Salt Lake City Council Hall, National Historic Landmark building in Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, United States
Salt Lake City Council Hall is a government building built in the Greek revival style using sandstone blocks from Red Butte Canyon, featuring a prominent balcony and perfectly symmetrical design. The structure rises with clean lines and classical proportions, making it one of the finest examples of 19th-century architecture in the region.
Architect William H. Folsom designed the structure, which was built from 1864 to 1866 and served as the city's main government center. During its early decades, it was the hub where decisions shaping Salt Lake City's future were made.
The building served as a gathering place where major decisions about the city's future were made. Walking through its halls, you can sense how important this structure was to Salt Lake City's growth and identity.
The building sits on Capitol Hill and is easy to reach from downtown by public transit or on foot. Visitors can admire the exterior anytime, and you can stop by the information offices inside for details about the area.
In the 1960s, the building was taken apart into 325 numbered sandstone blocks and moved to its present location on Capitol Hill to make room downtown. This careful relocation saved an important piece of history from being torn down.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
