Sugarhouse Location:

Sugar House runs from about 700 to 2000 East and 1300 to about 2700 South within Salt Lake City boundaries. The boundaries of Sugarhouse are increasing and many businesses want the name recognition of Sugarhouse. Many claim to be in Sugarhouse as far as 3300 South and 200 East.

Sugarhouse History:

Sugarhouse was officially established in 1853. The name was inspired by the sugar mill being built in the area but the mill never produced more than unrefined molasses.

Sugarhouse had the first Utah state prison during the 19th century and early 20th century. The prison was closed in 1951 and all the buildings were torn down, and the land was converted to Sugar House Park and Highland High School.

During the 1980s, Sugarhouse apparently grew in it's crime with Sugarhouse Park having issues with drugs and other and criminal activities. In complete contrast today, Sugarhouse is now considered to be one of Salt Lake Cities most desirable neighborhoods.

The Sugarhouse neighborhood currently has a large shopping center that features a ShopKo, a Toys "R" Us, bookseller Barnes & Noble, clothing retailer Old Navy, a Whole Foods Market, a Bed Bath & Beyond, a PetSmart, several fast food and family restaurants, and a 10-screen Cinemark dollar cinema. Sugarhouse has Westminster College.