Utah State Capitol, Capitol building in Salt Lake City, United States.
The Utah State Capitol rises five stories high with a prominent dome reaching 285 feet, constructed from quartz monzonite granite from Little Cottonwood Canyon.
In 1912, architect Richard K.A. Kletting initiated the construction of this neoclassical government building, which officially opened its doors on October 9, 1916.
The Capitol rotunda displays four large statues and numerous murals illustrating the development, settlement, and governmental milestones of the state of Utah.
The building houses the Utah State Legislature chambers, offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and State Auditor, offering guided and self-guided tours.
Between 2004 and 2008, engineers installed a base isolation system beneath the structure capable of withstanding earthquakes up to 7.3 magnitude.
Location: Salt Lake City
Inception: December 26, 1912
Architects: Richard K.A. Kletting
Official opening: October 9, 1916
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 5
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: State of Utah
Address: 350 State Street 84103 Salt Lake City
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-20:00; Friday-Sunday 07:00-18:00
Website: http://utahstatecapitol.utah.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.77722,-111.88806
Latest update: October 2, 2025 11:49
Essential sites of Salt Lake City include the Mormon religious complex Temple Square, the government buildings of the Capitol, the natural areas of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island, history and science museums, as well as botanical gardens. The city also offers cultural institutions such as the public library, the planetarium, and various historical monuments related to Mormon pioneers. The surroundings allow for exploration of the Wasatch Mountains and the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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