Source: Fox13 Salt Lake City

The historic Union Pacific Depot in downtown Salt Lake City, built in 1909 that once served travelers by rail, has now found new life as a hotel called Asher Adams.

Asher Adams is made up of two buildings — a 225-room tower and the depot itself, which has history all over it.

“We have this incredible architectural and historic landmark that represents the golden age of the American railroad,” said Emir Tursic, lead architect of the historic building turned hotel. “And our goal was really to reinvigorate the original spirit and historic character of the building.”

Tursic said a major part of the development was reviving the building’s historic characteristics, along with building the rooms for the hotel.

The “Grand Hall,” 136 feet long by 100 feet wide, with its round vaulted ceiling, is the star today as it once was for travelers.

“You can see the original terrazzo floor,” said Niels Vuijsters, general manager of Asher Adams. “You can see the original murals of the last spike that took place at Promontory Summit and also the entry into Utah by the Mormons.”

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