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Preservation Utah We preserve & protect Utah's historic built environment through public awareness and advocacy.

Our mission is to keep the past alive, not only for preservation, but to inspire and provoke a more creative present and sustainable future.

Explore the History of Exchange Place This Saturday! Join Preservation Utah this Saturday, October 10, for a 90-minute w...
10/08/2026

Explore the History of Exchange Place This Saturday!

Join Preservation Utah this Saturday, October 10, for a 90-minute walking tour of Exchange Place and Market Street!

Discover how three influential entrepreneurs—Samuel Newhouse, O.J. Salisbury, and John Daly—helped shape this historic district, and explore the remarkable architecture that reflects Salt Lake City's growth as a financial center in the early 20th century.

From its beginnings as a center of commerce to the restaurants, businesses, and nightlife that define it today, Exchange Place has a fascinating story to tell!

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM

🎟️ Only a few spots remain! Register today:
https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/exchange-place-tour

We're Hiring! Preservation Utah seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive and operating officer of the...
10/06/2026

We're Hiring!

Preservation Utah seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive and operating officer of the
organization, with overall responsibility for organizational strategy and planning, programming, and advocacy,
fund development, administration, and staff management.

If you are interested, please see the full job listing on our website: www.preservationutah.org/workinpreservation

10/06/2026

Take a look inside one of Poplar Grove’s historic treasures! 🏡

Built in 1886, this charming Victorian cottage is just one of the beautiful homes featured in this year’s Poplar Grove Historic Homes Tour.

Join Preservation Utah for an opportunity to explore the architecture, history, and character of this remarkable Salt Lake City neighborhood.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

🎟️ Get your tickets today!
https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/poplar-grove-historic-homes-tour

SOLD OUT, but sign up for the waitlist! It's Utah Archives Month 🎉 To celebrate, the Utah State Archives is partnering w...
10/06/2026

SOLD OUT, but sign up for the waitlist! It's Utah Archives Month 🎉 To celebrate, the Utah State Archives is partnering with Preservation Utah for a special event: an after-hours evening exploring Salt Lake City’s history through primary sources, a special tour of the Archives, professional archivist training, and hands-on experience researching historic records!

Archivist Alan Barnett will introduce participants to researching historic buildings, the history of Salt Lake City’s changing streets and addresses, Building Permit Registers, and demonstrate how archivists use and index such primary source records.

Participants will then receive training on how to transcribe and index these Salt Lake City Building Permits for years 1889–1897, helping to make these historic records more accessible to researchers.

📆 When: Thursday, October 15th | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Utah State Archives | 346 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
🎫 Cost: Free!

Register here:

https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/archives-after-hours-researching-salt-lake-citys-historic-buildings-through-primary-sources-2

Utah State Archives and Records Service

10/04/2026

Join Preservation Utah on October 14 for a guided tour of Pleasant Green Cemetery, a historic pioneer cemetery that offers a fascinating glimpse into Magna’s early settlers and the community they helped build!

To make this tour more accessible to the community, we’re offering $5 off tickets with promo code “MAGNA.”

📅 October 14 | 10:00 AM

🎟️ Registration link: https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/pleasant-green-cemetery-tour

Does a National Register listing dictate what you can do with a historic property? Or can it save it from demolition?Joi...
10/04/2026

Does a National Register listing dictate what you can do with a historic property? Or can it save it from demolition?

Join Preservation Utah and Cory Jensen from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office to answer these questions and more as we discuss the National Register of Historic Places in our October "Lunch and Learn" webinar.

What we'll cover:

• What the National Register does and does not regulate and protect
• Tax incentives and benefits available to owners
• The step-by-step nomination process in Utah
• Answers to your specific questions during live Q&A

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14th
⏰ Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
🎟️ Cost: Free

🔗 Registration link: https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/fact-vs-fiction-navigating-the-national-register-with-corey-jensen

Utah State Historic Preservation Office

We're excited to announce four upcoming guided tours of the historic Salt Lake Masonic Temple this October!📅 Upcoming To...
10/03/2026

We're excited to announce four upcoming guided tours of the historic Salt Lake Masonic Temple this October!

📅 Upcoming Tour Dates:

Monday, October 12 | 2:00–3:30 PM
🎟️ https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/salt-lake-masonic-temple-tour-4

Thursday, October 15 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
🎟️ https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/salt-lake-masonic-temple-tour-5

Tuesday, October 20 | 4:00–5:30 PM
🎟️ https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/salt-lake-masonic-temple-tour-6

Monday, October 26 | 5:00–6:30 PM
🎟️ https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/salt-lake-masonic-temple-tour-7

Built in 1927, the Salt Lake Masonic Temple is a striking example of Egyptian Revival architecture, featuring elaborate architectural details and symbolism throughout the building.

Two granite sphinxes stand at the entrance, welcoming visitors beneath Egyptian lotus-topped columns and intricate Masonic symbolism. Inside, you'll explore the Temple's impressive lodge rooms, each with its own distinct architectural character, from Egyptian and Colonial to Venetian, Gothic, and Moorish. The cozy Moorish Room even retains its original 1927 neon light!

Along the way, discover the Temple's history, architectural features, and the artistry, symbolism, and traditions of Freemasonry in Utah.

📍 Salt Lake Masonic Temple
650 E South Temple, Salt Lake City

Our previous tours have sold out, so be sure to reserve your tickets!

What does listing a property on the National Register of Historic Places mean? Preservation Utah partners with Corey Jen...
10/02/2026

What does listing a property on the National Register of Historic Places mean? Preservation Utah partners with Corey Jensen from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (UT SHPO) to answer this question in a free webinar.

This session covers the process of nominating a property, the benefits for owners, and the facts regarding property rights. We will clear up misconceptions and provide information for anyone considering a nomination.

Discussion topics:

The purpose of the National Register

Benefits of listing a building or site

Steps to nominate a property

Facts regarding owner rights and restrictions

Bring questions for a Q&A segment.

Register today for it here:

https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/fact-vs-fiction-navigating-the-national-register-with-corey-jensen

Volunteer at Preservation Utah’s Historic Homes Tour!This year, our Historic Homes Tour is heading to Poplar Grove, and ...
09/30/2026

Volunteer at Preservation Utah’s Historic Homes Tour!

This year, our Historic Homes Tour is heading to Poplar Grove, and we’re looking for volunteers to join us on Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Volunteers will get the chance to serve as tour guides inside one of the historic homes or sites on the tour. It’s simple and fun. We’ll give you a few talking points about your specific room or space, and you’ll share those with visitors as they come through. You don’t need to be a historian or memorize a long script. We’ll make sure you have what you need!

The tour is a chance to explore historic homes and see how people are living in them, caring for them, and making them their own today. We’ll also visit some incredible neighborhood landmarks, including the Art Castle, Chapman Branch Library—Salt Lake City’s only Carnegie library, and the historic Fisher Mansion Carriage House.

Volunteering is a great way to get connected with historic preservation, local history, and the community, and to meet other people who care about preserving the places and stories that make Utah special.

Volunteer shifts are about 2 to 2.5 hours, and as a thank you, you’ll receive free admission to the tour! You can volunteer for part of the day and explore the rest of the tour before or after your shift.

We’d love to have you join us!

Here’s the link to sign up as a volunteer:
https://www.preservationutah.org/events-1/volunteer-opportunity-poplar-grove-historic-homes-tour

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375 N Canyon Road
Salt Lake City, UT
84103

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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