Settling in an isolated desert valley, Salt Lake Cityās Mormon pioneers laid out a city grid and constructed permanent structures to create their version of Zion. They brought with them their architects, builders, tools, and experience gained in the Midwest. Within a decade, the fast-growing community had created religious, business, and residential centers with Greek- and Gothic Revivalāstyle structures built of stone and adobe. With the arrival of the railroad, urban architects, and a sizable āgentileā (non-Mormon) population in the 1860s, the cityās architecture suddenly diversified in scale, style, and material. By the 1890s, virtually every American style was represented and impressive landmarks were found citywide. This trend continued throughout the early 20th century as talented architects designed in a rich variety of architectural expressions. Although several important buildings are lost, many remain and are now restored. In this book, Salt Lake Cityās legacy of historic governmental, religious, commercial, industrial, educational, social, and residential architectureāfrom 1850 through 1930āis pictured and described.
This book title, Salt Lake City's Historic Architecture, ISBN: 9780738595160, by Allen Dale Roberts, published by Arcadia Publishing Inc. (August 20, 2012) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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