Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II was developed by the National Museum of American History and adapted for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The national tour received federal support from the Asian Pacific American Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, the Terasaki Family Foundation, and C. L. Ehn & Ginger Lew.
Meet the Ghosts of Park City’s Past
Woman holding cherries (Tanzania), photograph by Mark Stell, courtesy of Portland Roasting.
Map by William Henry Jackson, 1861. Courtesy the Library of Congress.
PCHS Band, 1950
Going Places
The Park City Wranglers, ca 1930s.
2011 – Daly West Mine & Head Frame
Exploring Park City’s history is great fun!
PC Library, Egyptian Theatre, Mountain Town Music, Deer Valley Music Festival, Done to Your Taste, Summit County
Woman holding cherries (Tanzania), photograph by Mark Stell, courtesy of Portland Roasting.
Stop by to see what’s new in the Changing Gallery!
Test your flexibility!
Photos by Jim Herrington/www.jimherrington.com and Philip Gould
Model of the Coalition Building and Silver King Aerial Tramway in the Park City Museum
Bison skull, c. 2009, bone, courtesy Smoky Hill Bison Ranch.
Belly up to the bar and learn why the bar was more than a place to wet your whistle.
The Kimball Stagecoach delivered mail-and passengers when it had room-to Park City.
2011 – Daly West Mine & Head Frame
• John Vachon, Man mowing lawn, Grundy Center, Iowa, 1940, black-and-white photograph, courtesy Library of Congress.
Map by William Henry Jackson, 1861. Courtesy the Library of Congress.
Bonnie (Witch), Noah (Renaissance Man), and Ron (Mother Urban) enjoy the evening
Jacob A. Riis, “I Scrubs” – Little Katie from the West 52nd Street Industrial School, 1891-1892; reproduction on modern gelatin printing out paper, original 4 x 5 inches; From the Collection of the Museum of the City of New York, 90.13.4.132.
John Vachon, Man mowing lawn, Grundy Center, Iowa, 1940, black-and-white photograph, courtesy Library of Congress.
Members enjoying the infamous Dungeon Party. Click for more images.
Highline spur during the winter
Irene Ruhnke, 2007 reproduction of 1946 original, Photograph, Image: 12 x 8, Private collection.
Derelict fishing gear, plastic bottles, and marine debris, Maug Island, Mariana Trench Marine National Monument, 2009. Image courtesy of Angelo Villagomez/Marine Photobank.
The Kimball Stagecoach delivered mail–and passengers when it had room–to Park City.
Students learn about the 1898 fire by looking at historic photographs.
The Park City Military Band, July 4, 1911.
Dodo poses on Sam Billings’ (left) motorcycle with Ephraim Adamson (right). Pop Jenks Collection
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Muckers and Millionaires Case
Wedding party at Utah Central Depot. October 30, 1900.
Park City miner Jim Santy explains the hoist during a 2nd grade tour.
Drop by the Smith & Brim and learn about some of the eating habits of early Parkites.
Marine Ricky Sorenson at the soda fountain after coming home from war.
artist known as “Army,” Organized Crime—Oklahoma City, 1940; 12 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches, ink on paper; Courtesy of University of Central Oklahoma Galleries and Collections.
Go Figure!
Retired miner Rich Martinez shares photos and stories with docents.
Swap stories about Park City at an oral history night!
Korean War: Men of the 5th Air Force receive donated books and periodicals sent in the mail, 1951. Courtesy National Archives
Photos courtesy Park City Museum and Deer Valley Resort.
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Woman holding cherries (Tanzania), photograph by Mark Stell, courtesy of Portland Roasting.
Woman holding cherries (Tanzania), photograph by Mark Stell, courtesy of Portland Roasting.
Lannie Scopes as Deputy Sheriff Sam Billings.
Crossing the Border
Fell down a shaft; died of a broken heart; accidentally shot. Who says life in the old West was a bowl of cherries?
From the Jordanelle Special Service District Collection.
Museum member Don Covert enjoys one of our popular ski tours.
Students at Parkside Apartments explore a carbide lamp.
The Semper Fidelis Club bids farewell to Marines
Ken Martz talks about his historic home.
Woman holding cherries (Tanzania), photograph by Mark Stell, courtesy of Portland Roasting.
Lakewood Plaza, outdoor living space. Long Beach, Calif., 1950s. Maynard L. Parker, photographer. Courtesy of The Huntington Library, San Marino, Calif.
