Welcome to the
Utah State Capitol Web Page
For nearly a century, the Utah State Capitol has served the people of the state as the seat of all three branches of government and numerous state agencies. The Capitol was designed by Utah architect Richard K.A. Kletting in 1912 and completed in 1916. Kletting’s winning plans incorporated modern construction methods and materials – including reinforced concrete, elevators and electric lighting. Over the years, various remodeling projects modified the interior spaces and grounds.
In 2004, the most extensive and comprehensive reconstruction and renovation plans began. The Capitol is an engineering achievement, with millions of pounds of concrete carefully shifted to new foundations and devices called base isolators thus protecting the building and its occupants from severe earthquake damage. In addition, artwork, fixtures and furnishings were acquired, conserved and created; new service buildings and landscaping were added; and the most up-to-date technology installed.
Capitol HoursMonday - Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday 8am - 6pm
Contact Us
Capitol Preservation Board120 State Capitol, 350 N. State Street, SLC, UT 84114
PO Box 142110, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2110
801-538-3074
Hot Links
Capitol Hill Reservations
Visitor Services Center
Virtual Tour of the Capitol
Historical Structure's Report
Spotlight
on the Capitol
Architects Honor Capitol Face-Lift Team >>
Beauty Lurks
Under Layers of Paint >>
Brigham Young Statue Returns to State Capitol >>
Tour the Capitol on your Phone!
Visitors are now invited to tour the State Capitol via text messaging on their mobile phone. By sending descriptive keywords to a specified number, visitors will receive text-message responses with information on a variety of elements within the restored Capitol.