Brigham Young Complex facts for kids
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Brigham Young Complex
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The Brigham Young Complex. From left to right: Lion House, Church Office, Church President's/Governor's Office, and Beehive House.
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 Location in Utah
Location in the United States
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| Location | 63-67 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1855 |
| Architect | Angell, Truman O.; Ward, William |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000739 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHLD | January 28, 1964 |
The Brigham Young Complex is a group of important buildings in Salt Lake City, Utah. These buildings were once owned by Brigham Young. He was the second President and leader of LDS Church.
The complex is what's left of a much larger area that belonged to Young. It includes the Beehive House, which was his family home. It also has the Lion House, his official home as church leader and governor. Two small office buildings he used for work are also part of the complex. This whole area is a National Historic Landmark District. It's special because of Brigham Young's leadership. He helped the Mormon people settle quickly across the American West. The complex is found at the corner of East South Temple and State Street.
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Discovering the Brigham Young Complex
The Brigham Young Complex is separated from newer buildings by a stone wall. Parts of this wall were built when Brigham Young first chose the site in the 1850s. Other parts were moved because of road widening projects.
From right to left, the complex includes the Beehive House, the President's Office, the Governor's Office, and the Lion House. These buildings look like older styles from the 1800s, with some Gothic details. Truman O. Angell designed these buildings. All of them were built in the 1850s. The three buildings on the right are now connected by a modern addition in the back.
Brigham Young's Homes and Offices
These houses were where Brigham Young lived from 1852 until he passed away in 1877. As the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), Young was very important. He helped the Church, Utah, and the American West grow.
The Beehive House and Lion House were first named a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Later, the two office buildings were also added to this important list.
Before these buildings were constructed, Young and his family lived in log cabins. He also did his church and government work from these cabins. The first building still standing today was the Governor's Office. It was built between 1852 and 1854. Young used it for his government work in the Deseret Territory, which later became the Utah Territory.
The President's Office and the Beehive House were finished in 1855. The President's Office was used for church business. The Beehive House served as an official home for the governor. The Lion House was built between 1855 and 1856. It was designed to house Young's large family.
What's There Today?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now owns these buildings. You can take tours of the Beehive House. The Lion House is used for special events and gatherings. In 2020, the Brigham Young Complex and other historic sites nearby were closed. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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