Crews tear down part of historic LDS meetinghouse on Easter — without permission

Salt Lake City rushes in, halts the demolition of vacant Fifth Ward building.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of the Fifth Ward meetinghouse on 300 West in Salt Lake City, Monday, April 1, 2024. On Sunday, March 31, the historic building underwent an unauthorized demolition, which was halted by Salt Lake City officials.

Crews tear down part of historic LDS meetinghouse on Easter — without permission

Salt Lake City rushes in, halts the demolition of vacant Fifth Ward building.

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