the Federal Reserve Bank building that stood on this corner. A branch of the Federal Reserve Bank first opened in Salt Lake City in 1918, but efforts to construct a building were repeatedly . . . — — Map (db m146596) HM
344 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — N-120 — First Church of Christ, Scientist — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On East 300 South, on the right when traveling east.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Utah was organized in Salt Lake City on July 17, 1891. The church, designed by architect Walter E. Ware, was constructed of brick and kyune sandstone. Dedicated on November 27, 1898, the building is the . . . — — Map (db m274090) HM
345 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — S-28 — First Church of Christ, Scientist, Salt Lake City — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On East 300 South, on the right when traveling east.
Organized July 17, 1891 Cornerstone laid June 4, 1898 Dedication November 27, 1898 Built of brick and kyune sandstone Architect: W. E. Ware First Christian Science Church established in Utah Marker placed 1973 — — Map (db m274089) HM
346 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Hollywood Apartments —
On East 100 South, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1909, this imposing 31-unit apartment building, notable for its construction of rusticated and decorative ashlar concrete block, is the only remaining example of its type in Salt Lake City. All of the apartments have built-in Murphy beds, . . . — — Map (db m36002) HM
347 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Isaac Chase House — National Register — Utah Historic Site —
Near South 900 East.
In 1847 pioneer Isaac Chase built a one-room shanty and a sawmill on Emigration Creek. A few years later he joined with Mormon leader Brigham Young, owner of the adjacent allotments, and together they built a flour mill and this house, the . . . — — Map (db m263285) HM
348 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — N-1047 — Lewis S. and Theresa B. Hills House — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On East 100 South, on the right when traveling west.
This Victorian Eclectic style house was built c. 1905 for financier and businessman Lewis S. Hills. After settling in Salt Lake City in 1862, Hills soon became involved in a successful mercantile business. That success led to the formation in 1868 . . . — — Map (db m274000) HM
349 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — 130 — Liberty Park —
On East 900 South, on the right when traveling east.
The original five acre plot, located in the Big Field Survey, was assigned to Isaac Chase, a pioneer of 1847. A spring of clear water made it a verdant spot. Later he purchased three other tracts and planted seeds of locust trees around his home and . . . — — Map (db m35127) HM
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350 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — N-1037 — Lincoln Arms Apartments —
On 100 South, on the right when traveling east.
Apartments such as this were a new type of residential building that emerged during the early 20th century as Salt Lake City developed into an urban center. Dozens of multi-story brick apartments were constructed in the neighborhoods near downtown. . . . — — Map (db m35957) HM
351 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Modern Irrigation —
On 300 South, on the right when traveling west.
Commemorating the beginning in America of Modern Irrigation in this vicinity on July 23 and 24, 1847, by the “Mormon” pioneers. ————————————— . . . — — Map (db m1376) HM
352 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — 102 — Pioneer Camping Grounds —
On University Boulevard at State Street, on the right when traveling east on University Boulevard.
This ten-acre block served as camping grounds for immigrant trains. The vanguard of the first band of pioneers pitched their tent here July 23, 1847, at which time their leader Orson Pratt dedicated the land. Later it became the focal point for . . . — — Map (db m143213) HM
353 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — 299 — Pioneer Home — Isaac Chase -- Brigham Young —
Near South 700 East.
This home was erected 1853-1854 by Isaac Chase who with his wife Phebe and their family came to Utah in 1847. Originally it had eight rooms, including a large kitchen with a built-in dutch oven. The adobes were made on the church farm and the small . . . — — Map (db m35129) HM
354 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Richmond Park —
On East 600 South at Denver Street, on the right when traveling east on East 600 South.
Dedicated to Mignon Backer Richmond April 1, 1897 March 11, 1984 Educator-Civic Leader Humanitarian Utah's First Black College Graduate Utah State University June 1921 — — Map (db m273861) HM
355 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Salt Lake 2002 Paralympics — The Athletes —
Near Harvey Milk Boulevard.
