National Historic Landmark

Council Hall

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
Listed
May 13, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000846

About this property

The Salt Lake City Council Hall (also known as the Old Salt Lake City Hall) is a historic building located on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City, Utah. Built from 1864 to 1866, it was used as the city hall for Salt Lake City from 1866 to 1894. Originally located in the downtown area, it was relocated to its current location in 1961, to make way for construction of the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building. Located across the street from the Utah State Capitol, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975, as an emblem of (and site of events relating to) the conflicts between the governments of the Utah Territory and the United States in the 19th century.

Location

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
40.77551, -111.88767

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Council Hall listed on the National Register?

Council Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Council Hall?

Council Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Council Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Council Hall has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Council Hall?

The period of significance for Council Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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