Elias L. T. Harrison facts for kids
Elias Lacy Thomas Harrison (born March 27, 1830, in Barking, England; died May 22, 1900) was a talented architect and writer. He lived in Salt Lake City, Utah and played an important role in Utah's history. He was also involved with the Latter Day Saint movement.
A Life of Writing and New Ideas
Elias Harrison joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England during the 1840s. He became good friends with Edward Tullidge, who edited a church newspaper called the Millennial Star.
After moving to Utah Territory, Harrison and Tullidge worked together again. They started a magazine called Peep O' Day. Many people believe this was the very first magazine in the Intermountain West region.
Later, Harrison, Tullidge, and William S. Godbe began a newspaper called the Mormon Tribune. This newspaper eventually grew into The Salt Lake Tribune, which is still a major newspaper today.
Elias Harrison later had different ideas from some church leaders. He became important in forming a group called the Godbeites. This group was also known as the "New Movement" because they had new ways of thinking.
Designing Important Buildings
Elias Harrison was also a skilled architect. He designed several important buildings in Salt Lake City.
Some of his famous designs include:
- The Daft Block
- The inside of the Salt Lake Theatre
- Walker's Store
- Walker Brother's Bank
- The Godbe-Pitts Company Store
He even designed his own home! People sometimes called his house "the castle." It is located in the Capitol Hill Historic District in Salt Lake City.
Out of all his designs, the Daft Block is the only one that is still standing and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important building in American history.
