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Historical Markers in Salt Lake City, Utah

 
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101 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-130 — Bertolini BlockUtah Historic Site
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
102 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 46 — Broadway Hotel1912, B. O. Mecklenburg
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
103 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Capitol Theatre
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
104 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-459 — Central Warehouse Building
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
105 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — City CreekThe Creek That Built A City
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
106 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Salt Lake TribuneAn Historic Milestone in Utah Journalism
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
107 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Commercial Street167-169 Regent Street
This site originally housed two buildings used as brothels on Salt Lake City’s busy Commercial Street during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Commercial Street was created in 1871, one of the first streets to be cut through Salt Lake City’s large . . . Map (db m35306) HM
108 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Congregation B'Nai IsraelSite of the First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in Utah
Jews have been part of Utah’s religious, economic, social, and political life since the mid-19th century. Congregation B’Nai Israel was organized in 1874. The first service was held in March, 1883. B’Nai Israel merged with Congregation Montefiore in . . . Map (db m35792) HM
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109 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 53 — Crane Building1910, Ware & Treganza
The Crane Company constructed this building in 1910 to house the Salt Lake City branch of its internationally-known valve, engine, plumbing fixture, and heating system business. The company opened its Salt Lake branch in 1902, just a few years . . . Map (db m146857) HM
110 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 26 — David Keith Building1902, Frederick A. Hale
This building was constructed in 1902 for David Keith. Keith was another of Utah's mining magnates and a close friend of Thomas Kearns. The two men developed one of the world's most lucrative silver mines, the Silver King in Park City. This building . . . Map (db m223414) HM
111 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-83 — Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Station
This railroad station was constructed between 1908 and 1910 to serve the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the Western Pacific Railroad. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad was completed between Denver and Salt Lake City in March 1883, and the . . . Map (db m34997) HM
112 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 16 — Eagle Emporium Building1864, William Paul
Built in 1864, the Eagle Emporium Building is the oldest existing commercial building in downtown Salt Lake City. William Jennings, Utah's first millionaire, constructed the building to house his mercantile business. The Eagle Emporium Building was . . . Map (db m35804) HM
113 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 20 — First National Bank Building1872-1873, Thomas J. Johnson — Cast iron facade by Richard M. Upjohn —
The First National Bank Building features the oldest known cast iron facade in the Intermountain West. It was designed by Richard M. Upjohn, one of America’s most distinguished 19th-century architects. The building originally had a fourth story . . . Map (db m35541) HM
114 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — First Security Branch of Wells FargoOldest continuously operated banking site in Utah
This site, the northeast corner of First South and Main (formerly East Temple Street), was first occupied in the 1850s by an adobe building housing the Hooper & Eldridge bank. This bank was succeeded under territorial law in 1871 by the Bank of . . . Map (db m35000) HM
115 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 38 — Frank E. Moss Federal CourthouseSalt Lake City Federal Building and Post Office1902-1905, James Knox Taylor, Supervising Architect of the Treasury
After Utah became a state in 1896, the Federal Government began planning a building to house federal offices in Salt Lake City. The Treasury Department considered two sites for the building. After vocal opposition from many of Salt Lake City's . . . Map (db m146591) HM
116 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 8 — Great Salt Lake City Station
This monument marks the site of the Great Salt Lake City station of the Pony Express, St. Joseph Mo. - Sacramento Cal., inaugurated April 3, 1860.Map (db m200663) HM
117 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 50 — Henderson Block1897-1899, Walter E. Ware
The Henderson Block was the first produce warehouse constructed along Salt Lake City’s rail lines. This strategic location helped Wilber S. Henderson transform his produce business into one of the largest wholesale grocery companies in the . . . Map (db m146860) HM
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118 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-168 — Henderson BlockUtah Historic Site
The Henderson Block was constructed 1897-1898 for Wilber S. Henderson to house his wholesale grocery business. The Three story stone and brick office and warehouse was designed by architect Walter E. Ware. Additions were made to the building in 1931 . . . Map (db m146899) HM
