Utah State Capitol
The Utah State Capitol is the house of government for the U.S. state of Utah. The building houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the State Auditor and their staffs. The capitol is the main building of the Utah State Capitol Complex, which is located on Capitol Hill, overlooking downtown Salt Lake City.
| Utah State Capitol Building | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical Revival, Corinthian style |
| Location | Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°46′38″N 111°53′17″W |
| Construction started | December 26, 1912 |
| Inaugurated | October 9, 1916 |
| Renovated | 2004–2008 |
| Cost | $2.7 million |
| Renovation cost | $260 million |
| Owner | State of Utah |
| Height | 285 ft (87 m) (dome) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Richard K.A. Kletting |
| Website | |
| Utah State Capitol | |
Capitol Building | |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002667 |
| Added to NRHP | October 11, 1978 |
The Neoclassical revival, Corinthian style building was designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting, and built between 1912 and 1916. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Beginning in 2004, the capitol underwent a major restoration and renovation project. The project added two new buildings to the complex while restoring many of the capitol's public spaces to their original appearance. One of the largest projects during the renovation was the addition of a base isolation system which will allow the building to survive as much as a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. After completion of the renovations, the building was rededicated and resumed normal operation in January 2008.