This landmark was erected in 1859 at the entrance to Brigham Young's property, leading to the mouth of City Creek Canyon. Replaced several times over the years, the present 4,000 pound eagle features a wingspan of 20 feet, and caps the 76-foot span Eagle Gate. Located at the corner of State Street and South Temple.
Location:
South Temple Street, Salt Lake City Utah 84101
Other History nearby:
(Salt Lake City) Beehive House
(Stansbury Park) Benson Grist Mill
(Fairfield) Camp Floyd
(Salt Lake City) Cathedral Church of St. Mark
(Salt Lake City) Cathedral of the Madeleine
(Salt Lake City) Council Hall
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02/21 Coming to The Salt Lake City area
Malad Valley Welsh Festival Malad City ID June28-July1 Today, Malad Valley has the largest per capita concentration of people of Welsh ancestry outside the country of Wales itself. For that reason, many residents of the Valley wanted to reestablish their Welsh roots. In 2005, after a 90 year break, this annual cultural event, now called the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, once again became a reality.
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