First United Methodist Church - Salt Lake City, Utah
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brwhiz
N 40° 45.887 W 111° 53.106
12T E 425297 N 4513023
This Church, built in 1905, is significant as an important early example of Protestant church activity in predominantly Mormon Utah, as the oldest surviving Methodist church in Utah, and as an excellent example of early Protestant church architecture
Waymark Code: WM9QPG
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2010
Views: 9
The Methodists were among the first Protestant churches to come to Utah to convert the Mormons who they felt were not "true Christians". They established several churches around the state as early as 1870.
This building, built in 1905 to replace their existing building several blocks away, was designed by Frederic Albert Hale, a prominent architect in Utah between 1890 to 1934. Even though he designed eight churches in Denver and designed and built over thirty commercial establishments, this was his only church commission in Utah.
The high architectural integrity of the church continues to convey its significance as a fine example of Hales work, as his only ecclesiastical commission in Utah, and an one of the few examples of the auditorium-plan church in the state. The building continues to serve the congregation and is significant as an enduring symbol of
Methodism in Utah.
This church building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1905
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
203 S 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
84111
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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