Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church - Salt Lake City, UT
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brwhiz
N 40° 45.788 W 111° 53.958
12T E 424096 N 4512851
The religious center of early Greek immigrants in Salt Lake City.
Waymark Code: WM9MHE
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2010
Views: 14
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is evidence of the size and religious devotion of Salt Lake City's Greek immigrant community. In the early 20th century, Greeks were the largest immigrant group in Utah. Salt Lake City's Greek community was centered in a "Greek Town" with over 60 Greek businesses located on 200 South between 400 and 600 West. Completed in 1924, the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is an excellent example of Byzantine Revival style architecture. A large gold dome crowns the building while two domed bell towers with decorative tiles frame the arcaded entryway. The tile roof, patterned brick, and elaborate capitals are also typical of the Byzantine Revival Style. (from Utah Heritage Foundation plaque at the location)
This Cathedral is on the Utah State Historical Society Register, the National Register of Historic Places, and is Tour Stop 47 on the Utah Heritage Foundation Downtown Walking Tour. The Hellenic Cultural Museum is also housed in the Cathedral.
Type of Orthodox Church: Eastern
Type of Building: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1924
Address:
279 S 300 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
84101
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: Not listed
Diocese: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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