The government building of the city and county of Salt Lake City is considered one of the most visited attractions. Artists perform in this place, and social events are held here, including exhibitions and concerts. A lot of attention is attracted by the 78-meter clock tower, on top of which there is a sculpture of the Lady of Colombia, acting as the female national personification of the United States.
History of creation
The facility was built between 1891 and 1894, and has a Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style. The Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County Government Building has been opened to run offices. In fact, it became a replacement for the City Council hall and the district court building. Construction work began in 1890. This used to be the Utah State Capitol, and it operated until the state had its own Capitol in 1916.
Since 1973, reconstruction has been carried out for 16 years. Then the workers replaced the foundation to make it more earthquake-resistant, which was considered necessary. As you know, the building originally had statues representing Freedom, Justice, Colombia, and Trade, but they were removed after the earthquake that occurred in 1934. During the renovation of the Salt Lake City and County Government Buildings, the sculptures were replaced.
Short description
The government building of the city and county of Salt Lake City was included in the list of attractions of the city. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the building represented the symbol of non-Mormons, due to the fact that people wanted to question the right of the Salt Lake temple to have a dominant architectural appearance.
From afar, you can see the clock tower with the statue of Lady Columbia, rising 78 meters from ground level. The first public city library and courtrooms were opened in the building. A statue of the goddess of Justice, made of bronze and symbolizing justice, is installed above the mayor's office.
In total, the Salt Lake City and District Government Building has 5 floors with 100 rooms, and on the 3rd floor there is a composition dedicated to the Olympic Games, which were held in the winter of 2002 in the city, and this has gone down in history. In 2020, the facility was closed after the earthquake, but in 2021 it reopened its doors and continues to operate.
How to get
The landmark is open on Washington Square, it is located between State Street, Second East, Fort South, Fifth South. You can get here on the TRAX light-rail tram. You can call a taxi or rent a car from anywhere in the city.
The government building of the city and County of Salt Lake City cannot be confused with another object. Its surface is carved from Utah-Kyun sandstone, from which the entire structure is made. To the right of the entrance, you can see the face of Father Desmet, who preached to Native Americans.
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