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.” Preservation Utah'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.
Located at 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City.
Who?
- Tours are open to the general public.
- Preservation Utah also offers free Educational 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; various summer events at Washington Square may impact parking. Trax also stops northeast of the building at the Library Station.
When?
- Preservation Utah offers free fifty-minute long tours the fourth Friday of the month June through September. Tours start at 9:30 am. Registration is required. Please see the registration section below to select your tour date.
How much?
- Summer tours are free and open to the public.
ADA Accommodations
- Portions of this tour are not ADA accessible.
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