Council Hall - Salt Lake City Utah
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brwhiz
N 40° 46.530 W 111° 53.266
12T E 425084 N 4514214
The original City Hall for Salt Lake City and meeting place of Territorial legislators for many years.
Waymark Code: WM9KRX
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2010
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This building has had a long history, both as a government building and for other uses. As the original City Hall for Salt Lake City it was also the meeting place of territorial legislators for many years. At various times it served as police headquarters, fire department headquarters, and a school for the blind. In the early 1960's it was completely dismantled and totally restored at its present location. It now serves as the headquarters for the Utah Travel Council and Zion Natural History Association book store.
Its two most interesting features occupy the grounds at each front corner of the building. At the northwest corner is the "International" bison. This bison wears the flags of many of the different ethnic groups that contributed to the great economic growth of the area during the first 50 years after the initial emigration. At the northeast corner is the "Suitcase" bison, representing a piece of luggage bearing travel stickers from many of Utah's top scenic attractions.
The coordinates were taken at the Utah Historical Sign indicating designation of this building as being on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Travel Council is a great source of (free) information for travel anywhere in Utah and the bookstore has in-depth literature (for sale) that can add greatly to your Utah travels. The Utah Travel Council is open Monday-Thursday 7:00AM to 6:00PM. The Zion Natural History Bookstore in the building is open Monday-Friday 9:00AM to 6:00PM and weekends 10:00AM to 5:00PM. The free information provided by the Travel Council is located in the bookstore and is accessible during bookstore hours.
Street address:
300 N State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
84103
County / Borough / Parish: Salt Lake
Year listed: 1971
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899
Historic function: Government
Current function: Government, Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: no
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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