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uring the first generation of settlement in Great Salt Lake City, the largest and most fashionable houses were built near Temple Square on the original three plats of the city. Surveyed as Plat D in 1855, the Avenues were only sparsely developed before 1880 due to the lack of water. By the time ample water was available to this
Looking northeast from Eagle Gate this early view shows evidence of the city's expansion up the north bench. Anderson's Tower stands on a knoll in the background.
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