Judge Building, Office building in Salt Lake City, United States.
Description
The Judge Building is a seven-story office structure in Salt Lake City distinguished by masonry accents highlighted with terracotta floral designs and carved canine head decorations across its exterior walls. These decorative elements are distributed across the facade, creating a distinctive visual appearance.
History
The structure was built in 1907 by architect David C. Dent for Mary Judge. It housed multiple railroad companies for many years and gained National Register status in 1979.
Culture
The building reflects early commercial design in Salt Lake City, showing how the city shifted from frontier settlement toward organized urban growth. The terracotta ornaments with floral patterns were typical decorative choices for business buildings of that era.
Practical
The building sits in downtown Salt Lake City and is easy to spot from the street with its distinctive exterior details. It continues to function as office space today while historical elements remain well maintained.
Did you know?
For more than two decades, more than two dozen different railroad companies operated from this building. This made it a nerve center for rail operations across the western United States.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Salt Lake City).
Wells Fargo Center
90 m
Capitol Theatre
358 m
Walker Center
278 m
Eccles Theater
407 m
222 Main
179 m
United States Courthouse for the District of Utah
308 m
Black Lives Matter street mural
425 m
Kearns Building
378 m
One Utah Center
251 m
Frank E. Moss United States Courthouse
213 m
Exchange Place Historic District
257 m
Peery Hotel
283 m
Cramer House
224 m
Clift Building
77 m
First Security Bank Building
310 m
Felt Electric
294 m
Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange Building
142 m
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall
205 m
Oregon Shortline Railroad Company Building
384 m
First National Bank
309 m
New York Hotel
205 m
Eccles Theater
396 m
Herald Building
309 m
Off Broadway Theatre
111 m
A Hundred Bees
165 m
Here
165 m
Zions Bank Tower
138 m
Scott M. Matheson Courthouse
369 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes