Utah State Capitol, Capitol building in Salt Lake City, United States.
The Utah State Capitol is a five-story neoclassical government building with a prominent dome standing 285 feet tall, constructed from granite quarried in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The structure houses the Utah State Legislature chambers and offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and State Auditor.
Construction of this neoclassical structure began in 1912 under architect Richard K.A. Kletting and officially opened on October 9, 1916. The building arose during a time when Utah was forming its identity as a state and needed a new government center.
The rotunda displays four large statues and numerous murals showing Utah's settlement and development throughout history. These artworks tell stories that visitors notice as they walk through the building.
The building welcomes visitors with both guided and self-guided tour options available throughout the day. Plan your visit outside the legislative session period when the building is less crowded and more spaces are open for viewing.
Between 2004 and 2008, engineers installed an advanced earthquake isolation system beneath the building capable of withstanding tremors up to magnitude 7.3. This modern technology operates invisibly beneath the structure, protecting the building from seismic activity.
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