451 South State Street, Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake City and County Building is one of Salt Lake City 's most beloved landmarks. Completed in the 1894, the building is Utah 's finest example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. Its rich history includes the Utah State Constitutional Convention, the trial of Joe Hill, and an infamous pumpkin. In the late 1980s, it became the first building in the world to be retrofitted with base isolators. During an earthquake, the building will gently float on 440 steel and rubber “slinkies.” Utah Heritage Foundation's one-hour guided tour of the City and County Building begins with the base isolators beneath the building and ends in the clock tower high above.
Tour Schedule and Information:
Who?
- Tours are open to the general public.
- Utah Heritage Foundation also offers free education tours of the Salt Lake City and County Building designed for K-12 students.
Where?
- Meet your guide at the security desk on the second level.
- Parking is available at meters on the east, south, and west sides of the building. Trax also stops northeast of the building at the Library Station.
When?
- Utah Heritage Foundation offers free tours June 7 and continuing every Tuesday, at 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM, through August 30. No appointments or reservations are required, though we appreciate advance notice for groups larger than 10.
- Tours are available, for $5 per person, by appointment only for groups of 10-25 people. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at (801) 533-0858 extension 104 at least two weeks in advance to arrange your tour.
How much?
- Summer tours are free and open to the public.
- Tours outside the summer schedule are $5 per person.
