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Whether you're in the planning stages of your Salt Lake getaway or you're already here visiting, our free travel planners provide the planning tools to help make your Salt Lake Visit an unforgettable experience. The Family History Library and Genealogy Research in Salt Lake City is featured on this page of our 2021 Travel Planner. You probably heard of the Family History Library in Salt Lake, now affording to come here and do your research is easy. The Family History Library offers millions of records right at your fingertips, a friendly and knowledgeable staff and everyone ready to help. Foreign language assistance is offered to translate the records with more than 230 full and part-time professionals staffing the library and an additional 200 well-trained volunteers standing by. All Hotels Within Walking Distance to the Family History Library Hotels Within Walking Distance to the Family History Library Highlight Information on the Family History Library Building: Located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84150-3400 Dedicated October 23, 1985 142,000 square feet on five floors (four open to the public) Humidity, temperature, and lighting designed to protect the collection from deterioration Public phone number: 801-240-2584 or 800-346-6044 FAX: 801-240-3718 Official Website of the Family History Library: Family History Library Background: Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their family history and genealogical research Largest library of its kind in the world Open to the general public at no charge Visited by an estimated 2,000 patrons or more each day Records Collection: The collection includes over 2.2 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 300,000 books, serials, and other formats; and 4,500 periodicals. The Ancestral File database contains approximately 35.6 million names that are linked into families. The International Genealogical Index database contains approximately 600 million individual names. An addendum to the International Genealogical Index contains an additional 125 million names. The Pedigree Resource File database contains 36 million names that are linked into families. Records available are from the United States, Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. In 2000, the collection increased monthly by an average of 4,100 rolls of film and 700 books. A majority of the records contain information about persons who lived before 1920. Approximately 242 cameras are currently microfilming records in over 40 countries. Records have been filmed in over 110 countries, territories, and possessions. Patron Resources: 160 patron computers 509 microfilm readers 46 microfiche readers 29 microfilm and microfiche copiers 11 book copiers Seating capacity for 172 at tables, plus additional standing workspace Regular orientation classes and specialized research classes Reviews, tips, discount offers on hotel lodging, condo rentals, golf, restaurants, activities, attractions and much more, all with one goal in mind, to get you the latest information for your upcoming Visit to Utah. ___ Visiting Salt Lake City ___ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ___ Transportation, Taxis, Car Rentals, Shuttles ___ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ___ Salt Lake Lodging Options ___ ![]() ![]() ![]() ___ Salt Lake City Ski Vacations ___ ![]() ![]() ![]() ___ Park City Lodging Options ___ ![]() ![]() ![]() ___ Salt Lake Dining ___ ![]() ![]() ___ And More! ___ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() By Email ![]() Welcome, we are proud to bring you our official 2021 Trip Planner. We hope the information we compiled will be useful to you, and that you find everything you are looking for. When you do Visit Salt Lake, bring us along on your mobile device as we update our pages daily. Our goal is to make your visit more enjoyable by providing updated information. Views Salt Lake's HTA - Salt Lake Hospitality & Tourism Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 © Copyright 2002 - 2021. All rights reserved. Salt Lake City Trip Planning Home |