City and County Building

City and County Building Review

The seat of city government is on Washington Square, at the spot where the original Mormon settlers circled their wagons on their first night in the Salt Lake Valley. Said to be modeled after London's City Hall, the structure has details common to the Romanesque Revival style. Construction began in 1892 and continued for two years. After Utah achieved statehood in 1896, the building served as the capitol for 19 years until the current capitol could be built. Hundreds of trees, including species from around the world, and many winding paths and seating areas make the grounds a calm downtown oasis.