The 18th Ward Chapel
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The 18th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of the original 19 ecclesiastical wards of Salt Lake Valley, was organized Feb. 14, 1849.....
Waymark Code: WM2PF9
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2007
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The 18th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of the original 19 ecclesiastical wards of Salt Lake Valley, was organized Feb. 14, 1849. Early congregations consisted of families of Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball and Newell K. Whitney. Meetings were held in boweries, then Brigham Young's schoolhouse on East South Temple Street. In 1880 Don Carlos Young deeded a lot on A Street and 2nd Avenue where the original chapel, of Gothic Revival style, was built (Obed Taylor, architect) dedicated Jan. 14, 1883 demolished in 1973. This 18th Ward replica, dedicated June 27, 1980, remains a permanent example of early Utah Gothic architecture (Steven T. Baird, architect). The present site was acquired through an act of the Utah State Legislature in 1975. Original parts salvaged and used in the replica: steeple, cornerstone, window frames, doors, benches, pulpit, and the stained glass window.
Marker Name: The 18th Ward Chapel
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information: Location:
CAPITOL HILL
SALT LAKE CITY , 84103
SALT LAKE County
E. of Council Hall, S. of Capitol grounds
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: 1982
Marker Number: 421
Web link(s) for additional information: http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=2068
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