119 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-119 — Herald Building
Designed by architect John C. Craig, the Herald Building was constructed in 1905 to house the Salt Lake Herald, a daily newspaper which began publication in June 1870. The Salt Lake Herald ceased publication in 1920. During its existence, the paper . . . Map (db m35544) HM
120 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 47 — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church1924, Pope & Burton and N. A. Dokas
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is evidence of the size and religious devotion of Salt Lake City's Greek immigrant community. In the early 20th century, Greeks were the largest immigrant group in Utah. Salt Lake City's Greek community was . . . Map (db m35696) HM
121 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-75 — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox ChurchUtah Historic Site
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. . . . Map (db m35285) HM
122 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — S-46 — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox ChurchUtah Historic Site
Replaced the First Greek Church in Utah, consecrated in 1905. Designed in the Byzantine tradition, its construction began in July 1923 and was completed in August 1924. Surrounding the church were once many immigrant neighborhoods dependent on the . . . Map (db m35283) HM
123 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 23 — Hotel MonacoContinental Bank Building — 1923-1924, George W. Kelham and Frederick A. Hale —
While 13 stories tall, the Continental Bank Building's main street façade is only three bays wide. The building's narrowness gives it a vertical emphasis. Its design combines Second Renaissance Revival elements on the first two floors and a plain . . . Map (db m223395) HM
124 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 24 — Karrick Block1887, Richard K.A. Kletting
The Karrick Block is the oldest existing work of Richard Kletting, one of Utah's most prominent architects. Kletting is best known for designing the State Capitol Building. The Karrick Block was one of his first commercial works in Utah. Its façade . . . Map (db m223413) HM
125 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 25 — Lollin Block1894, Richard K.A. Kletting
The Lollin Block, built in 1894, is the work of prominent Utah architect Richard Kletting. The building reflects Kletting's preference for classical motifs. The building's classical elements include Roman arches, dentil moldings, and egg-and-dart . . . Map (db m223411) HM
126 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — McIntyre Building
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 . . . Map (db m35560) HM
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127 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Morgan Commercial & Normal CollegeOrganised January 1868
On this site John Morgan, noted Civil War Veteran, Educator, L.D.S. Missionary and Church Leader, established the first successful educational institution in the Territory of Utah. Here was established the Morgan College in 1870, Utah’s first . . . Map (db m152852) HM
128 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 9 — Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Building1947, Ashton & Evans
The Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company finished the first two stories of this building in 1939. The additional four stories were added in 1947 as the demand for telephones boomed after World War II. This building is one of the . . . Map (db m146597) HM
129 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 36 — New Grand Hotel1910, John C. Craig
Colorful, inlaid tiles and a wide, bracketed cornice adorn the New Grand Hotel. John Daly built the hotel in 1910. Daly owned several lucrative silver mines in Park City, including the Daly-West, and was influential in Salt Lake City’s . . . Map (db m146598) HM
130 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 41 — New York Hotel1906, Richard K. A. Kletting
When first constructed in 1906, the New York Hotel provided luxurious accommodations for travelers. The building offered steam heat and electric lights in every room while advertisements assured all guests of excellent service. The hotel . . . Map (db m146586) HM
131 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 40 — Odd Fellows Hall1891, George F. Costerisan
The International Order of Odd Fellows wsa one of the many secret fraternal organizations popular in 19th-century America. These organizations engaged in a variety of social and charitable activities. They also offered "fraternal insurance" . . . Map (db m146593) HM
132 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Park (Rio Grande) Hotel
The Park Hotel is significant for its association with the early 20th-century development of Salt Lake City’s transportation and industrial district. Built immediately after the completion of the nearby Rio Grande and Union Pacific railroad stations . . . Map (db m34996) HM
133 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 55 — Patrick Dry Goods Company BuildingDecker-Patrick Building1913-1914, Headlund & Kent
This building has housed the same business since its construction in 1914. The Decker-Patrick Company, which advertised itself as "Wholesale dealers in dry goods, notions, and men's and women's furnishing," later changed its name to the Patrick . . . Map (db m146858) HM
134 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 43 — Peery Hotel1910, Charles B. Onderdonk
Built just three blocks east of the Denver & Rio Grande Depot, the Peery Hotel was well-placed to take advantage of Salt Lake City's rail traffic. The building has functioned continuously as a hotel since its construction in 1910. The E-shaped . . . Map (db m146859) HM