The Athletes For me, that's the best part about being an athlete; the ability to inspire and motivate other people. Alpine Skier Muffy Davis On March 7, more than 450 athletes from 36 countries proudly marched into Rice-Eccles Stadium for . . . — — Map (db m263296) HM
356 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Salt Lake 2002 Paralympics — The Ceremonies —
Near Harvey Milk Boulevard.
My plan for the future is to try and recruit more young people to the sport. Skiing has given me so much...it has showed me that the most important thing is not to win but to achieve goals for yourself. Nordic Skier Ragnhild Myklebust They . . . — — Map (db m263298) HM
357 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Salt Lake 2002 Paraplympics — Sport Competitions —
Near Harvey Milk Boulevard.
When I look up in the stands and see my kids crying because they're so happy, it's an amazing feeling You couldn't write this any better. Ice Sledge Hocky Player Manuel Cuerna, Jr. The Salt Lake 2002 Paralympics presented competition in . . . — — Map (db m263300) HM
358 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — 30 — Salt Lake City & County Building — 1891-1894, Monheim, Bird, & Proudfoot
On 200 East, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
The Salt Lake City & County Building is one of Salt Lake City’s most beloved landmarks. The building is Utah’s finest example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. Numerous detailed carvings, including Indian chiefs, Spanish explorers, and . . . — — Map (db m132257) HM
359 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — N-68 — Simon Bamberger House — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On East 100 South, on the right when traveling west.
This house was constructed c. 1880 as the residence for the Simon Bamberger family. Born February 27, 1845 of Jewish parents in the German village of Eberstadt in Hesse-Darmstadt, Bamberger immigrated to the United States in 1859 at the age of . . . — — Map (db m273997) HM
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360 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — N-6 — St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral —
On 100 South west of W 300 E, on the right when traveling west.
Begun in 1870-1871, Completed 1882-1902. Architect Richard Upjohn, founder of A.I.A. Utah's oldest non-Mormon church in continuous use. — — Map (db m36041) HM
361 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Temple Square Railroad Spur —
On West South Temple Street, on the right when traveling east.
Hauling granite to build a temple From 1872-1892, a railroad spur ran up the middle of South Temple Street, greatly accelerating the construction of the temple. In its first year of operation, it carried more than 4,000 tons of rough cut . . . — — Map (db m245957) HM
362 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Templeton Building — Salt Lake City's first "Skyscraper" —
On East South Temple west of South State Street ( Route 186), on the right when traveling east.
The Templeton, a six-story brick and stone building, constructed in 1889-1890, was designed by Joseph D. C. Young, a son of Brigham Young and a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The impressive structure was erected by Zion’s Saving Bank . . . — — Map (db m146595) HM
363 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — 262 — The Cedar Tree Shrine —
On South 600 East south of East Broadway / E 300 S, in the median.
The street to the north was originally Emmigration Road – the only approach from the east. Over this road the pioneers of 1847 and subsequent years entered the valley of the Great Salt Sea. They found growing near this site a lone cedar and . . . — — Map (db m35125) HM
364 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — S-73 — Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church —
On Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
Organized during the 1880’s by the Reverend T. Saunders, this congregation has served as a focus of black religious, social, and cultural activity in Utah from territorial days to the present. In 1907 property at this spot was acquired, and a church . . . — — Map (db m35829) HM
365 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — S-29 — Trolley Square — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On South 700 East, on the right when traveling south.
Site of LDS Tenth Ward square until 1888 when it was purchased and used as a territorial fairgrounds through 1901. Car barns and repair shops built 1908-1910 under the direction of E.H Harriman for Utah Light and Railway Company. Barns housed Salt . . . — — Map (db m273844) HM
366 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — S-29 — Trolley Square — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On East 600 South, on the right when traveling west.
Site of LDS Tenth Ward square until 1888 when it was purchased and used as a territorial fairgrounds through 1901. Car barns and repair shops built 1908-1910 under the direction of E.H Harriman for Utah Light and Railway Company. Barns housed Salt . . . — — Map (db m273857) HM
367 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Utah Light and Railway Co. Car Barns (Trolley Square) — Central City Historic District — National Register of Historic Places —
On South 700 East, on the right when traveling south.
