Old City Hall
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JacobBarlow
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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....
Waymark Code: WM2PF2
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2007
Views: 55
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 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.
Marker Name: Old City Hall
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
Location:
CAPITOL HILL
SALT LAKE CITY , 84103
SALT LAKE County
now known as Council Hall
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: 1963
Marker Number: 288
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=2065
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