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Historical Markers in Salt Lake City, Utah
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On Big Mountain Pass (Utah Route 65), on the right when traveling east.
On 19 July 1847, scouts Orson Pratt and John Brown climbed the mountain and became the first Latter-day Saints to see the Salt Lake Valley. Due to illness, the pioneer camp had divided into three small companies. On 23 July, the last party, led by . . . — — Map (db m150080) HM
After 4 1/2 miles of fighting boulders and brush along streambed, Donner Party gave up here, and on August 22, 1846, climbed steep hill to southwest. A survivor wrote, "We doubled teams, almost every yoke in the train (of 23 wagons) being required . . . — — Map (db m41380) HM
This monument was erected July 23, 1933, and marks the last camp site of the first company of Mormon Pioneers, under the leadership of President Brigham Young, before entering the Salt Lake Valley, July 24, 1847. — — Map (db m41379) HM
On Evergreen Avenue (3425 South), on the right when traveling east.
In 1824-26 the first black man came into Utah Territory. He was a trapper for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. His name was James Beckworth. In succeeding years many black people would follow to contribute to the development of Utah, socially and . . . — — Map (db m1379) HM
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
Perhaps one of the longest living and prominent residents of the area, known as Parley’s Hollow, now officially Parley’s Historic Nature Park, was Joseph Dudler. About 1864, he settled in this location. Here he built his home. It was two stories, . . . — — Map (db m124023) HM
Early in 1870, Joseph Dudler, owner and operator of the inn which was on the ground level of his house, built a brewery in back of his house here in Parley’s Hollow. To provide for this, in addition to the brewery proper, located on adjacent . . . — — Map (db m124024) HM
Parley's Creek, originally known by the Indian name Obit-Ko-Ke-Che Creek, was the largest stream of water which flowed from the Wasatch Mountains into the valley. This creek had beginnings high in the Wasatch Mountains to the north near what became . . . — — Map (db m123769) HM
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
From the arrival here of Brigham Young, Mormon pioneers regarded this peak as a symbol of the latter-day gathering of Israel. In August 1847 they raised an American flag upon it to demonstrate support for the mandate given through Isaiah to "lift ye . . . — — Map (db m234455) HM
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
President Gordon B. Hinckley has spoken of the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members, which is symbolized by Ensign Peak:
"This great pioneering movement of more than a century ago goes forward with . . . — — Map (db m234452) HM
On North Main Street at 200 N, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The mansion, completed in 1901, was designed for Alfred W. and Elizabeth McCune by architect S. C. Dallas. Alfred McCune acquired great wealth through railroad, mining, and timber enterprises. In 1920, after the McCune's moved to Los Angeles, they . . . — — Map (db m132485) HM
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
"And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth….Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain" (Isaiah 11:12; 13:2).
Long . . . — — Map (db m234451) HM
Near West South Temple Street at North West Temple Street.
The Assembly Hall, constructed of granite
stone left over from the building of the
temple, was completed in 1880. It is a
place of public worship, in which visitors
are welcome. Although the building is used
mainly for conferences of Latter-day . . . — — Map (db m172067) HM
On South Temple Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1845 of adobe brick. Architect: Truman O. Angell. Home of Brigham Young, second president, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints & 1st Governor Territory of Utah. — — Map (db m172048) HM
Erected about 1852. Used as the executive offices of the Territory of Utah until 1855. Headquarters of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the time it was finished until 1917 when the new church office building was complete.
For a . . . — — Map (db m172051) HM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints constructed this building between 1914 and 1917 to serve as its headquarters. Prior to its completion, the office of the Church President was located just to the east between Brigham Young’s Lion . . . — — Map (db m35685) HM
On East South Temple Street west of South State Street, on the right when traveling east.
Among the wagons that headed west with the Mormon pioneers were those carrying the historical records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After storing in records in various locations around the city in 1855-1856 the Church built a . . . — — Map (db m223420) HM
On 300 North east of State Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built: 1864 – 1866.
Originally Located: 120 East on 2nd South.
Architect: William H. Folsom.
Construction: Red Sandstone.
Served as city hall and home of territorial legislature until 1894, moved to this site with the aid of Nicholas G. Morgan, . . . — — Map (db m35075) HM
World renowned mining and metallurgical engineer, eminent business executive, benefactor and loyal friend of Utah and its people.
Guided by an inspired vision, he applied and developed processes for the beneficiation of low grade porphyritic . . . — — Map (db m72780) HM
On West South Temple just east of North 200 West, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon July 1, 1857 — July 10, 1932 Pioneer Doctor — First Woman State Senator in the U.S. Author of Utah sanitation laws Member of first State Board of Health Her office and home located near this . . . — — Map (db m146594) HM
On Main Street at Columbus Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Eliza R. Snow
Leader of Pioneer Women
January 21, 1804 - December 5, 1887
O My Father
The immortal poem – hymn, “O My Father” was written by the inspired poetess, Eliza R. Snow, sometime in the Spring of 1845 in . . . — — Map (db m35237) HM
On Columbus Street at 300 North, on the right when traveling north on Columbus Street.
