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THE FRANK E. MOSS UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE FACTS

Constructed 1903-1906, the Frank E. Moss United States Courthouse is significant for both its architectural merits and for its historical importance as part of the Exchange Place Historic District.  The building introduced to Utah the Neoclassical Revival style of architecture, a governmental promoted style that subsequently found its way into commercial, religious and residential architecture in the state.  The original building has received two additions:  a 1912 rear extension and a 1932 expansion that comprises the entire south half of the building.  A portion of the original south wall is still visible in the adjacent interior light well of the latter addition.

The building functioned in the multiple roles of federal building, courthouse and post office for almost seventy years.  Its stately appearance encouraged Samuel Newhouse and other businessmen to use it as the focal point for their commercial district, which they developed on adjacent property during 1905-1915.

  The building, originally called the United States Post Office and Courthouse, was renamed the Frank E. Moss United States Courthouse in September 1990, honoring the former Utah Senator who served in the United States Congress from 1959 to 1977.

DID YOU KNOW THAT……

• the original exterior of the building was made of sandstone?  The entire      building was clad in granite as part of the 1932 addition project.

• the original building was designed by James Knox Taylor, who also designed over 30 other buildings for the federal government throughout the United States?  

• the original building was constructed for a little more than $400,000? 

• the marble found throughout the building came from a quarry in Vermont?

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