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Seagull Monument
A small stop by the Assembly Hall, this monument tells a pioneer survival story through two bronze gulls. It makes most sense as part of a Temple Square walk.
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The monument recalls the 1848 account of gulls eating insects that threatened settlers' crops. The story is important in Latter-day Saint memory, though historians have questioned aspects of the traditional telling. That tension makes the sculpture more interesting than a quick photograph suggests.
What to look for
Two bronze gulls crown the monument.
The sculpture stands near Salt Lake Assembly Hall.
Its imagery refers to the 1848 crop and cricket account.
Useful to know
Look at it while visiting the Assembly Hall and other Temple Square landmarks.
Check the monument's own access information; it can differ from the wider grounds.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 10–10 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
