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Sen. Robert Steiner highlights Salt Lake City Cemetery’s history and scale in Centennial Spotlight
Summary
Senator Robert Steiner presented a Centennial Spotlight on the Salt Lake City Cemetery, describing its 252 acres, more than 10,000 graves, notable interments (including Philo Farnsworth) and recommending public tours and a historical map during the centennial year.
Senator Robert Steiner used the Senate’s Centennial Spotlight on Feb. 14 to walk colleagues through the history and significance of the Salt Lake City Cemetery. "The Salt Lake City Cemetery is the largest city owned cemetery in The United States," Steiner said, noting the burial ground covers 252 acres and contains more than 10,000 graves.
Steiner traced the cemetery’s origins to an 1847 infant burial and…
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