First Millcreek Ward Chapel
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JacobBarlow
N 40° 41.185 W 111° 52.421
12T E 426174 N 4504314
Feb. 1866 work began on this chapel, Ruben G. Miller, supervisor. Built with sandstone foundation,
Waymark Code: WM1ZNG
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2007
Views: 22
Feb. 1866 work began on this chapel, Ruben G. Miller, supervisor. Built with sandstone foundation, thick walls of adobe from Jas. C. Hamilton's yard, covered with sand plaster then painted to resemble blocks. Wooden pins fastening three 2 x 50 foot roof timbers are still in place. Building contained plank seats placed on sawed-off-logs, four kerosene lamp chandeliers, large sheet iron heater. Dedicated 1876, by Pres. Wilford Woodruff.
Marker Name: First Millcreek Ward Chapel
Marker Type: City
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake
Group Responsible for Placement: DUP
Date Dedicated: 1971
Marker Number: 377
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=2091
Addtional Information: Not listed
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