Originally named Salt Lake City Hall and completed in 1866, this building was involved in many historical events. Female suffrage was granted here in 1870. And even though it wasn't approved by the US Government, the State of Deseret's Constitution was also drafted here. Utah officially became a state in 1896, just two years after this building was outdated by the new Salt Lake City and County building.
The original location for this building was actually down the hill four blocks. It was moved piece by piece to its present location in 1961 thanks to donations from the LDS Church and the City. It was then that it was renamed "Council Hall". It is now home to the Utah Office of Tourism.
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