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Get to Know Utah from a Postcard’s-Eye View: Temple Square
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Temple Square
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The "Mormon" Temple
If Salt Lake is the heart of Utah, then Temple Square is the heart of Salt Lake. And right in the middle of it is the Salt Lake "Mormon" Temple. Known for it's castle like looks, this impressive structure took 40 years to build and is made almost entirely of granite. It is considered sacred to The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church) and its members, and has inscribed "The House of the Lord" on the front. The grounds are open to the public, and have become something of a tourist attraction.
The Tabernacle
Known for its domed roof and large organ inside, the tabernacle was constructed in 1867 for use in meetings of the LDS Church. It was the location of their semi-annual general conferences for 132 years, before moving to the LDS Conference Center. It's also been used to house the Utah Symphony Orchestra and is currently the home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Previously known as the Hotel Utah and constructed in 1911, it was a first-class hotel. Since then the memorial building has become home to many restaurants, catering services, and LDS Church departments.
Brigham Young Monument
Also known as pioneer monument, this monument was constructed in honor of Brigham Young, who led the pioneers west and helped settle Salt Lake. He was also the Utah Governor and LDS Church President for a time. The monument also includes an Indian facing east, a fur trapper facing west, and on the south side a pioneer family with a bronze plaque that has a list of the pioneers who first arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. It currently resides at the intersection of Main and South Temple Streets.
