Sites to visit can be many in Salt Lake City, as the city breathes and lives history in almost every street corner. SLC has been evolving for the last nearly 150 years, with its economic development having a great contribution to its culture.

One thing that is common to every place on the face of the earth is history. While some of the livelier options that Salt Lake City offers generally overshadows the historical value of some of its infrastructure, there are enough places of interest here for lovers of history and historical sites.

Having attained the status of one of the front running multilingual states in USA, SLC has become home to a large number of cultures and traditions over the years. Let us have a look at some of the buildings in this city which have gained iconic status and why they have earned such a status.

The Beehive House

This is where Brigham Young lived with his 19 wives and 56 children

Very few places in this city can match the historical value that this place holds. After all, it was the residence of the legendary Brigham Young, the first governor of the state of Utah and the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This was also the abode for his 19 wives who had only 56 children.

The beehive motif atop the turret is said to symbolize the diligent working ethics and strong community sense that was prevalent among the Latter-Day Saints. It also appears on the state’s coat of arms. Today, the Beehive House acts a museum and offer tours that last half an hour in which people can have a look at some of the things that was used by the Young family and is on display.

Joseph Smith Memorial Building

It’s a place with something for all age groups

Named after the famous founder of the Latter Day Saints movement, this place was originally known as Hotel Utah and served as a hotel to ex-presidents and dignitaries of the highest order for a total of 76 years before it was turned into a social centre after 6 years of renovation from 1987 to 1993. This is one place where there is something to do for all age groups. One fun aspect of this place is the FamilySearch Centre where one can get a better understanding of their family history.

The Temple Square

The most popular structure in Salt Lake City; offers free tours

If not the most iconic, then definitely the most popular structure in Salt Lake City. It offers free tours to its visitors who would like to know more about the history of the place in general. This the headquarters to the Latter Day Saints. While the temple is not open to the public as it is considered sacred, the square itself is the most visited attraction in the state of Utah. This glamorous structure also houses the Family History Library.

Utah State Capitol Building

165 foot domed ceiling, 6,000 pound chandelier…

Perched atop the Capitol Hill is this neo-classical revival building. It is home to the governor of the state of Utah and is over a century old. One of the outstanding features of this place is the 165 foot domed ceiling which has seagulls painted on it. Another glamorous accessory is the 6,000 pound chandelier which finds pride of place within the building. There are various tours which one can avail of or they can choose to do some soul searching and research on their own as well.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral

The Scotch pipe organ of the church tells a fair share of history

Not only does this stand tall, it also stands high in its credibility for being one of the oldest churches in Utah. This one is non Mormon and the third-oldest Episcopal cathedral in the United States. The pipe organ of the church also has a fair share of history associated with it. It is the oldest in Utah and was made in Scotland in the year 1854.

A visit to the city’s history-related destinations lets you get a feel of how the western cities may have emerged. Still wild enough, besides its historic sites, SLC Utah offers interesting information on its natural history and the national parks and lakes are breathtaking. Traveling around is easy if you know the bus timings, have a car, or use the hotel’s pick-up-n-drop facilities. You can find out more about enjoying in Salt Lake City upcoming events by going through sites like Visitutah.com and Artsaltlake.org.