Council House (Salt Lake City)
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The Council House, often called the State House, was the first public building in Utah; being constructed in 1849–50.[1] The building stood in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, on the corner of Main Street and South Temple Street. On June 21, 1883 the building was destroyed when a neighboring wagon depot caught fire and several barrels of gunpowder exploded, spreading the fire to the Council House.[1]
Not to be confused with Salt Lake City Council Hall, a building of similar purpose and design.
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Council House | |
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General information | |
Status | Destroyed |
Type | Public/Government |
Town or city | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Country | United States |
Construction started | 1849 |
Completed | 1850 |
Destroyed | June 21, 1883 |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Stone/Adobe |
Floor count | 2 |
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