sponsor spotlight: memorial house

We are so thrilled to be hosting our next event at Memorial House.  Enjoy learning a bit more about this beautiful venue!

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Memorial House in Memory Grove Park is one of Salt Lake City’s most unique event venues.  It offers historic charm, unforgettable ambiance, and downtown elegance.  The building’s unique architecture offers beautiful wood floors, a dramatic arched ceiling, and charming French doors that open onto a patio overlooking Memory Grove Park.     

The building is owned by Salt Lake City, and operated by Utah Heritage Foundation, a statewide non-profit dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting Utah’s historic buildings.  Originally built in the 1890s as a storage shed and a barn, the building was converted into an event center in 1926 by the Gold Star Mothers who lost sons at war.  The Gold Star Mothers were also instrumental in creating Memory Grove Park in honor of those who have fought for our country in war.  In the early 1980s, the building was in disrepair and the Gold Star Mothers could no longer maintain the space.  The building went vacant for about 12 years until 1994 when the Utah Heritage Foundation came in and raised money in conjunction with the city to restore the space.  They have been proud stewards of Memorial House since that time and have successfully managed the building to become one of Salt Lake’s premier event venues.     

Memorial House will accommodate 150 for a seated dinner in the main hall and 300 for a reception style event.  Typically, the Memorial House hosts about 110 events per year with about 75% being weddings.  As part of the rental fee, clients are provided with a host to help make sure the event runs smoothly as well as a guard at the gate to Memory Grove Park to allow guests in for parking.  Memorial House works with a preferred list of caterers to offer a wide range of catering options.      

The rich history coupled with the beautiful park setting makes Memorial House one of Salt Lake City’s most unique venues for weddings, corporate events, and parties.