End of the Line lecture given by David Nicholas and Stuart Stanek

Park City Museum will host a lecture called End of the Line given by David Nicholas and Stuart Stanek on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.

The lecture will discuss the demise of both mining and rail service in Park City. They will explore the significant investment from 1965 to 1982 to modernize and expand the Ontario Mine and related properties. Also, they will talk about the decision by Union Pacific Railroad to either sell or abandon their Park City branch and the valiant efforts to preserve the area’s rail infrastructure circa 1986 to 1992. We look forward to seeing you there!
David Nicholas serves on the Board of the Park City Museum, is interested in local history, and frequently contributes to the Way We Were series. Also, he conducts periodic lectures and historic hikes. His particular interests include but are not limited to Park City’s transportation history and local plane crashes.

Stuart Stanek is a forty-year broadcasting veteran. He managed one hundred and twenty-five radio stations in twenty-five different markets across the country. He served as a general manager and a regional President for iHeart Radio which is the nation’s largest broadcaster. He was involved in all facets of the business including sales, programming, operations, and marketing. He is married to Ann Crooks and they have lived in Park City for thirty-five years.