Salt Lake City was one of the first cities in the U.S. to introduce a trolley car system, electrifying its first line in 1889. Railroad magnate E.H. Harriman purchased a controlling interest in Utah Light Railway Company with plans to build a . . . — — Map (db m273850) HM
368 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Central City — Utah Light and Railway Co. Car Barns (Trolley Square) — Central City Historic District — National Register of Historic Places —
On East 600 South, on the right when traveling west.
Salt Lake City was one of the first cities in the U.S. to introduce a trolley car system, electrifying its first line in 1889. Railroad magnate E.H. Harriman purchased a controlling interest in Utah Light Railway Company with plans to build a . . . — — Map (db m273855) HM
369 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Downtown — Devereaux House — Also Known as the Staines-Jennings Mansion —
On South Temple Street, on the right when traveling west.
Devereaux House was Salt Lake City's earliest mansion and, in its day, the most elegant. As a unique mansion in an isolated frontier city, the Devereaux was the setting of many social gatherings that included prominent local citizens and important . . . — — Map (db m35793) HM
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370 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Downtown — Gardo House — One of the Most Elegant Homes in the City —
On East South Temple Street at State Street, on the right when traveling east on East South Temple Street.
This elaborate Victorian mansion, known formerly as the Gardo House, was designed by William H. Folsom and Joseph H. Ridges in 1872 as an official residence for Brigham Young, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was also . . . — — Map (db m234526) HM
371 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Downtown — 358 — Transcontinental Railroad —
On 400 West at South Temple Street, on the right when traveling south on 400 West.
As western settlement increased, the need for an overland railroad was voiced by various groups, including Utah pioneers who petitioned Congress, Mar. 1852. The Enabling Act of 1862 authorized construction. First rails laid by Central Pacific in . . . — — Map (db m35805) HM
372 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Downtown — William Staines and William Jennings —
On South Temple Street, on the right when traveling west.
Two men figure most prominently in the history of Devereaux House. William Staines was the original occupant of this property. Staines was an English-born horticulturist whose dedication to his "mission to beautify Zion" helped establish the . . . — — Map (db m35803) HM
373 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — N-582 — Fire Station No. 8 — Utah Historic Site —
On South 1300 East, on the right when traveling south.
National Register Utah Historic Site FIRE STATION NO. 8 Fire Station No. 8, the second oldest visually intact fire station in Salt Lake City, is historically significant in documenting the expansion and development of the firefighting . . . — — Map (db m240558) HM
374 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — N-240 — Fortunato Anselmo House — National register — Utah Historic Site —
On 900 East, on the right when traveling south.
This house was constructed in 1903 by Silas B. Wood. In 1920 Fortunato Anselmo purchased the house and lived here until 1950. Born October 1, 1883, in Grimaldi, Italy, Fortunato Anselmo immigrated to the United States in the first decade of the . . . — — Map (db m263221) HM
375 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — Herman L. Franks —
Near South 700 East, on the right when traveling north.
Herman L Franks was horn in Price, Utah, in 1914. He grew up in St Lake City and spent much of his youth in Salt Lake baseball parks. At seventeen Franks was signed as a catcher by Hollywood in the Pacific Coast League. For most of the next 50 years . . . — — Map (db m273837) HM
376 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — 96 — Kennedy Ditch —
On 1100 East, on the right when traveling west.
The Kennedy Ditch was an early pioneer irrigation canal taken out of Parley's Canyon stream near 17th East. The construction was achieved as a cooperative work project, and the new channel named after its first Watermaster, Charles Kennedy, a Utah . . . — — Map (db m273646) HM
377 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — N-159 — L.D.S. Tenth Ward Square —
On 800 East at 400 South ( Highway 186), on the right when traveling south on 800 East.
As a result of the organization of the original 19 wards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “Mormons” in Salt Lake City on February 22, 1849, ward squares or blocks were created on which the public buildings for each ward . . . — — Map (db m35828) HM
378 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — S-76 — Ladies Literary Club Building — Utah Historic Site —
Near East South Temple Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building, designed by the architectural firm of Ware and Treganza, was constructed 192-1913 for the Ladies Literary Club. Organized in 1877 the club is one of the oldest women's clubs in the United States. The club sponsors projects to enhance . . . — — Map (db m263220) HM
379 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — 281 — Pioneer Rock Wall —
On South University Street.
