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Show 911812015 Uon and Beehive Houses are 'gathering places' "Half a million dollars," Jacobsen said, recalling Garffs response. "I said to President McKay, 'Give us time and we will pay it back.' None of us were businesswomen. We thought we were so smart. But we did it. We paid it all back in five years through events held there." Jacobsen, Jackson and Holt did their homework, hunted down Victorian furniture, art from the time period and other furnishings to decorate the house while supervising the renovation until its completion in 1968. Today, the Lion House is famous for its home-cooked luncheons, dinners, wedding receptions and holiday gatherings. Buttered rolls, breads and pies are among the favorites foods served there. In 2010, the Lion House prepared meals for more than 120,000 guests in The Pantry Restaurant, served 56,000 guests at banquets and weddings and hosted more than 5,000 children's birthdays. "I really am grateful it wasn't tom down and that we have a nice place for guests to come to," Ulrich said. "We have guests from allover the world here. It's really neat to have those people come and eat dinner in this facility and feel the spirit of Brigham Young and the gathering place." Source note: Sources for the historical information for this article include the Church News Archives and Lion House research by Nancy Thomas Davies. If you go ... The Beehive House Where: Northwest comer of South Temple and State Street When: Open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oast tour begins at 8:15 p.m.) For more information: 801240-2681 (main) The Lion House Pantry Restaurant Where: Northwest comer of South Temple and State Street (next to Beehive House) When: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (No reservations required; For groups of 30 or more, please call 801-539-3257) General conference note: In addition to regular dining, box lunches will also be available. The Pantry t!ttp:/Iwww.deseretnews.com/articleiprintl7053696051Uon-aoo.Beehive-Houses-are-gathering-piaces.hbnl 415 |
