A.M.E. Church (Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church)- 239 E. 600 S. Salt Lake City, UT
This church was built in 1907, but the congregation has been located in Salt Lake since the 1880’s and is a cultural and religious meeting place for the African American community in Salt Lake. The building was renovated in 1976 and is on the National and State registers of historic sites.
See this recent article about raising funds for renovation of the building. And see more photos of the church here.
Architect: Hurley Howell
Photo taken: Sept. 28, 2008
31st Ward Chapel- 1140 S. 900 E. Salt Lake City, UT
This building is now used as a school called the Realms of Inquiry (fun to say I know). For a larger exterior shot click here or see this photo and this photo from who knows when.
I have not been able to find data as to when this church was built or who designed it. I will keep researching.
Yalecrest Ward- 1035 S. 1800 E. Salt Lake City, UT
This church was built in 1936 on the site of an old mulberry tree orchard planted for the Utah silk industry. The style of this church is considered Art Deco. The material is exposed reinforced concrete. Learn more about this Sugarhouse area at this site.
I didn’t get a good shot of the whole exterior but the LDS Architecture blog has one. Also you can view a historic shot of the church here.
Architects: Ashton and Evans
Photos taken: 9/6/2008
Sugarhouse Ward- 1950 S. 1200 E. Salt Lake City, UT
This church was built in 1924 in the Colonial Revival Style. This seems to be a popular style for the time period. It also seems there was a bit of an explosion in church building in Salt Lake around 1924. Not sure the reasons but it would be interesting to know. This church was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Architect: Franz Salzner
Photos taken: 9/28/2008
This site is a treasure trove for those interested in the history of Utah. Check out the collection of photographs of religious architecture. Sadly some of these buildings no longer exist.
Japanese Church of Christ- 268 W. 100 S. Salt Lake City, UT
This building is one of the few left from the era when the 100 South block in Salt Lake was “Japantown”. In 1966 most of it was demolished to build the Salt Palace. Thankfully this church built in 1924 was saved. It was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and continues to be a gathering place for those of Japanese descent in Utah.
Architect: E. Chytraus
Style: Late Gothic Revival
Photos taken: 10/27/2008
19th Ward- 168 W. 500 N. Salt Lake City, UT
This former LDS church was built in 1890 by Russian immigrants, which is no suprise considering the Russian style domes. It is one of the earliest churches still standing in the valley and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Now it is the home of the Salt Lake Acting Company.
Here is a photo of the church taken in the 1920’s. Next door is the Relief Society Hall built in 1909. For more recent photos go here.
Architect: Robert Bowman
Immanuel Baptist Church- 401 E. 200 S. Salt Lake City, UT
This church is a great example of re-purposing a building. Once a baptist church it is now a fine arts and antiques gallery.
Built in 1910, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The style is Classical Revival.
Architect: August Rundine
Photos taken: 9/28/2008
