Social Hall
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brwhiz
N 40° 46.086 W 111° 53.261
12T E 425083 N 4513392
Social Hall was a true multi-purpose building, serving political, enterainment, educational, and social functions.
Waymark Code: WM9PQG
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2010
Views: 16
The plaque is inscribed:
Social Hall
This monument marks the site of the Social Hall, the first recreation center in the intermountain west. Built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of Brigham Young. Made of plastered adobe walls with native wood floors and roof. Auditorium 40 by 60 feet, seating 350 persons, stage 20 by 40 feet, dressing rooms and banquet hall in basement. Dedicated January 1, 1853.
Here the Deseret Dramatic Association conducted many home talent theatricals, musicales and other festivities. Sessions of the Legislature, official meetings, receptions, banquets and other social functions were held here. It was used as theater, library and gymnasium by the Mutual Improvement Associations. In 1922 the building was razed.
Marker Name: Social Hall
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/20683/Discovery-of-pioneer-Social-Hall-provides-a-glimpse-into-past.html
http://www.examiner.com/history-in-salt-lake-city/social-hall-museum-showcases-archaeology-of-mormon-pioneers
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: July 11, 1933
Marker Number: 20
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/20683/Discovery-of-pionee
http://www.examiner.com/history-in-salt-lake-city/social-hall-museum-showcases-archaeology-of-mormon-pioneers
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