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Capitol

282-284 North Main Street, Utah 84103 USA

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“One of Utah's most prominent landmarks!”

For nearly a century, the State Capitol has been one of Utah’s most prominent landmarks. Designed by local architect Richard K. A. Kletting, the Capitol has been home to state government since its opening in 1916. From 2004 to 2008, the Utah State Capitol underwent one of the largest historical preservation projects in the United States. In addition to safe-guarding the building against the risk of an earthquake, the project also repaired and restored the original beauty and artwork of the Capitol. Each year, thousands of people visit the Capitol to witness its modern magnificence and historic significance. In 1888, Salt Lake City donated 20 acres of land—then known as Arsenal Hill for its previous use as private munitions storage—to the Utah Territory for the construction of a capitol building. Only in 1909, years after Utah became the 45th state in the Union, did real progress unfold. The state legislature approved a seven-man Capitol Commission to oversee the design and construction of a state capitol. The budget was set at $2.5 million, but funding remained a problem until 1911, when the state received nearly $800,000 in inheritance taxes from the estate of Union Pacific Railroad president E. H. Harriman. The legislature responded with a $1 million bond, and the project was underway.

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amandab482

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August 23, 2017
Rated 5.0

INCREDIBLE! What a beautiful building and grounds. Worth the stop for sure!

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Taylor Lamb

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May 29, 2017
Rated 5.0

GORGEOUS building and lots of beautiful photo opportunities. It's the capitol so you must want to check that off your bucket list if you're in SLC.

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Capitol

282-284 North Main Street
Utah
84103 USA
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  • Sun, Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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