Trolley Square is a historic mission-style collection of vintage trolley-car barns that were remodeled into a marketplace filled with about 80 retailers. The four red-brick trolley-barns, which housed a turn-of-the-century trolley system, were built in 1908 by railroad magnate E.H. Harriman.

Trolley Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Antique lighting fixtures from the old downtown streets illuminate the square. Architectural features from nearby historic mansions highlight the square’s interior design. Free historic walking tours are available

Trolley Square has been part of Utah’s heritage since 1847, when Mormon leader Brigham Young designated the area as the Tenth Ward. The ten-acre block later served as fairgrounds, until Union Pacific magnate E. H. Harriman chose the site for his state-of-the-art trolley car system. He invested $3.5 million to construct the unusual mission-style carbarn complex in 1908. Within six years, more than 144 trolleys served the valley from the site until the transit line was discontinued in 1945.

The old and decaying carbarns were saved from demolition in 1972 when they were transformed into Utah’s only festival marketplace. Relics from the turn-of-the-century were rescued and used in constructing its unique stores. Trolley Square was registered as a historic site by the state of Utah in 1973. 

Trolley Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The Square quickly became and remains one of the state’s most popular attractions, offering unique shopping, dining and entertainment in a charming, historic atmosphere. 

Trolley Square offers the convenience of a mall, but with the atmosphere of a specialty boutique. Wander through the maze of cobblestone and enjoy your shopping experience.

Click for more information about the stores, restaurants, bars, and specialty boutiques in Trolley Square

Trolley Square is celebrating its 100 year anniversary!

Check it out, I hope you enjoy yourself.

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View original artwork at the beautifully restored 1908 Union Pacific Depot (an exquisite example of early French Renaissance architecture.)

You can also experience the Olympic Legacy Plaza with the “dancing waters” of the Olympic Snowflake Fountain, while keeping time with the classic clock tower that overlooks the plaza.

The Gateway Shopping Mall is the newest and largest shopping area in Salt Lake–part of a larger complex that includes condominiums and office buildings.  This shopping mall is an outdoor mall–and has the unusual distinction of riding the line between sophistication and amusement-park fanfare.

Stores making their debut in Salt Lake include Abercrombie & Fitch, Bebe, J. Crew and Build-a-Bear Workshop. Old favorites such as Bastille, Bill Loya, Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone, Barnes & Noble and the MegaPlex Theater also inhabit the complex. 

Stores catering to the local crowd include Dicks, a sporting-goods store and Brighton Collectibles. Restaurants featured throughout the mall include the Happy Sumo sushi bar, California Pizza Kitchen, Fleming’s Prime Steak House and Ruby’s Diner.

Click for a complete listing of the stores in the Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City

To see a virtual tour of this unique outdoor mall…click here

Enjoy you Gateway Mall experience.

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