THE BEEHIVE HOUSE | HOME OF BRIGHAM YOUNG | TEMPLE SQUARE SALT LAKE CITY UTAH

Описание: The Beehive House is the home of Brigham Young and is located in Temple Square Salt Lake City Utah. Join us as we take a tour of this historic mansion.The Beehive House was one of the official residences of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The Beehive House gets its name from the beehive sculpture atop the house.
We are not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but wanted to see this amazing home. When we walked in we were greeted by a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. This tour is absolute must do if you are visiting the Salt Lake City area.
The Beehive House was constructed in 1854, two years before the neighboring Lion House was built (also a residence of Young's). Both homes are one block east of the Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square on South Temple street in Salt Lake City, Utah. The home was designed by Young's brother-in-law and architect of the Salt Lake Temple, Truman O. Angell, who also designed the Lion House. It was constructed of adobe and sandstone.
Young was a polygamist, and the Beehive House was designed to accommodate his large family. The Lion House also became his official residence as governor of Utah Territory and president of the LDS Church. Upon its completion, Young briefly shared the Beehive House with his senior (and only legally recognized) wife Mary Ann Angell (1803–1882), though she chose to make her home in the White House, a smaller residence on the property. Young's first polygamous wife, Lucy Ann Decker Young (1822–1890), possibly due to her seniority, became hostess of the Beehive House and lived there with her nine children.
The Beehive House served as the executive mansion of Utah Territory from 1852 to 1855 and was where Young entertained guests. The home is connected by a suite of rooms to the Lion House. This suite included Young's offices and his private bedroom where he died in 1877. - Wikipedia
On this 30 minute tour you will see some of Brigham Young's personal items like his coat and cane. We also enjoyed looking at his tools and his beaver hats. The admission is free and the hours are Monday - Saturday 10 am to 6 pm.