135 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-172 — Peery HotelUtah Historic Site
The Peery Hotel was constructed in 1910 by Joseph S. and David H. Peery.Map (db m35291) HM
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136 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 23 — Pioneer Square
This monument marks the site of the "Old Fort" in which the Mormon Pioneers wintered in 1847-48 and in which some of the settlers resided for several years. Brigham Young laid the foundation stones on August 10, 1847, for 4 of the 17 houses . . . Map (db m161604) HM
137 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Pioneer Telegraph Office
At this location on October 18 1861 stood the telegraph pole, shown on above plaque, on which telegraph wires were joined which spanned a continent and united two oceans. On that date the first two telegrams transmitted were as follows: . . . Map (db m35085) HM
138 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — N-3 — Salt Lake City and County Building
Built 1891-1894 of Kyune sandstone. Architects: Proudfoot, Bird and Monheim. Served as Utah State Capitol 1896-1916.Map (db m35873) HM
139 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 58 — Salt Lake City High SchoolOregon Shortline Railroad1897-1898, Carl M. Neuhausen
The Oregon Shortline Railroad Company built the lower, eastern section of this building to house its offices in 1897. Shortly therafter, the Salt Lake City School Board contracted with the railroad to build the small annex and larger, more elaborate . . . Map (db m35714) HM
140 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 21 — Salt Lake Herald Building1905, John C. Craig
The Salt Lake Herald Building's U-shaped plan is unusual. Many 19th and early 20th- century buildings have a U-shaped plan to allow light and air to reach interior offices. Most often, however, the "U" opens to the rear or the side of the . . . Map (db m35543) HM
141 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — S-13 — Salt Lake Stock & Mining Exchange Building Reported missing
Built 1909 of sandstone & brick. Exchange organized 1888. Played essential part in development of nation’s resources as financial center for mining activities of the west.Map (db m132147) HM
142 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 34 — Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange1908-1909, John C. Craig
This street is named Exchange Place after the Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange Building. As part of his efforts to make south downtown the financial center of Salt Lake City, Samuel Newhouse donated this site to the Salt Lake Mining and . . . Map (db m35610) HM
143 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 20 — Social Hall
This monument marks the site of the Social Hall, the first recreation center in the intermountain west. Built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of Brigham Young. Made of plastered adobe walls with native wood . . . Map (db m35756) HM
144 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 8 — Social HallOriginal building, 1852; Glass monument, 1992
This glass enclosure marks the site of Social Hall, Utah’s first theater. Mormon settlers built the Social Hall in 1852, just five years after their arrival in the Salt Lake Valley. The simple adobe building was evidence of the strong . . . Map (db m35753) HM
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145 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — The Flag of the United States of America
In the summer of 1847, this site, known then as the "Old Fort," was the first permanent Anglo-Saxon settlement in the west. It was here that the American Flag was first raised. This Sesquicentennial Flag Pole is raised as a tribute to the pioneers . . . Map (db m35269) HM
146 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — The Old ClockDedicated to Roy W. Simmons and I. J. "Izzy" Wagner — February 2, 2007 —
Friends and business partners, Roy Simmons and I. J. "Izzy" Wagner spent more than half a century building businesses - including Zions Bank - and improving their communities. The time they devoted to enhancing beauty, culture, and history in . . . Map (db m35325) HM
147 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — The Pony Express
Pony Express Division Headquarters Here, Ben Ficklin, General Superintendent, and Major Howard Egan and James C. Bromley, Division Superintendents, had their headquarters. The Following Were Honored Utah Riders Howard Egan • . . . Map (db m200662) HM
148 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — The Salt Lake Theatre
Long, long be my heart with such memories filled; like the vase in which roses have once been distilled. You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, but the scent of the roses will hang ’round it still.Thomas Moore . . . Map (db m35755) HM
149 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 295 — Utah's First Fort
On this ten acre square during the years 1847-1849 stood the first fort, historic Mormon bastion, sometimes called the "Plymouth Rock of the West." Homes were erected of logs or adobe, side by side, with the rear walls forming a protective . . . Map (db m35280) HM
150 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Utah's First Pioneer Burial Site
Utah's first pioneer burial site was located just thirty feet west and two hundred feet south of this point. Here, thirty-three Utah pioneers were buried beginning with three year-old Milton Thirlkill. This youngster from Mississippi drowned on 11 . . . Map (db m35194) HM
151 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 52 — Westgate Fine Arts CenterKahn Brothers Grocery Building1901, architect unknown
Aaron Keyser constructed this building in 1901 and leased it to Emmanuel Kahn for his grocery business. Kahn was among the first Jewish settlers in Utah. In 1913, the Kahn Grocery Company moved to a new location and the N. O. Nelson . . . Map (db m146592) HM
