The later half of the 19th century was a difficult time for non-Mormons, or "Gentiles" in Salt Lake City. Brigham Young had barred nonmembers from using every public facility in the city for worship. In 1871 the First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake was organized with Rev, Josiah Welch Preaching to all 12 member of the church in a room over a livery stable. This situation changed in 1874 with the construction of a church that could seat 500. The current structure was built in 1910. Designed by Salt Lake Architect Walter Ware, it was modeled after the Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, England. It's a striking building, built in the gothic revival style and clad in sandstone mined at Red Butte Canyon which is literally about five miles away. The stained glass windows are from CT Giles & Co. and cost the exorbitant sum of $250.00 a piece. Most of the above info comes from the church website Here . |
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