Triad Center
Encyclopedia
The Triad Center is a complex of office buildings in downtown
Salt Lake City, Utah
. Originally planned to be a large development, containing several offices and residential buildings (including the tallest buildings in Utah
), the project was canceled after only two phases were completed. It currently houses LDS Business College
, the BYU
Salt Lake Center, offices of the Deseret News and the studios of KSL-TV
and KSL Newsradio.
, ice rink
, amphitheatre
and a park. The complex was to be located on three city blocks in downtown Salt Lake City, and was planned to contain over 1940000 square feet (180,231.9 m²) of office space and 1430000 square feet (132,851.3 m²) of residential space.
The first phase of construction was to last 18 months and include construction of a broadcast house to hold the studios of KSL-TV and KSL Newsradio. The second phase was the construction of a 10-story office building, on the northern boundary of the project, known as the North Plaza Office. These buildings would be constructed surrounding the historic Devereaux House, whose restoration was to be included in the project. On July 12, 1984 the broadcast house was officially opened, and the North Plaza Office building would soon be completed.
During in the years following the initial announcement of the development, plans for the remaining phases were scaled back. On June 7, 1985 ground was broken for the first 35-story office building (originally planned to be 40-stories), to be known as 1 Triad Center. 1 Triad Center was the last phase which would go into construction, as financial problems put the remaining phases on hold. Excavation for 1 Triad Center's basement was begun, and steel for the skyscraper was delivered on site, but construction was soon halted. Within a year the entire development was canceled, leaving only the Broadcast House, North Plaza Office, and a parking structure completed. Had 1 Triad Center been completed it would have been the tallest building in Utah.
, a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation
. It was purchased by Zions Securities in 2004 from M&S Triad Center, for an undisclosed amount. The center is located across the street from the Gateway District
and EnergySolutions Arena
, it is also near the City Creek Center
development and Temple Square
.
The following are current tenants of the complex:
In August 2010 the Deseret News announced it would be moving its offices to the broadcast house in the center, so they can integrate with KSL's newsroom.
.
Four months later a second shooting, one block away, at the LDS Church Family History Library
led to the Triad Center being evacuated. During that shooting a truck with a suspicious note was found parked near the Triad Center, and fears arose that the shooter or a possible accomplice had planted a bomb in the truck. Later that afternoon Salt Lake City Police detonated an explosive charge attached to the truck, gaining access to its cargo. Inside two 55 gallons (208.2 l) drums, one empty and one containing gasoline, were found. It was later learned the truck driver and his cargo were not related to the shooting, and was it just a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Downtown Salt Lake City
Downtown is the oldest district in Salt Lake City. The grid from which the entire city is laid out originates at Temple Square, the location of the Salt Lake Temple.-Location:...
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
. Originally planned to be a large development, containing several offices and residential buildings (including the tallest buildings in Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
), the project was canceled after only two phases were completed. It currently houses LDS Business College
LDS Business College
LDS Business College is a two-year college in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on training students in business and industry. The college is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and operates under the Church Educational System and is associated with the Brigham Young University...
, the BYU
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
Salt Lake Center, offices of the Deseret News and the studios of KSL-TV
KSL-TV
KSL-TV, virtual channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. KSL-TV is owned by Bonneville International Corporation, which is in turn owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
and KSL Newsradio.
History
Ground was broken for construction of the center on June 1, 1982 by Essam Khashoggi, chairman of Triad America. That same day plans for the 10 year long development were publicly released; these plans called for the construction of a 26 acre (0.10521836 km²; 0.0406250359195664 sq mi) complex with a set of twin 40-story office towers, three 25-story residential towers, along with a hotel, farmers' marketFarmers' market
A farmers' market consists of individual vendors—mostly farmers—who set up booths, tables or stands, outdoors or indoors, to sell produce, meat products, fruits and sometimes prepared foods and beverages...
, ice rink
Ice rink
An ice rink is a frozen body of water and/or hardened chemicals where people can skate or play winter sports. Besides recreational ice skating, some of its uses include ice hockey, figure skating and curling as well as exhibitions, contests and ice shows...