152 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Sugar House — 203 — Calder's Park
In the early 1860's George and Mary B. Calder built one of the first amusement parks on this spot. They cleared the land with oxen, planted grass and trees and converted a natural spring of water into a lake for boating. It was spanned by a . . . Map (db m40229) HM
153 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Sugar House — 39 — Jordan & Salt Lake City Canal
The foundation work on the Salt Lake Temple was nearing completion and soon would be ready for the granite upper walls. The four day trip from the quarry with oxen-drawn wagons could not possibly provide stone as quickly as it was needed. To . . . Map (db m1420) HM
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154 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Sugar House — The Old Sugar House
Home of one of the earliest efforts toward the creation of local industry in Utah. At these crossroads, in 1853-55, a structure was erected which stood for many years as a symbol of pioneer enterprises and courage. Its site was approximately two . . . Map (db m1436) HM
155 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — 20th Ward Meetinghouse
Formed in 1856 to accommodate rapid growth in the area, the 20th Ward originally met in a meetinghouse on 2nd Avenue between D and E streets. By 1884 when the need for a larger facility and the desire of the school board to use the location for a . . . Map (db m1560) HM
156 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — 35 — A Private School House
Built by Brigham Young for his own children stood on this corner lot 1860-1903 This early school was directed by Eli B. Kelsey, who in soliciting additional students announced in the Deseret News, December 12, 1860, as follows: . . . Map (db m35005) HM
157 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — 463 — Anderson Tower
Anderson Tower was built in 1884 by Robert R. Anderson (1848-1935) a pioneer of 1867, and one of the original settlers on the north bench of Salt Lake City. The tower was patterned after similar towers Mr. Anderson had seen in Scotland as a young . . . Map (db m124173) HM
158 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Brigham Young Historic Park
Honored here for his roles as pioneer, colonizer, governor, and religious leader, Brigham Young was best known as simply "Brother Brigham". A beloved leader and wise counselor, he served as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day . . . Map (db m132637) HM
159 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Canyon Quarries
Canyon quarries provided stone for many pioneer structures. Much of the sandstone used in homes, civic buildings, and the temple's first foundation came from Red Butte Canyon, just east of here. Little Cottonwood Canyon, to the south, supplied . . . Map (db m234528) HM
160 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — N-16 — Cathedral of the Madeleine
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161 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Dr. Ellis Reynolds Shipp ParkDr. Ellis Reynolds Shipp — 1847 - 1939 —
When Dr. Ellis Reynolds Shipp graduated from Women's Medical College in Philadelphia with a specialty in obstetrics and diseases of women and children, she returned to Salt Lake City to practice medicine and open her School of Obstetrics and Nursing . . . Map (db m123640) HM
162 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Eagle Gate 1859
The Eagle Gate marked the entrance to the homes of Brigham Young. During the early settlement of the valley, Brigham Young was aloted the land lying athwart the mouth of City Creek Canyon. His New England heritage prompted him to desire the privacy . . . Map (db m35161) HM
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163 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Eliza R. Snow
The well-known Mormon hymn, O My Father, has lifted millions of hearts through generations with its sublime message on man's eternal journey. Words to the hymn were written by Eliza R. Snow. Born in Becket, Massachusetts in 1804, she was . . . Map (db m234341) HM
164 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — S-31, 323 — First Presbyterian Church Salt Lake CityAmerican Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
Construction of this English Gothic Revival Style Church began in June 1903 and was completed May 1906. Architect was W. E. Ware. Built of local red sandstone.Map (db m121760) HM
165 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Garden
Pioneer gardeners made "the desert blossom as the rose." Brigham Young, in his vision of their new communities, urged immigrants and missionaries to bring plants from around the world. All kinds of flowers; fruit and vegetable crops; medicinal . . . Map (db m234527) HM
166 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — 78 — Grave of Brigham YoungProphet - Pioneer - Statesman
Born June 1, 1801, at Whitingham, Vermont Died August 29, 1877, at Salt Lake City, Utah Brigham Young, second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints succeeded Joseph Smith, founder of the Church, who was martyred at . . . Map (db m62788) HM
167 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — 303 — Twentieth Ward School
On this site in 1857, the Twentieth Ward or Twentieth District School was erected, John Toone builder. The one large room served for school, church and recreation. In 1860 a two-story addition was constructed. Pupils came from all parts of Salt Lake . . . Map (db m43559) HM
168 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Waterwheels
Waterwheels commonly powered pioneer mills. The first mill on City Creek was a gristmill, built by hand in October of 1847 to grind wheat that the pioneers had brought across the plains. The energy harnessed from canyon streams in the area powered . . . Map (db m234529) HM
