There are both notable and obscure monuments located all across Salt Lake City, Utah. From Temple Square to the Gilgal Sculpture Park, the collection of landmarks that fill the city have helped define to the local community in a way that resonates in the present and future. Numerous smaller monuments showcase what this impact can […]
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Modern Monuments: Kelsey Harrison and Jason Manley Define “A Path Forward” That is Equal Parts History and Celebration
Built to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and the 150th anniversary of the first ballot cast by a woman under an equal suffrage law, “A Path Forward” honors Utah women’s contributions to the movement for equal voting rights. Facing the Utah State Capitol, it directly connects to the present […]
Sugar Beets Become the Icon of the Most Popular Neighborhood in Salt Lake City
Honoring History and Symbolizing a Community
The Sugar House neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah, earned its name from an endeavor by the early settlers of the city to produce sugar from sugar beets. Although these efforts were short-lived, the attempt to do so enabled sugar beets to become an icon that is recognized and celebrated throughout the neighborhood and beyond. […]
The Sugar House Monument Defines the Identity of a Prominent Salt Lake City Neighborhood
A Symbol of Pioneer Enterprise
Erected in recognition of the first major endeavor to manufacture beet sugar in the western region of America, the Sugar House Monument is one of the most distinctive monuments in Salt Lake City, Utah. Commemorating the work and spirit of the pioneers that founded city, the Sugar House Monument has defined the identity of the […]
The Beehive Becomes An Icon for Salt Lake City and All of Utah
Connected to a Symbol of Cooperation and Community
Text and imagery associated with beehives are ubiquitous across Salt Lake City, Utah. This symbol is especially prevalent throughout the Salt Lake Basin where early Utah pioneer originally settled, but beehives are prominent throughout what is officially known as “The Beehive State.” This icon has a significance and meaning connected to the past and future […]
Monumentous Potential: Washington Square in Salt Lake City
The lack of features that it could otherwise contain has prevented it from becoming a true landmark for the city.
Washington Square is a park that surrounds the Salt Lake City and County Building in Salt Lake City, Utah. Taking up an entire city block and featuring an incredible amount of green and open space, it has the potential to be a major hub of activity for residents and visitors. However, the lack of features […]
City Creek Center Defines an Identity that Permeates Across Salt Lake City
Connecting Multiple Eras of Salt Lake City
Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, City Creek Center is the retail centerpiece of one of the nation’s largest mixed-use downtown redevelopment projects. Featuring a retractable glass roof, a creek that runs through the property and a pedestrian skybridge, the site has cultivated an identity that has impacted the culture and economy […]