The historic facade of the original ZCMI store currently fronts Macy's, and the sandstone and wood Amussen building — the only remaining commercial building in Salt Lake that was built before the railroad came to the city — is now the base of the Key Bank building. The Amussen building, constructed in 1868, was designed by William Folsom, who was also the architect for the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Both facades will be put into storage during City Creek construction and will become part of the new development.

Artifacts and decor from inside ZCMI's Tiffin Room restaurant, including 12 of the original wood columns from the 1876 ZCMI store and sheets of embossed tin from the original Tiffin Room ceiling, will be saved by the church, PRI spokesman Dale Bills said. The pillars and ceiling will be used somehow, somewhere in the future, he said, although specifics haven't been decided yet.

When the Inn at Temple Square came down this past winter, PRI offered a free brick to the first 1,000 people who showed up to collect them as memories. The developer also took down some plumbing fixtures, carpets and draperies and sold them at auction.

The recycling is one of several ways the church is trying to make City Creek Center environmentally friendly. Thomas said designers also are working with Rocky Mountain Power to work out ways to make the residential units especially energy-efficient.

"We've been really pleased with the commitment of the contractors involved to do the demolition in a way that's more sustainable," Thomas said.

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