Frank E. Moss United States Courthouse

This Classical Revival courthouse features gray granite exterior walls, Doric columns, and ornate barrel-vaulted ceilings with original oak furnishings and decorative plasterwork throughout its restored interior spaces.

Constructed between 1902 and 1905 by architect James Knox Taylor, the building underwent major expansions in 1912 and 1932, serving as Utah's primary federal judicial facility for over a century.

The courthouse symbolizes federal authority and civic pride in Utah, featuring contemporary art displays that honor local heritage while preserving its early 20th-century architectural character within the Exchange Place Historic District.

The building spans approximately 250,000 square feet and houses over a dozen federal agencies, offering modern conference facilities, shared workspaces, and accessibility features including gender-neutral restrooms on every floor.

Congress acquired the courthouse site in 1899 for one silver dollar, a symbolic price negotiated by local bankers, making it one of the most economical federal land purchases in American history.

Location: Utah

Part of: Exchange Place Historic District

GPS coordinates: 40.76130,-111.89160

Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:12