Sugar House Monument

The Sugar House Monument is a 50-foot shaft topped with Art Deco styling in the center of the Sugar House neighborhood with two large figures positioned at its base. The structure features detailed stone carvings and relief scenes that depict industrial heritage and scenes of early regional activity.

The monument was built in 1934 on the site of an earlier sugar mill established in 1855. It marks where one of the first attempts to process sugar beets in the western United States took place and represents the region's early industrial growth.

The carved scenes on the monument show local Native American life and early trading activities that took place in this area. These visual stories help visitors understand how the region was inhabited and used before modern development.

The monument is located at the intersection of 1100 East and 2100 South, making it easy to find and use as a navigation landmark in the neighborhood. The open setting allows you to walk around the structure and view it from multiple angles.

The two large figures at the base represent specific concepts through their placement: a female figure facing east symbolizes Salt Lake Valley while a male figure facing west has its own regional meaning. This opposing arrangement reflects the geographical and cultural importance these directions held for the region's early development.