The future of iconic Abravanel Hall appeared uncertain as plans for a massive makeover of downtown Salt Lake City initially unfolded earlier this year.
Among the efforts to bolster the case for keeping the home of the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera intact was an application to the National Park Service to list the building on the National Register of Historic Places. Last week, Preservation Utah posted on social media that the Park Service has accepted the nomination of Abravanel Hall.
“A building listed on the National Register of Historic Places represents a prestigious recognition of its historical, architectural, or cultural significance nationally. This designation highlights the building as a valuable part of our shared heritage, connecting it to the broader narrative of our country’s past. While this honor does not impose specific restrictions on property owners, it brings heightened awareness and protection by opening doors to tax incentives, grants, and resources for preservation efforts,” according to an Instagram post .