Build It and They Will Come
The title of this article may remind readers of the movie “Field of Dreams” - a magical…
Posts by Author: David Nicholas
Park City’s Widowmakers
In the early days of mining, drills powered by compressed air were ubiquitous. A regrettable byproduct was…
From the Perspective of Tower 39
I am 118 years old, as are my remaining thirty-five siblings. Originally we numbered thirty-nine, a very…
It Could Have Been Worse
Welcome back to the “smashing” conclusion of our series on Park City’s only runaway train. The action…
Living a Nightmare
Welcome back to the second article on the Friday April 26, 1968 derailment of the Park City…
Runaway Train
The term “runaway train” conjures up thoughts of panic, as well it should. When we hear it,…
Back on Track
Welcome back to our story about the March 9, 1964 derailment of the Park City local. We…
Off the Rails
The term “off the rails” barely needs an explanation. The phrase makes it clear that a calamity…
Pioneers in Aviation
There is little doubt that R. T. Freng’s heroic actions on the evening of March 11, 1929…
A Journey Interrupted, part two
Welcome back to our second article on the first plane crash in Park City’s history. Last week…
A Journey Interrupted
Our story begins on Sunday morning March 10, 1929 in the Mission Hills District of San Diego,…
Strike Three
On November 17, 1941, a B-18 Army bomber fell from the sky above Park City, engulfed in…
A Silver Lining
Just after midnight on November 17, 1941, Park City witnessed the fatal crash of B-18 Army bomber…
A Hell of a Roar
As the old proverb says, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” Unless it is a…
The Dream Team
Welcome back to our second article on the Oak Saloon, one of Park City’s most popular saloons…
Beer and Ice Cream?
Beer and ice cream served at a saloon in Park City? Yes, as part of a unique…
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Welcome back to our series following the history of the Union Pacific Depot, in its own words.…
Home Sweet Home
Readers, welcome back to our series on the history of the Union Pacific depot, now 660 Main…
The Lone Survivor
Being 131 years old I look and feel great, though it's a miracle that I am still…
The Perfect Storm, part II
On Sunday, November 15, 1941 airmen of the 88th Reconnaissance Squadron based at Fort Douglas prepared their…
The Makings of a Perfect Storm
Those of us fortunate enough to live full-time in Park City are accustomed to severe and abrupt…
Past, Present, and Future
In this final piece of our series covering the history of Deer Valley, we’ll see an overview…
The Illusion and Elusion of Profit
Welcome back to our next article on the history of Deer Valley. Last week we discussed the…
The Hard Luck Mine
Welcome back for another chapter on the history of Deer Valley before its ski resort days. In…
Feeding an Industrial Beast
In last week's article, "Food for Thought," we discussed the culinary connection between today's Deer Valley Cafe…
Food for Thought
Welcome back to the next article in our series on the history of Deer Valley. Last week…
The Other Side of the Tracks
Park Record readers, welcome back to a series of articles discussing the history of Deer Valley. The…
A Tale of Two Deer Valleys
The history of “upper Deer Valley” begins with Silver Lake and the area originally called “Lake Flat.”…
What’s in a Name?
The "modern" era for Deer Valley began in December 1981 when the Deer Valley Ski Resort opened.…
Passing the ‘Golden Rule’ Along
In 1944, in anticipation of a post-war economic downturn, the Safeway Company initiated a cut-and-run maneuver and…
The Golden Rule
Today "350 Main" is known as one of Park City's finest restaurants. Let's explore this building's illustrious…
The Job of A Researcher
Historical photographs can be puzzles: who took the picture, when, where, and what is the story? These…
Park City’s Snowball Express
Thanks for coming back to learn about the history of “ski trains” in Park City. Preparations for…
Park City Ski Trains, All Aboard!
Dating back to the 1930s, Park City promoted itself as a destination for winter sports. The Salt…
In Plain Sight
Everyone parking off Swede Alley behind the Marsac Municipal Building should know there are two remnants of…
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…
Gone but Not Forgotten
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad (D&RG) was one of two railroads that served Park City in…
Maritime Disaster Touches Park City
As introduction to this article I would like to acknowledge three people who provided the impetus -…