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Genealogy Research in Salt Lake City You probably heard of the Family History Library in Salt Lake, now affording to come here and do your research is easy. The Family History Library offers millions of records right at your fingertips, a friendly and knowledgeable staff and everyone ready to help. Foreign language assistance is offered to translate the records with more than 230 full and part-time professionals staffing the library and an additional 200 well-trained volunteers standing by. There are 21 genealogy close downtown hotels and more than 75 restaurants within walking distance to the Library as well as two malls and other shopping and cultural events. With our UTA bus and Trax light-rail transportation system flowing into the downtown area, staying in the Salt Lake valley and coming to the Library is easy from anywhere in Salt Lake City. Without a doubt, the cheapest nightly Salt Lake hotel rates are always found at the following Salt Lake Hotels... Salt Lake City Travelodge, Cheapest Nightly Rates Best Western Garden Inn, Cheapest Nightly Rates The Hampton Inn Downtown Salt Lake (At times the Hampton Inn has some cheap nightly rates) Check Discounted Rates The Salt Lake Hilton (At times the Hilton combines some low rates with amenities only a Hilton can offer) Check Discounted Rates All Hotels Within Walking Distance to the Family History Library Check Discounted Rates Highlight Information on the Family History Library Building: * Located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84150-3400 * Dedicated October 23, 1985 * 142,000 square feet on five floors (four open to the public) * Humidity, temperature, and lighting designed to protect the collection from deterioration * Public phone number: 801-240-2584 or 800-346-6044 * FAX: 801-240-3718 * Official Website of the Family History Library: Family History Library Background: * Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their family history and genealogical research * Largest library of its kind in the world * Open to the general public at no charge * Visited by an estimated 2,000 patrons or more each day Records Collection: * The collection includes over 2.2 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 300,000 books, serials, and other formats; and 4,500 periodicals. * The Ancestral File database contains approximately 35.6 million names that are linked into families. * The International Genealogical Index database contains approximately 600 million individual names. An addendum to the International Genealogical Index contains an additional 125 million names. * The Pedigree Resource File database contains 36 million names that are linked into families. * Records available are from the United States, Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. * In 2000, the collection increased monthly by an average of 4,100 rolls of film and 700 books. * A majority of the records contain information about persons who lived before 1920. * Approximately 242 cameras are currently microfilming records in over 40 countries. Records have been filmed in over 110 countries, territories, and possessions. Patron Resources: * 160 patron computers * 509 microfilm readers * 46 microfiche readers * 29 microfilm and microfiche copiers * 11 book copiers * Seating capacity for 172 at tables, plus additional standing workspace * Regular orientation classes and specialized research classes      Our Salt Lake Guides Welcome! We are proud to be able to bring you this Guide To Salt Lake City & Travel Planner. We hope this information is useful to you, and that you find everything you are looking for. We believe you are going to enjoy Salt Lake City and the State of Utah as much as we do! This website is updated daily. Home | Free Discount Coupons | Salt Lake Hotels | Salt Lake Ski Lodging | Salt Lake Car Rentals | Salt Lake Restaurants | Salt Lake Nightlife | Salt Lake Shopping | Salt Lake Attractions | Discount Ski Lift Tickets | Kids Activities | Park City Info This site brought to you by VISIT SALT LAKE.org Copyright 2011, Salt Lake City. All rights reserved.

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