Utah Territorial Penitentiary stone contract

Collection

Identifier: MS 0345

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Utah Territorial Penitentiary stone contract (1858) consists of a detailed estimate by Stephen Hales and Alexander Gillispie, contractors, for completing the stone coping on the penitentiary wall. The document includes a sketch of the plan, price lists, a list of necessary work, measurements, and a detailed description of the project.

Dates

1858

Creator

Hales, Stephen (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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Organizational History

The Utah Territorial Penitentiary was constructed in late 1854 and occupancy began in 1855. A site was chosen southeast of Salt Lake City--the present day location of Sugar House Park.