Temple Square Hospitality
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Temple Square Hospitality Corporation is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation
which provides services such as dining and catering services at the Lion House, Joseph Smith Memorial Building
, all properties owned by Zions Securities
Corporation near Temple Square
in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah
. They cater parties, weddings, and corporate events.
, which was completed in 1911.
On the Presiding Bishop announced that Utah Hotel Company had acquired a small hotel on the corner of West Temple and South Temple known as Hotel Temple Square. Hotel Temple Square was originally built in the 1930’s and was owned by Zions Securities
.
On Utah Hotel Company announced a management agreement with Westin Hotels and Resorts
to operate the Hotel Utah
. At that time the name was changed to The Westin Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City
.
A feasibility study on The Westin Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City
was embarked on and the conclusion was that the building would close as a hotel and be converted to office space for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This change was announced by the First Presidency
of the Church of Jesus Christ on . In August of 1987 The Westin Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City
closed its doors. Utah Hotel Company was dissolved and sold all its assets to the Temple Square Hotel Division of Proprietary Holding Company.
During the next twelve months a feasibility study on Temple Square Hotel was conducted with the conclusion to renovate it into a first class small hotel. On Temple Square Hotel closed its doors for extensive renovation. On a new corporation was formed called Hotel Temple Square Corporation. This new corporation purchased all the remaining assets of the Temple Square Hotel Division of Proprietary Holding Company and began approximately a two-year renovation of the Temple Square Hotel into what was known as The Inn at Temple Square.
Hotel Temple Square Corporation's first president was Robert D. Hales
with H. David Burton
as the General Manager. Then in David R. Webster succeeded H. David Burton
as General Manager. In 1997 David Webster resigned as president to pursue other interests and Brent Shingleton was appointed as the third President/CEO of Hotel Temple Square Corporation.
On Hotel Temple Square Corporation purchased the business enterprise known as The Lion House from the Church of Jesus Christ and began running the catering and restaurant operations as a taxable commercial enterprise.
In the renovation of The Inn at Temple Square was completed and opened to the general public.
In the renovation of the building known as The Westin Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City
was completed. The building was opened and given the name of Joseph Smith Memorial Building
. Included in the building were offices of the Church of Jesus Christ along with food services facilities. These food service facilities consisted of two restaurants and extensive banquet space. Hotel Temple Square Corporation entered into an agreement to lease the food service facilities and began operation of The Garden Restaurant, The Roof Restaurant and Smith Catering.
The articles of incorporation of Hotel Temple Square Corporation were amended to rename the corporation to Temple Square Hospitality Corporation on .
In 2004, it had nearly 550 employees and managed four restaurants. Temple Square Hospitality Corporation managed The Inn at Temple Square until 2006 when it was demolished as part of the City Creek Center
plan. It had refurbished The Inn at Temple Square in 1988 to turn the 1931 structure into a 90-room Victorian-style hotel.
Temple Square Hospitality Corporation is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation
Deseret Management Corporation
The Deseret Management Corporation is a for-profit management company of assets for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was established in 1966 by then church president David O...
which provides services such as dining and catering services at the Lion House, Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
, all properties owned by Zions Securities
Zions Securities
Zions Securities Corporation is a subsidiary of the Deseret Management Corporation that manages property owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mostly in Salt Lake City, Utah...
Corporation near Temple Square
Temple Square
Temple Square is a ten acre complex located in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . In recent years, the usage of the name has gradually changed to include several other church facilities immediately adjacent to Temple Square...
in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
. They cater parties, weddings, and corporate events.
History
Temple Square Hospitality Corporation can trace its history back to Utah Hotel Company, which was formed to build the Hotel UtahJoseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
, which was completed in 1911.
On the Presiding Bishop announced that Utah Hotel Company had acquired a small hotel on the corner of West Temple and South Temple known as Hotel Temple Square. Hotel Temple Square was originally built in the 1930’s and was owned by Zions Securities
Zions Securities
Zions Securities Corporation is a subsidiary of the Deseret Management Corporation that manages property owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mostly in Salt Lake City, Utah...
.
On Utah Hotel Company announced a management agreement with Westin Hotels and Resorts
Westin Hotels
Westin Hotels & Resorts are an upscale hotel chain owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. As of 2011, Westin operated over 160 hotels in 37 countries.-History:...
to operate the Hotel Utah
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
. At that time the name was changed to The Westin Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
.
A feasibility study on The Westin Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
was embarked on and the conclusion was that the building would close as a hotel and be converted to office space for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This change was announced by the First Presidency
First Presidency (LDS Church)
The First Presidency is the presiding or governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . It is composed of the President of the Church and his counselors. The First Presidency currently consists of President Thomas S. Monson and his two counselors, Henry B...
of the Church of Jesus Christ on . In August of 1987 The Westin Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
closed its doors. Utah Hotel Company was dissolved and sold all its assets to the Temple Square Hotel Division of Proprietary Holding Company.
During the next twelve months a feasibility study on Temple Square Hotel was conducted with the conclusion to renovate it into a first class small hotel. On Temple Square Hotel closed its doors for extensive renovation. On a new corporation was formed called Hotel Temple Square Corporation. This new corporation purchased all the remaining assets of the Temple Square Hotel Division of Proprietary Holding Company and began approximately a two-year renovation of the Temple Square Hotel into what was known as The Inn at Temple Square.
Hotel Temple Square Corporation's first president was Robert D. Hales
Robert D. Hales
Robert Dean Hales is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Currently, he is the eighth most senior apostle among the ranks of the Church...
with H. David Burton
H. David Burton
Harold David Burton has been the thirteenth Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 27 December 1995. He has been a general authority of the LDS Church since October 1992....
as the General Manager. Then in David R. Webster succeeded H. David Burton
H. David Burton
Harold David Burton has been the thirteenth Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 27 December 1995. He has been a general authority of the LDS Church since October 1992....
as General Manager. In 1997 David Webster resigned as president to pursue other interests and Brent Shingleton was appointed as the third President/CEO of Hotel Temple Square Corporation.
On Hotel Temple Square Corporation purchased the business enterprise known as The Lion House from the Church of Jesus Christ and began running the catering and restaurant operations as a taxable commercial enterprise.
In the renovation of The Inn at Temple Square was completed and opened to the general public.
In the renovation of the building known as The Westin Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
was completed. The building was opened and given the name of Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is named in honor of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. Previously the Hotel Utah, it is now an administrative building...
. Included in the building were offices of the Church of Jesus Christ along with food services facilities. These food service facilities consisted of two restaurants and extensive banquet space. Hotel Temple Square Corporation entered into an agreement to lease the food service facilities and began operation of The Garden Restaurant, The Roof Restaurant and Smith Catering.
The articles of incorporation of Hotel Temple Square Corporation were amended to rename the corporation to Temple Square Hospitality Corporation on .
In 2004, it had nearly 550 employees and managed four restaurants. Temple Square Hospitality Corporation managed The Inn at Temple Square until 2006 when it was demolished as part of the City Creek Center
City Creek Center
The City Creek Center is a development with a shopping center, office and residential buildings, and fountain and stream under construction near Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It is an undertaking by Property Reserve, Inc. and Taubman Centers, Inc...
plan. It had refurbished The Inn at Temple Square in 1988 to turn the 1931 structure into a 90-room Victorian-style hotel.