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Salt Lake City Council hears proposal to designate Sampson Altadena Apartments as local landmark
Summary
At a Sept. 16 work session, planning staff recommended and the applicant described a proposal to designate the Sampson and Altadena Apartments (300 South & 300 East) as a local landmark; public comment is scheduled for Oct. 7 and tentative council action for Oct. 21.
At its Sept. 16, 2025, work session the Salt Lake City Council heard an introductory presentation and applicant remarks on an ordinance to designate the Sampson and Altadena Apartments as a local landmark site. Planning staff recommended the designation, saying the buildings — located at the southwest corner of 300 East and 300 South in District 4 — meet the city’s standards for historic significance and integrity.
Planning staff noted both buildings were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in February 2010 but emphasized that "being listed on the national register doesn't offer protections in the same way a local landmark site…
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