Salt Lake City Landmarks and Monuments

(Salt Lake City, Utah - UT, USA)

Apart from the Salt Lake Temple, on of the city's most prominent landmarks, Salt Lake City is best recognized by the Capitol building, which sits on a gentle ridge overlooking downtown and State Street. As with many of Salt Lake City's attractions, most of its prominent monuments and landmarks have been influenced by the city's strong links to the Latter Day Saints Church.

Salt Lake City's monument to Brigham Young and Eagle Gate (the one time entrance to his property) as well as the Joseph Smith Memorial Building are all testament to city's religious importance, while Salt Lake City is also peppered with various other churches, landmarks, monuments, memorials and historic buildings that make for good sightseeing.

Eagle Gate

Address: State Street and South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, USA
This impressive 76-foot / 23-meter arch on State Street and South Temple is topped with a 4,000 pound eagle, giving it the name Eagle Gate. The one time entrance to Brigham Young's property and route to the City Creek Canyon, the gate now acts as a reminder of the prosperity of the Mormon pioneers.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Utah State Capitol Building

Address: 350 North State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah UT, 84114, USA
Tel: +1 801 538 1030
This US$2.7 million construction is Salt Lake City's most striking landmark and is the seat of the state government. One of the most breathtaking landmarks in the whole of Salt Lake City, the architectural features include a striking rotunda that reaches 165 feet / 51 meters, marble interior, Ionic columns, pediment and arches. Paintings on the exterior depict Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers.
Open hours: daily - 06:00 to 20:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: free

Brigham Young Monument and Meridian Marker

Address: Main and South Temple streets, Salt Lake City, Utah UT, USA
The starting point of Salt Lake City's street numbering system, this monument honors Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church. Situated at the intersection of Main and South Temple streets, a bronze plaque at the base of the statue features the names of the original Mormon pioneers who arrived in Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The monument also pays tribute to the Utah Indians and fur trappers who preceded the pioneers.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Governor's Mansion

Address: 603 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah UT, USA
Tel: +1 801 538 1005
This impressive mansion was built by the wealthy Utah Senator Thomas Kearns at the turn of the century. Decorated with Italian marble, the Governor's Mansion was donated to Salt Lake City by Kearns' wife, Jennie, in 1937, from which point the house was used to house Utah governors for another 20 years until being turned over to the Utah Historical Society in 1957. The mansion was badly damaged by fire in 1993 but has since been restored.
Open hours: June to September, Tuesday and Thursday - 14:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Address: 15 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah UT, 84150, USA
Tel: +1 801 536 7277
Formerly Salt Lake City's Hotel Utah, this significant landmark is now owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and houses two restaurants, a small movie theater, the Family Search Center, where you can trace your family's genealogical records, and function rooms for rent. Built in 1911, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named after the man who was responsible for organizing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The beautiful building was restored in 1993 and now welcomes visitors to explore its interior and enjoy the views of Temple Square from the roof.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 21:00, opening times of some facilities vary
Admission: free, charge for restaurants, theater and function room hire