Great Salt Lake Social Hall

A center for social and cultural events, the Social Hall was built from local sandstone. The first floor included a dining area with tables, benches, and a fully equipped kitchen. The Deseret Dramatic Association, established in 1853, held many performances in the hall. The arts were an important element of frontier life in Utah Territory, and are still important today.

Did you know? The Social Hall not only hosted plays, balls, and concerts but also held a few sessions of the Utah Territorial Legislature.