The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a permanent downtown memorial to the Sun Tavern, one of Utah's first gay bars, which operated "in the shadow of the temple" and served as a disco hall, community gathering space, and safe haven for the state's LGBTQ+ community. The marker honors the bar's role in shaping Salt Lake City's LGBTQ+ history.

The Sun Tavern existed during decades when Utah's heavily LDS culture and laws were often hostile to LGBTQ+ people, making safe gathering spaces rare and significant. The memorial recognizes the bar's historical importance as both a social venue and a refuge in a conservative religious environment.