Utah’s ‘most endangered’ historic buildings and places [Video]

Treasures such as Abravanel Hall and the Fifth Ward Latter-day Saint meetinghouse, preservationists warn, aren’t the only historic buildings in the Beehive State to find themselves in harm’s way.

But with a swell of new attention and support for those Salt Lake City landmarks grabbing recent headlines, Preservation Utah issued its more detailed list of the state’s most endangered notable buildings and places.

Whether in direct danger of demolition or menaced by neglect, future development, natural disasters or other factors, the 17 buildings or sites in five counties all need residents living in surrounding communities and neighborhoods to advocate on their behalf, said the nonprofit group’s executive director, Brandy Strand.

“People want to know about these places, because once they’re gone, we cannot get them back,” Strand said. “We’re losing these spaces throughout Utah right now, and it’s time for people to step up and get involved.”

Strand said as May unfolds, Preservation Utah will ask …