Near this spot once stood a wall built of stone from Red Butte Canyon. Decision to thus enclose University of Deseret now University of Utah campus was made, March 13, 1850, same day present site recommended by Brigham Young and committee was . . . — — Map (db m239748) HM
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380 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, East Central — 18 — Sisters of the Holy Cross — Catholic Pioneers in the Cause of Christian Education and Charity in Utah —
On 100 South at 1100 East, on the right when traveling west on 100 South.
In June 1875 in answer to the appeal of the Rev. Lawrence Scanlan, two Sisters of the Holy Cross, Mother M. Augusta and Sister M. Raymond, came to Salt Lake City. In August they were joined by Sisters M. Pauline, Anna, Josepha, Holy Innocents, and . . . — — Map (db m149966) HM
381 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Fairpark — 7 — Donner Trail 1846 —
On North Temple Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Donner Party led by George and Jacob Donner and James F. Reed passed here and crossed Jordan River nearby about September 2, 1846. This party, consisting of 81 persons, 35 of them children, was delayed 2 weeks building a road via emigration . . . — — Map (db m152455) HM
382 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Fairpark — Nelson Wheeler Whipple House —
On 400 North 0.4 miles west of 300 West 400 North (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling west.
This substantial two-story house was built in 1854 by Nelson Wheeler Whipple at a cost of approximately $2,000. Whipple was a Mormon immigrant from New York who arrived in Salt Lake City in 1850. During his long career in Utah he worked as a . . . — — Map (db m95945) HM
383 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Holladay Cottonwood — Big Cottonwood Mining District —
On Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, on the right when traveling east.
Big Cottonwood Canyon has played a major role in the mining, timber and recreation history of Utah. Lumber was used to build mine facilities and to build and fuel the settlement of Salt Lake Valley. In the 1850s, steam-powered sawmills peppered . . . — — Map (db m275961) HM
384 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Holladay Cottonwood — Blind Miner of the Wasatch — James LeRoy "Roy" Newman (1894-1974) —
On Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, on the right when traveling north.
Roy Newman was blinded and nearly killed when a stick of dynamite misfired in this mine in 1929. But the determined miner recovered and returned to work his mine alone for another 45 years! You can see the mine portal to the right of this sign, . . . — — Map (db m275923) HM
385 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Liberty Wells — 509 — First Encampment in the Salt Lake Valley —
On 500 East, on the right when traveling east.
On July 22, 1847, the main body of the Mormon Pioneer Company, along with a few of the Mormon Battalion sick detachment and some of the Mississippi Saints, camped near this location. After leaving Emigration Canyon, the group traveled in a . . . — — Map (db m273649) HM
386 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Liberty Wells — First Encampment Park —
On South 500 East, on the right when traveling west.
First Encampment Park is located at the approximate location where the First Pioneer Company of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints camped when they arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on July 22, 1847. The park is an interpretive . . . — — Map (db m273680) HM
387 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Liberty Wells — How the Park Came to Be —
Near 500 East, on the right when traveling east.
This park grew from what began as a Federal Heights Ward sesquicentennial project-a simple monument to mark the first Mormon campsite in Great Salt Lake Valley. The vision expanded, and the park became a joint project of the Emigration and Wells . . . — — Map (db m273651) HM
388 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Liberty Wells — Others Who Came —
Near 500 East, on the right when traveling east.
When the main body of the Pioneer Company camped here July 22, 1847, other members of the Company were in various locations. A group of pioneers and two Mormon Battalion men (James Oakley and George S. Clark) were delayed by Colorado tick . . . — — Map (db m273650) HM
389 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Liberty Wells — 137 — Wilford Woodruff Farm 1850 —
On 500 East, on the right when traveling south.
