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'Day after Thanksgiving. Janice Wild putting finishing touches on lights at Temple Square. Harris.'

Seagull Monument, Salt Lake City, Temple Ground, 1920 - verso reads: 'The Seagull Monument is said to be the only monument to wild bird life in the world. It was in grateful commemoration of the saving of pioneer's crops by these birds when crickets threatened to destroy them.' Tichnor Quality Views (printed on item)

Brigham Young Monument, 1932 - verso reads: 'This impressive monument, surmounted by a bronze statue of Brigham Young, the great Mormon pioneer leader, stands at South Temple and Main Streets, the meridian of the Salt Lake street system. The Mormon Temple is in the background.' Tichnor Quality Views (printed on item)

The 'Mormon' Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'The temple was commenced April 6, 1853 and completed April 6, 1893, at a cost of approximately $4,000,000. It is 186 1/2 feet long by 99 feet wide. The foundation or footing walls are 16 feet thick and 8 feet deep. The basement walls are 9 feet thick and the upper walls 6 feet thick. The side walls are 107 1/2 feet high. East center tower, 210 feet high, surmounted by a hammered copper statue of the Angel Moroni, 12 1/2 feet high gilded with pure gold leaf.'

Monuments on Temple block, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'The Temple Block is one of the beauty spots of Salt Lake City. It's buildings and monuments are unique. It's spacious lawns and beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers are not surpassed anywhere.'

The Temple Towers from Roof Garden, Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City, 1920 - verso reads: 'The 'Mormon' Temple Block is one of the beauty spots of Salt Lake City. Though situated in the heart of the business district, it is secluded by means of a high wall. It presents a most beautiful view from the Roof Garden of the Hotel Utah.'

Portion of Temple Block showing Seagull Monument and Great Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'The Temple Block is one of the beauty spots of Salt Lake City. Its buildings and monuments are unique. Its spacious lawns and beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers are not surpassed anywhere. the Sea Gull Monument was erected in commemoration of the Miraculous Delivery of the Mormon Pioneers from starvation when a plague of crickets threatened destruction of their crops in 1848 and 1849. Flocks of Sea Gulls appeared and preyed upon the destroyers until the pests vanished and the people were saved. Since then the Gulls have been protected in Utah by Legislative Enactment.'

The 'Mormon' Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'The Temple was commenced April 6, 1853 and completed April 6, 1893, at a cost of approximately $4,000,000. It is 186 1/2 feet long by 99 feet wide. The foundation or footing walls are 16 feet thick and 8 feet deep. The basement walls are 9 feet thick and the upper walls 6 feet thick. The side walls are 107 1/2 feet high. East center tower, 210 feet high, surmounted by a hammered copper statue of the Angel Moroni, 12 1/2 feet high gilded with pure gold leaf.'

East Front of Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'No object in Salt Lake City excites greater interest in the minds of strangers than the 'Mormon' Temple. The East Center Towere is 210 ft. high, surmounted by a hammered coper statue 12 1/2 ft. high, heavily gilded with pure gold leaf. This statue represents the Angel Moroni blowing a trumpet, proclaiming the restoration of the Gospel. The inscription reads as follows: 'Holiness to the Lord! the House of the Lord, built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Commenced April 6, 1853 ; completed April 6, 1893.'

Bird's Eye View of Portion of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'This is a most remarkable picture as seen from the eye of the bird man. It shows most of the historical points of interest and many new ones. In the foreground are the 'Mormon' Temple Square, the Hotel Utah, the Lion and Beehive Houses, the new Church Office building, Z.C.M.I. and other business houses. In the center are the L.D.S. Buildings and in the distance the Utah State Capitol.'

Temple Block (Temple Square), Salt Lake City, Utah, shwoing the LDS Temple and grounds, 1930

Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1930

Temple Square viewed from the southeast, including full views of the Tabernacle and Salt Lake Temple

Temple Square viewed from the southeast, including full views of the Tabernacle and Salt Lake Temple

Temple Square viewed from the southeast, wider view including Main Street, South Temple, the Assembly Hall, the Tabernacle, and the Salt Lake Temple