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Deuel Cabin
The Deuel Cabin is one of only two surviving homes built by Latter-day Saint pioneers during their first year in the Salt Lake Valley. Constructed in 1847 by Osmyn and Mary Deuel and Osmyn’s brother Amos, the small log home provides a rare look into the daily life of early settlers.
Built from local timber and furnished to reflect the period, the cabin shows the simplicity and resourcefulness of pioneer living. Osmyn Deuel worked as a blacksmith and farmer, and the family quickly began planting crops and establishing a home in the unfamiliar valley. Though modest in size, the cabin sheltered both family life and the hopes of people working to build a new community centered on faith in Jesus Christ.
Today, the restored cabin stands between the Church History Museum and the FamilySearch Library. The cabin is not open to go inside, but visitors can view the interior through a clear doorway.
Built from local timber and furnished to reflect the period, the cabin shows the simplicity and resourcefulness of pioneer living. Osmyn Deuel worked as a blacksmith and farmer, and the family quickly began planting crops and establishing a home in the unfamiliar valley. Though modest in size, the cabin sheltered both family life and the hopes of people working to build a new community centered on faith in Jesus Christ.
Today, the restored cabin stands between the Church History Museum and the FamilySearch Library. The cabin is not open to go inside, but visitors can view the interior through a clear doorway.
Things to Do Nearby
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Family Discovery Experience
This family-friendly experience helps visitors discover ancestors, heritage, and personal connections through interactive displays and digital tools inside the FamilySearch Library.
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Planting Family Trees
Designed for children and families, this interactive exhibit introduces family history through simple, hands-on activities. Young visitors can build family trees, celebrate favorite family memories, and celebrate belonging to a family.
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The Heavens Are Opened
Immerse yourself in the early history of the Church, beginning with a theater experience depicting Joseph Smith’s First Vision. View compelling artifacts and stories of faith that show how revelation guided the Restoration of Jesus Christ’s church.
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All Nations Shall Flow unto It
Artists from around the world portray the Salt Lake Temple through diverse cultural traditions and artistic mediums. Each piece reflects the artist’s faith in Jesus Christ and reverence for this House of the Lord.
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Fitly Framed Together: Stories of the Salt Lake Temple
This exhibit highlights the people whose faith, talents, and sacrifices shaped the Salt Lake Temple across generations. Through artifacts, tools, furnishings, and stories, visitors discover how devotion to Jesus Christ inspired individuals to build, beautify, strengthen, and preserve this sacred house of the Lord.
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Join us for an unforgettable experience April 5 to October 1, 2027. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are recommended to tour the Salt Lake Temple Open House.