Henderson Block

South of the temple, Salt Lake City grew a district of wholesale houses — the big brick warehouses that stocked the shelves of stores across the mountain West. The Henderson Block was one of them, built in 1897 for Wilber Henderson's wholesale grocery business: three stories of stone and brick, office in front and warehouse behind, designed by the busy local architect Walter Ware. Goods moved through buildings like this one by the railcar-load. Enlarged in the 1930s and made over for other uses since, it still stands as a relic of the city's jobbing trade.

What the plaque says

The Henderson Block was constructed 1897-1898 for Wilber S. Henderson to house his wholesale grocery business. The Three story stone and brick office and warehouse was designed by architect Walter E. Ware. Additions were made to the building in 1931 and 1936. In 1977 the building was renovated to house Clark-Leaming, a business design and furniture company.

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Temple Square — 0.7 mi
  The spiritual and architectural heart of Salt Lake City
• Salt Lake City — 0.7 mi
  Utah's capital and largest city — where the Wasatch Range meets the Great Salt Lake.
• Ensign Peak — 1.9 mi
  A short hike to the spot where Brigham Young surveyed the valley
• Liberty Park — 2.0 mi
  Salt Lake Citys beloved 80-acre urban park since 1882

More markers nearby

• Park (Rio Grande) Hotel — steps away
• Greek War Veterans Monument — steps away
• Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Station — steps away
• Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church — steps away