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| Landmark #288 | Salt Lake County | Visited: May 6, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The refurbished sandstone building that formerly housed the first territorial legislature of the soon-to-be state of Utah! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: Now known as Council Hall. Constructed in 1864-65 at 120 East 1st South, this red sandstone building served for nearly 30 years, 1866-1894, as the seat of city government. Here the territorial legislature met and passed laws establishing free public schools, made appropriations for the first University of Utah buildings, and granted woman suffrage. From its cupola, a 1700 lb. bell sounded fire alarms and curfews while its clock chimed the time of day. In 1961, the structure was removed, stone by stone, and restored to its original likeness through the efforts of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the state of Utah, the Salt Lake City Corporation, and the N.C. Morgan Foundation. Now a Utah state visitor center and historic shrine.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: 300 North State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Annotations: From Beaver: ~200mi (322km) — 3.4hrs |
| When should I go? | You can see the exterior whenever you wish, but the visitor center is open from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and opens at 10:00 AM on weekends and holidays! |