Wilford Woodruff's farm was 20 acres located between Kensington Avenue (about 1500 South) and 1700 South between Easington East. This rich farmland was irrigated with water from Parleys Creek and Emigration Creek. Wilford Woodruff farmed here for . . . — — Map (db m273819) HM
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390 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Liberty Wells — Wilford Woodruff Farmhouse — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On 500 East, on the right when traveling south.
The Wilford Woodruff Farmhouse was built in 1859-1860. It is a two-story log home designed in a pioneer Classical style, which includes hand-hewn logs, adobe brick, square nails, and plaster mixed with horsehair. It is still on its original . . . — — Map (db m273821) HM
391 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Millcreek — St. Mark’s/Westminster School of Nursing —
On 3900 South, on the right when traveling east.
In April 1, 1894, the St. Mark’s Hospital Board of Directors authorized the establishment of the first Official Nurses Training School in the Intermountain Region. Mary Edith Newitt was employed as Superintendant of the Training School. The . . . — — Map (db m1430) HM
392 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 6 — Alta Club Building — 1897-1898, Frederick A. Hale —
On South State Street (Utah Route 186) just south of East South Temple, on the right when traveling north.
This building has housed the Alta Club for over 100 years. Prominent Utah businessmen founded the exclusive club in 1883. The original members were all non-Mormons and most were involved in the mining industry. The Alta Club's official . . . — — Map (db m146855) HM
393 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 57 — Bertolini Block — 1891-1892, William Carroll —
On West 200 South 0.1 miles east of South 200 West, on the right when traveling east.
The Bertolini Block is one of the few physical reminders of the immigrant communities which flourished in Salt Lake City at the turn of the century. Ignazio Bertolini, an Italian-American real estate developer, constructed the building in . . . — — Map (db m146856) HM
394 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-130 — Bertolini Block — Utah Historic Site —
On West 200 South 0.1 miles east of South 200 West, on the right when traveling east.
The Bertolini Block, constructed in 1891-1892, was designed by William Carroll. Built for Ignazio Bertolini, a native of Italy, the building was originally used for his real estate office and private residence. Later it was occupied by various . . . — — Map (db m146869) HM
395 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 46 — Broadway Hotel — 1912, B. O. Mecklenburg —
On West Broadway (300 South), on the right when traveling west.
The Broadway Hotel is one of the dozen hotels built in downtown Salt Lake City shortly after the completion of the city's two major rail depots. The building is most notable today for the portico on its southeast corner. This portico marks the . . . — — Map (db m35695) HM
396 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Capitol Theatre —
On 200 South, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed 1912-1913, the Capitol Theatre incorporated classical design and was stylistically advanced for its time. the theater's highly decorative Italian Renaissance style is significant as an innovation in the development of Utah architecture. . . . — — Map (db m35547) HM
397 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — COTU-1 — Central Overland Trail - Washington Square — [Previously Emigrant Square] —
On State Street, on the right when traveling north.
"The city presents a handsome appearance. About 9 o'clock the whole train arrived and is camped in Emigration Square in a dusty place, full of horses and wagons from the states. A large number of old acquaintances came into our camp to . . . — — Map (db m273865) HM
398 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-459 — Central Warehouse Building —
On 200 South, on the right when traveling west.
This reinforced concrete warehouse with a brick facade was built in 1929 for George E. Chandler, founder of the Central Warehouse Company. Part of the Warehouse District in the Salt Lake City Multiple-Resource Area, this structure helps document the . . . — — Map (db m35950) HM
399 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — City Creek — The Creek That Built A City —
Near South Temple Street.
As City Creek flowed out of the canyon, it split into two main branches one of which ran through the western part of this block continuing on to the south of the city where it joined other creeks before reaching the Jordan River. As the city . . . — — Map (db m172183) HM
400 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Salt Lake Tribune — An Historic Milestone in Utah Journalism —
Near South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
First published on April 15, 1871, in a pioneer print shop at 33 West on 1st South, The Salt Lake Daily Tribune and Mining Gazette had an initial circulation of 2,000. In its centennial year, The Salt Lake Tribune served more than 107,000 daily and . . . — — Map (db m200659) HM

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