From this point, looking northward, one has a clear view of ensign peak, a round hill, projecting up from the low range of which it is a part. On July 26, 1847, two days after the Mormon Pioneers entered this valley, Brigham Young and party climbed . . . — — Map (db m125020) HM
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
July 26, 1847, two days after the Mormon pioneers entered this valley Brigham Young and party climbed to this point and with the aid of field glasses made a careful survey of the mountains, canyons and streams. In the group were Heber C. Kimball, . . . — — Map (db m150534) HM
July 26, 1847, two days after the Mormon pioneers entered this valley Brigham Young and party climbed to this point and with the aid of field glasses made a careful survey of the mountains, canyons and streams. In the group were Heber C. Kimball, . . . — — Map (db m224778) HM
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
Dedicated July 26, 1996 by President Gordon B. Hinckley
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This park is the result of a public-private partnership between Salt Lake City and Ensign Peak Foundation.
About the Plaza . . . — — Map (db m225319) HM
On West 2nd North at West Temple, on the right when traveling east on West 2nd North.
The parent school or the University of Deseret, established November 11, 1850 in the home of John Pack, was located on this corner. Forty students enrolled the first year. Produce, lumber, etc. were taken for tuition and sold by Mr. Pack. Cyrus W. . . . — — Map (db m223394) HM
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
Ensign Peak has been a place for much flag-flying. Shortly after the coming of the Mormons in 1847, an American flag was flown from this summit. Early settlers may have also flown their special "flag of the kingdom" here. This "kingdom flag" was . . . — — Map (db m225193) HM
On Beck Street (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling north.
Fur trappers and traders were the first white men in this locality. William H. Ashley and men arrived in the spring of 1829.
The principal leaders were
James Bridger - Etienne Provost
Jedediah S. Smith
James Bridger, discoverer of . . . — — Map (db m124920) HM
Near Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive.
"We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and…that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent" (Pearl of Great Price, Articles of Faith 1:10). Joseph Smith's prophetic statement set out the Latter-day Saint view on the . . . — — Map (db m234445) HM
On West Temple Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Gibbs-Thomas-Hansen House, built in 1895 for Gideon A. and Margaret T. Gibbs, is both historically and architecturally significant. Bought by the Thomas family in 1906, the house is the only residence associated with Elbert D. Thomas, who, as a . . . — — Map (db m35768) HM
On North State Street (Utah Route 186) south of 200 North, on the right when traveling south.
At the founding of Salt Lake City in 1847, this city block was deeded to Heber C. Kimball, a friend of Brigham Young who served with him in the First Presidency of the LDS Church. Kimball was born in Vermont in 1801 and joined the church in New York . . . — — Map (db m155791) HM
On South Temple Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on South Temple Street.
Latitude 40°46'04" - Longitude 111°54'00" Altitude (sidewalk) 4327.27 Ft.Fixed by Orson Pratt assisted by Henry G. Sherwood, August 3, 1847, when beginning the original survey of “Great Salt Lake City,” around the . . . — — Map (db m35007) HM
Old Folks Day was inaugurated in Salt Lake City in 1875, by Charles R. Savage, assisted by Edward Hunter, presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and George Goddard, since which time all persons seventy or more years of . . . — — Map (db m34998) HM
On South Temple, on the right when traveling west.
The corner of Main Street and South Temple have long been important in Utah history. Prior to construction of Hotel Utah in 1909-11, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ general tithing office, bishop’s storehouse, and the “Deseret . . . — — Map (db m35680) HM
On South Temple at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on South Temple.
In Honor Of
Brigham Young
and
The Pioneers
[ Second Plaque Mounted on the Monument: ]
The Names of the PIONEERS Who Arrived in this Valley,
July 24, 1847,
* Signifies Those Now Living. The Unmarked Ones Are All . . . — — Map (db m35317) HM
On South Temple Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on South Temple Street.
The Hotel Utah was the “Grande Dame” of hotels in the Intermountain West. For most of the 20th century. the hotel hosted Utah’s most distinguished visitors and was a focal point of local social activity. As one historian wrote, . . . — — Map (db m35747) HM
On North Main Street north of North Temple Street, on the right when traveling north.
Heber C. Kimball, pioneer of 1847 and first counselor to Brigham Young, was allotted the land adjacent to this monument upon which to build homes for his family, the majority of whom arrived in 1848. He and Newel K. Whitney dedicated a plot of . . . — — Map (db m132484) HM
On Columbus Street at 300 North, on the left when traveling south on Columbus Street.
From 1847 to 1869 approximately 86,000 persons, mainly converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, left their established homes to build anew in the valleys of the Rocky Mountains. About 6,000 were buried along the way. . . . — — Map (db m35212) HM
On East South Temple Street, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed 1855-1856 as a residence for Brigham Young and his family, the Lion House takes its name from the recumbent lion carved by William Ward set on top of the front portico. The house was designed by Truman O. Angell and built of stuccoed . . . — — Map (db m173257) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 1922 Cast . . . — — Map (db m167734) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 m35195) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . — — Map (db m124915) HM
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
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
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
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
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
On East South Temple west of South State Street (Utah 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On East South Temple west of South State Street (Utah 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
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
On 600 South (Martin Luther King Blvd.), 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
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
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
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
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
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
On 800 East at 400 South (Utah 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
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 . . . — — Map (db m239748) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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