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Salt Lake City - Utah, USA - Seagull Monument, Temple Block
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Salt Lake City - Utah, USA - Seagull Monument, Temple Block
The Seagull Monument - a small monument situated immediately in front of the Salt Lake Assembly Hall on Temple Square, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The Monument commemorates what some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) call the Miracle of the Gulls. According to Mormon folklore, seagulls miraculously saved the 1848 crops by eating thousands of insects that were devouring their fields. The California gull is the now also the state bird of Utah. Date: 1920s
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1. Title: The Seagull Monument: Commemorating the Miraculous Intervention of Seagulls in Salt Lake City's Early History 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the timeless beauty of Salt Lake City's Temple Block, with the iconic Seagull Monument taking center stage. Situated immediately in front of the Salt Lake Assembly Hall on Temple Square, this small yet significant monument commemorates an intriguing episode in Utah's history. 3. Background: The Mormon community, also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), holds a deep reverence for this event, which they call the "Miracle of the Gulls." According to Mormon folklore, during the summer of 1848, the fledgling settlement of Salt Lake City was facing a dire crisis. Thousands of insects were devouring their crops, threatening the survival of the community. 4. The Miraculous Intervention: In response to their prayers for divine intervention, seagulls, believed to be California gulls, appeared in the area and began feeding on the insects, saving the crops from destruction. The California gull was later adopted as the state bird of Utah in 1953, in recognition of this remarkable event. 5. Historical Significance: This photograph, taken in the 1920s, serves as a poignant reminder of the deep connection between the natural world, faith, and the history of Salt Lake City and its people. The Seagull Monument stands as a testament to the enduring power of community spirit and the belief in the miraculous.
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