WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)LEEDS SOCIAL HALL (aka OLD STIRLING HALL)Leeds, Utah |
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LOCATION25 S. Main StreetLeeds, UT 84746 No longer exists HISTORYIn 1895 after the silver boom had declined, William Stirling purchased and moved the vacant St. John's Catholic Church from Silver Reef to Leeds. He converted the building into the Leeds Social Hall or "Old Stirling Hall." Plays, variety shows, dances, and many festive activities took place in the building. People came from a wide area to enjoy the performances. The building, which was located on Main Street, no longer stands today.PHOTOSPeople inside the Leeds Social Hall in 1909 or 1910 REFERENCESTBD |
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