169 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — William Clayton
The hymn Come, Come, Ye Saints, has become a rallying song of Mormons everywhere. Its words were penned by William Clayton, born in Penwortham, Lancashire, England in 1814. He came to America as a convert of the Church of Jesus Christ of . . . Map (db m234340) HM
170 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Wooden Flumes
Wooden flumes often had to be built to harness the power of streams and rivers. Flumes took water from a stream's natural channel and directed it to the waterwheel. Branch flumes were used to control the water flow that bypassed the waterwheels. . . . Map (db m234530) HM
171 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — A Moment in Time
Running as fast as the mustang pony could run, Pony Express riders raced across nearly 1900 miles of wilderness carrying the U.S. Mail between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. With nostrils flaring, lungs gasping for air, and . . . Map (db m171340) HM
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172 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 12 — Andrus Halfway House and FarmCrescent, Utah 1858 — Relocated in 1980 —
Lucy Loomis Tuttle, the wife of Milo Andrus, directed the construction of this home while her husband was serving a mission in England. The Andrus home served as an inn, providing food and lodging for travelers. It was known as a “Halfway . . . Map (db m172042) HM
173 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Answering the CallOne of the Longest Infantry Marches in US History
In 1846, camped mainly on the shores of the Missouri River, Mormons were already exiled from the United States, bound for a refuge in the west. Then, a call to arms came from the US Government to serve in the Mexican War. US President James K. Polk . . . Map (db m173256) HM
174 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Building 55
The oldest building on Fort Douglas, constructed in 1863 of wood and adobe. Originally built as Post Commander's Quarters it served as housing for Officer and Enlisted families until 1879.Map (db m223088) HM
175 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — David P. Gardner HallU of U Circle Historic District
National Register U of U Circle Historic District David P. Gardner Hall This Neoclassical stone building, constructed 1930-31, originally served university students as their Union Building. It was paid for with student fees and was . . . Map (db m240557) HM
176 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 3 — Deseret Hospital and Quilt MuseumSalt Lake City, Utah 1884 — Replicated in 2003 —
Due to a lack of doctors in Utah, Brigham Young sent a number of women to medical schools in the East. In 1882, the Deseret Hospital was opened under the direction of the women's Relief Society. In 1884, the hospital moved to a building . . . Map (db m172759) HM
177 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 37 — Deseret Telegraph OfficeSalt Lake City, Utah 1861 — Replicated in 2001 —
In 1861, the transcontinental telegraph line ran directly through Salt Lake City. Though it provided a line of communication from east to west, it did little to connect the isolated communities in the Intermountain region. This led Brigham Young . . . Map (db m172211) HM
178 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 34 — Dinwoodey Cabinet and Chair ShopSalt Lake City, Utah 1858 — Replicated in 1995 —
Skilled craftsmen like woodworker Henry Dinwoodey learned to adapt their work to the softer woods and different conditions that existed in Utah. They imitated the styles of the eastern hardwoods and even marble in native pine, aspen, cottonwood, . . . Map (db m173390) HM
179 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 35 — Dinwoodey Pottery ShopSalt Lake City, Utah 1857 — Replicated in 1995 —
In the early settlements of Utah, the pioneer ideal was to be self-sufficient. The potter filled an important role in achieving this by helping produce the much-needed resources in the communities for kitchen, table and bedroom . . . Map (db m172757) HM
180 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 36 — Edward Snelgrove Boot ShopSalt Lake City, Utah, late 1850's — Replicated in 2001 —
Edward Snelgrove's original store was located near the corner of Main Street and 200 South in Salt Lake City. Though not an exact replica of the original boot shop operated by Snelgrove, this building provides an example of a shoe maker's . . . Map (db m172212) HM
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181 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Emma Eccles Jones Plaza
This gathering place for students, faculty and the community pays tribute to educator and philanthropist Emma Eccles Jones (1898-1991), whose landmark contributions - made in loving memory of her father during the last year of her own life - . . . Map (db m239567) HM
182 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 16 — Fairbanks HomePayson, Utah, mid 1850's — Relocated in 1981 —
This unusually large house with its ornamental detailing indicates the upper middle class status achieved by the John and Sarah Fairbanks family, after years of living in their covered wagon and log cabin. Located in Payson, Utah, the upper . . . Map (db m173192) HM
183 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas
Fort Douglas has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1970 National Park Service United States Department Of . . . Map (db m223091) HM
184 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 180 — Fort Douglas
Founded Oct. 22, 1862 by Brevet Major General Patrick Edward Connor and U.S. Volunteers ordered to defend western mail routes. Quartered first in tents and dugouts. Soon stone buildings were erected, some of which are standing. Named Camp Douglas by . . . Map (db m223087) HM
