
The 18th Ward Chapel ~ 421
Posted by:
brwhiz
N 40° 46.540 W 111° 53.202
12T E 425174 N 4514232
This chapel is a replica of the 18th Ward Chapel, built originally in the Avenues.
Waymark Code: WM9PQW
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2010
Views: 28
The plaque is inscribed:
The 18th Ward Chapel
The 18th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of the original nineteen 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). It was dedicated Jan. 14 1883 and 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 this replica include: steeple, cornerstone, window frames, doors, benches, pulpit, and the stained glass window.
Marker Name: The 18th Ward Chapel
 Marker Number: 421
 Marker Text: See Long Description

|
Visit Instructions:
To log a 'visit' for waymarks in this category tell of your visit, any insights, new things you learned, etc... and if possible post photos.