McCornick Block
1891-1893, Mendelsson & Fisher
The McCornick Block represents a transition in Salt Lake City’s commercial architecture from the two to four-story buildings of the 19th century to the skyscrapers of the 20th century. When it was completed in 1893, the seven- story McCormick Building towered over its smaller neighbors. Six early model elevators enabled people to reach the dizzying heights of the seventh floor with ease. This building originally featured a four-foot copper cornice and a columned entryway on the east side. A keen observer will note that the northernmost two bays are a later addition (1908), but conform to the building’s original design.
10 West 100 South in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Salt Lake City Tour (this is #15)
