The Eagle Gate spans State Street at South Temple, directly in front of the Brigham Young Historic Park. Erected in 1859 to mark the entrance to Brigham Young's property, it has been replaced and upgraded several times over the decades, growing larger with each iteration.
The current cast-iron and bronze eagle, with a wingspan of 20 feet and weighing 4,000 pounds, sits atop an arch spanning 76 feet across the road. It serves as a powerful symbol of the early Mormon settlement of Salt Lake City and makes for one of the most distinctive photo opportunities in downtown, particularly at sunset when the gold eagle catches the light.