In and About Salt Lake City

William A. Morton

• Publisher: White Press
• Year: 2021
• ISBN:
  9781528766715
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Denominations

"In and About Salt Lake City" is a vintage account of the history and people of Salt Lake City by William A. Morton. Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Utah. Morton provides a historical account of the area, an important and spiritual home of the Mormon religion, as well as some of the fundamental beliefs of Mormons. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Mormonism and it's history, and it would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections. Contents include: "A Sketch of Utah and Mormonism", "A Typical Mormon Hymn", "What the Mormon's Believe", "Articles of Faith", "Resources and Attractions of Utah", "Climate as a Resource", "Agriculture", "Grain", "Grasses", "The Orchards of Utah", etc. Many vintage books like this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with the original text and artwork for the enjoyment of readers now and for years to come.

Contents

The Articles of Faith

A Typical Mormon Hymn.

A Sketch Utah and Mormonism

THE MORMON TABERNACLE, SALT LAKE CITY

The Tabernacle is an oval-shaped building with an arched roof, resembling the back of a tortoise. It is 250 feet long. 150 feet wide and 80 feet high. About 8,000 people can be comfortably seated within its walls. It is remarkable for its acoustic properties: a low whisper or the dropping of a pin in one end of the building can be heard clearly at the opposite end. 240 feet distant.

ASSEMBLY HALLTABERNACLETEMPLE

THE TEMPLE BLOCK

MORMON ASSEMBLY HALL

Religious meetings not so numerously attended as those of the Tabernacle are usually held in this building. The Assembly Hull is 120 feet long by 08 feet wide, and 130 feet to the top of the central tower. The of erection was $90.000.

A SUBURBAN DRIVE

THE LION HOUSE—RESIDENCE OF BRIGHAM YOUNG, BUILT IN 1855.

This is the House in which Brighimi Young died, August 29, 1877.

THE PIONEER MONUMENT.

BRIGHAM YOUNG’S GRAVE.

THE ANGEL MORONI

AMELIA PALACE

This House was erected by Brigham Young, who intended to use it as a place of ressption for his friends. He died soon after its completion. It is now used as a private residence.

EAGLE GATE

The Eagle Gate was erected by Brigham Young. It was the entrance to his private grounds and also to City Creek Canyon.

SCENE IN COTTONWOOD CANYON

SALT LAKE CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.

Salt Lake City feels justly proud of its City and County Building, built by the city and county combined at a cost of nearly $300,000. It is 272 feet by 156 feet, the central tower being 250 feet. The structure is built of stone und brick and is fireproof throughout. The grounds are beautifully parked and at night are lighted by electricity.

THE SALT PALACE so named through being covered with c...