, amphitheatre
Amphitheatre
An amphitheatre is an open-air venue used for entertainment and performances.There are two similar, but distinct, types of structure for which the word "amphitheatre" is used: Ancient Roman amphitheatres were large central performance spaces surrounded by ascending seating, and were commonly used...
and a park. The complex was to be located on three city blocks in downtown Salt Lake City, and was planned to contain over 1940000 square feet (180,231.9 m²) of office space and 1430000 square feet (132,851.3 m²) of residential space.
The first phase of construction was to last 18 months and include construction of a broadcast house to hold the studios of KSL-TV and KSL Newsradio. The second phase was the construction of a 10-story office building, on the northern boundary of the project, known as the North Plaza Office. These buildings would be constructed surrounding the historic Devereaux House, whose restoration was to be included in the project. On July 12, 1984 the broadcast house was officially opened, and the North Plaza Office building would soon be completed.
During in the years following the initial announcement of the development, plans for the remaining phases were scaled back. On June 7, 1985 ground was broken for the first 35-story office building (originally planned to be 40-stories), to be known as 1 Triad Center. 1 Triad Center was the last phase which would go into construction, as financial problems put the remaining phases on hold. Excavation for 1 Triad Center's basement was begun, and steel for the skyscraper was delivered on site, but construction was soon halted. Within a year the entire development was canceled, leaving only the Broadcast House, North Plaza Office, and a parking structure completed. Had 1 Triad Center been completed it would have been the tallest building in Utah.
The Center Today
The Triad Center is owned by Zions SecuritiesZions Securities
Zions Securities Corporation is a subsidiary of the Deseret Management Corporation that manages property owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mostly in Salt Lake City, Utah...
, a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation
Deseret Management Corporation
The Deseret Management Corporation is a for-profit management company of assets for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was established in 1966 by then church president David O...
. It was purchased by Zions Securities in 2004 from M&S Triad Center, for an undisclosed amount. The center is located across the street from the Gateway District
Gateway District
The Gateway District is a large open air retail, residential and office complex in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The complex is centered around the historic Union Pacific Depot in downtown Salt Lake City...
and EnergySolutions Arena
EnergySolutions Arena
EnergySolutions Arena is an indoor arena, in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, owned by Jazz Basketball Investors, Inc., the estate of Larry H. Miller...
, it is also near the City Creek Center
City Creek Center
The City Creek Center is a development with a shopping center, office and residential buildings, and fountain and stream under construction near Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It is an undertaking by Property Reserve, Inc. and Taubman Centers, Inc...
development and Temple Square
Temple Square
Temple Square is a ten acre complex located in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . In recent years, the usage of the name has gradually changed to include several other church facilities immediately adjacent to Temple Square...
.
The following are current tenants of the complex:
- KSL-TV
- KSL Newsradio
- LDS Business College
- BYU Salt Lake Center
- A small number of suites are used by private Stock brokerStock brokerA stock broker or stockbroker is a regulated professional broker who buys and sells shares and other securities through market makers or Agency Only Firms on behalf of investors...
s and LawyerLawyerA lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
s.
In August 2010 the Deseret News announced it would be moving its offices to the broadcast house in the center, so they can integrate with KSL's newsroom.
1999 Shooting Incidents
On January 14, 1999, 24-year old De-Kieu Duy, entered the center's broadcast house and began shooting. She fired numerous rounds in the building's lobby, injuring the building manager. She then rode the elevator to the upper floors where she fatally shot 30-year old Anne Sleater, an AT&T employee. Sleater's co-worker, Ben Porter, then wrestled Duy to the ground, ending the shooting spree. Duy was later found mentally incompetent to stand trial and is currently housed in the Utah State HospitalUtah State Hospital
The Utah State Hospital is a mental hospital located in Provo, Utah, United States of America. The current Superintendent is Dallas Earnshaw.-History:...
.
Four months later a second shooting, one block away, at the LDS Church Family History Library
Family History Library
The Family History Library is a genealogical research facility in downtown Salt Lake City. The library is open to the public free of charge and is operated by FamilySearch, the genealogical arm of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .-History:The origins of the Family History...
led to the Triad Center being evacuated. During that shooting a truck with a suspicious note was found parked near the Triad Center, and fears arose that the shooter or a possible accomplice had planted a bomb in the truck. Later that afternoon Salt Lake City Police detonated an explosive charge attached to the truck, gaining access to its cargo. Inside two 55 gallons (208.2 l) drums, one empty and one containing gasoline, were found. It was later learned the truck driver and his cargo were not related to the shooting, and was it just a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.