185 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas Cemetery
The Fort Douglas Cemetery was established in December 1862 under the direction of the commanding officer, Colonel Patrick Edward Connor. On 25 February 1863 the first funeral services were held for those soldiers who fell during the battle of Bear . . . Map (db m223418) HM
186 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas Commanders House
Restored and renovated through the generosity of the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation First constructed at Fort Douglas in 1875 using native red sandstone from the nearby quarry in Red Butte Canyon, this building originally . . . Map (db m225327) HM
187 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas Officers Club
Restored and renovated through the generosity of the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation First constructed in 1825 as Fort Douglas Post Headquarters, this historic structure built of Red Butte sandstone was converted into an . . . Map (db m225323) HM
188 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas Officers QuartersHonors Center
Restored through the generosity of the Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation with additional support from alumni and friends of the University of Utah Honors College First constructed as barracks for soldiers at Fort Douglas in . . . Map (db m225328) HM
189 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters
Mining and Fort Douglas have been linked historically since 1863. Colonel Patrick E. Connor was the first commanding officer of the post newly established by President Abraham Lincoln to maintain contact between the East and West during the Civil . . . Map (db m225325) HM
190 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas Post Bandstand
Restored through the generosity of Kay Winston and Allan M. Lipman Jr. and Nancy Lipman and Clark P. Giles The Post Bandstand has stood as the centerpiece of Fort Douglas for over 125 years. Soldiers, families, and Salt Lake City's citizens met . . . Map (db m223090) HM
191 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas Post ChapelInterfaith Center
Restored through the generosity of The Reverend Cannon Frederick Quinney Lawson and Janet Quinney Lawson with additional support from other individuals and faith groups The historic Fort Douglas Post Chapel was built in 1884 at a cost of . . . Map (db m225322) HM
192 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Fort Douglas Post Theater
Restored and renovated through the generosity of the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation With additional support from other donors Since its construction in 1932, the Post Theater has drawn crowds for films as well as military . . . Map (db m225329) HM
193 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — N-4 — Fort Douglas, UtahUtah Historic Site
Founded 1862 by Brevet Major General Patrick Edward Connor. Most buildings constructed of red sandstone in 1874-1876.Map (db m223089) HM
194 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 33 — Godbe-Pitts & Company DrugstoreSalt Lake City, Utah, late 1850's — Replicated in 1996 —
Many medicines in the pioneer era were made from herbs planted and grown by settlers around their homes. People also relied on commercial drugstores, like Godbe-Pitts & Company, for more exotic herbs not found in the area. Processed medicines . . . Map (db m172632) HM
195 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 15 — Great Salt Lake Social HallSalt Lake City, Utah 1853 — Replicated in 1980 —
A center for social and cultural events, the Social Hall was built from local sandstone. The first floor included a dining area with tables, benches, and a fully equipped kitchen. The upper story had a 20 x 40 foot stage and a large dance floor. . . . Map (db m173125) HM
196 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Handcarts
After the first Mormon pioneers came to Utah, thousands more came west each year to join them. Because some pioneers could not afford a covered wagon or oxen, they built simple handcarts to take their belongings in on the long trek to Utah. They . . . Map (db m171350) HM
197 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 21 — Heber East Ward SchoolHeber City, Utah 1865 — Replicated in 1996 —
Built of red sandstone from the mountains near Heber City, this building was used for school and church meetings. The year 1890 brought about Utah's Free School Law, but before 1890, teachers received their salary as a result of students' . . . Map (db m172174) HM
198 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — 18 — Hooper and Eldredge BankSalt Lake City, Utah 1866 — Replicated in 1996 —
This is a replica of the original Bank of Deseret that later became the First Security Bank and then Wells Fargo Bank. As Utah's first bank, it was established around 1866, and located on the corner of 100 South and Main Street in Salt Lake . . . Map (db m172246) HM
199 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — In Ten Days or Less...
In 1845, it took six months to get a message from the east coast of the United States to California—by the time it arrived, the news was old. In the late 1850s, a half million people had migration west, and they wanted up-to-date news from . . . Map (db m171235) HM
200 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Irrigation Station
In 1847 the first band of pioneers built a small dam across City Creek near the present site of the Mormon Temple. Before the day was over, the first ditch brought water to irrigate five acres of land. This was the beginning of western irrigation. . . . Map (db m172248) HM

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