Park City in 1915
As 2015 draws to a close, we recognize that, like any year, it had its ups and…
2015
Resurrection
In the previous two articles we confirmed the Mayflower’s "unique" history in the Park City Mining District.…
Golden Years for the Mayflower Mine
Thanks for joining us for the second installment in this three-part series on the Mayflower, Park City’s…
The Most Unique Mine in Park City
Most of us driving to or from Heber City pay little attention to exit eight off Route…
Did Butch Cassidy rob the Oak Saloon?
There were over twenty bars on Park City's Main Street in the early 1900s. Of them all,…
Thanksgiving, Compliments of Wells Fargo
In the classic musical, The Music Man, the residents of River City rush the streets with shouts…
Thomas Kearns, More than a Mine Owner
Thomas Kearns may be remembered best in Park City as a wealthy mine owner (and namesake of…
Fighting to be Flu-free
As you read here last week, Park City did not escape the “Spanish flu” pandemic that ravaged…
Pandemic arrives in the Park
For those unfamiliar with details of the 1918 “Spanish flu” pandemic here are some statistics: it affected…
The Widow’s Walk
Everyone loves ghost stories, especially when they’re true. One of Park City’s spine-tingling tales is the story…
Murder (?) on the Utah Central
When it comes to the story of Edward Rowan’s life and death, we have only the barest…
Live PC Give PC
With Live PC Give PC, you can. On November 6th, our community will come together for 24…
The Bullet Complex
Marie Arthur, our “woman slayer” from last week, was back in the headlines in 1916, just over…
Plastics Paradise Filming Screening
Murder and All That Jazz
Ten years before Chicago’s Murderess Row inspired the play, and later musical, Chicago, Park City had its…
Gone but Not Forgotten
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad (D&RG) was one of two railroads that served Park City in…
Park City’s Grand Opera House
As Park City grew from an up-and-coming camp into a successful mining town, theaters, opera houses, and…
Maritime Disaster Touches Park City
As introduction to this article I would like to acknowledge three people who provided the impetus -…
A Smashing Good Time
Whether it’s racing them, fixing them, or simply taking them out for Sunday drives through the country,…
Miners’ Union Day
Parade, festivities, mucking and drilling contest…no Miner’s Day is complete without all of these activities! In the…
Members Annual Dungeon Party!
A Special Members-Only EventTo avoid signing up at the door, renew online at http://www.parkcityhistory.org/membership/join-now/
“History Speaks” Lecture: “From Marginalized Worker to Martyr: Joe Hill, the IWW and Utah, 1915-2015”
August 25, 5:30-7:00 at the Park City MuseumThis year marks 100 years since Joe Hill, an organizer,…
Calling All New Volunteers!
If you have ever wanted to be more involved at the Museum, now is a great time…
Historic Park City Main Street Walking Tour
Did you know… The Park City Museum leads a Historic Main Street Walking Tour from June 15-Sept…
“Step Right Up!”
In an era spanning the early 20th century, through depression ridden times and a dust bowl, one…
“History Speaks” Lecture: Utah’s 19th Century Architecture Types
Cory Jensen, Preservation Program Specialist and Architectural Historian at the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, will present…
The Pony Express in Utah Book Signing
The Pony Express in Utah is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series…
“Step Right Up” Exhibit Opens!
The Park City Museum has a new traveling exhibit, “Step Right Up! Behind the Scenes of the…
April 9th is Local’s Free Day!
Thursday, April 9thThis Local's Free Day was generously sponsored by Lee Ann and Ellsworth Clarke.Enjoy Free Admission…
A Special Historic Memorial Day Walking Tour
Put on your walking shoes and explore Park City’s Historic Main Street! Join us for a special…
The Park City Museum’s Spring “History Speaks” Lecture Series
Are you interested in learning more about Park City’s rich history? The Park City Museum will host…
Calling All New Volunteers!
Park City Museum volunteers are the life blood of our public tours, school tours, gallery guides and…
Congratulations to David Nicholas on winning the 10 Day Trip for Two to the Galapagos Islands!
This Event Has PassedWith your $100 donation, you could win this spectacular trip!Chance to win a once in…