Challenging Election Results in 1885
In the late 19th century, Utah’s primary political parties were not the Democratic and Republican Parties, but…
People
Presenting the Case
This is the eighth article in a series on the Conkling Mining Co. v. Silver King Coalition…
The Elephant in the Mine
This is the seventh article in a series on the Conkling Mining Co. v. Silver King Coalition…
Welcome Our New Executive Director!
We are delighted to announce the selection of Morgan Pierce as our new Executive Director! Chosen after…
Who’s to Blame for the Flu Game?
This story is continued from last week. After episode 9 of The Last Dance aired, everyone wanted…
A Birthday to Forget
This is the sixth article in a series on the Conkling Mining Co. v. Silver King Coalition…
A Brief Look at Parley Pratt’s Life
Parley Parker Pratt was the third son out of five born to Jared and Charity Pratt on…
It Covered the Town
Coal was an important resource for mining communities. Not only for the mines and their machines, but…
Taking It Too Far
Joe Brandl was a popular figure in Park City from the 1890s through 1910. A butcher for…
Joe Biden No Stranger to Park City
Since he became vice president in January 2009, Joe Biden has made at least three trips to…
The Colonel
On January 8, 1908, 57-year-old mining promoter Nicholas Treweek filed a lawsuit in United States Circuit Court…
John Joseph Daly
Many of Park City’s famous mine owners shared several similarities: a lack of extensive formal education, their…
Salvation, Part two – Competition Comes to Park City
Welcome back to our second article regarding the salvation of Park City’s railroad blues. In our first…
Black Jack Murphy: Why the Nickname?
The Park City Museum recently hosted a lecture on a series of murders in Park City, the…
My story: Bridget Welsh Ivers
(The final article in an occasional series about founders of the storied Silver King Mine.) From New…
My story: James Ivers
(Tenth in an occasional series about founders of the storied Silver King Mine.) I’m a lucky sort…
The Life of Mary Rasmussen
Much of Park City’s population was made up of immigrants when it was a silver mining town. …
My story: Mary Harney Judge
(Ninth in an occasional series about founders of the storied Silver King Mine). I’m the successful Salt…
My story: John Judge
(Eighth in an occasional series about founders of the storied Silver King Mine). My life was tough…
Eleanor Bennett
More than 30 years ago I got a phone call from Eleanor Bennett. She befriended me because,…
A Most Honorable Parkite
With this year’s debate regarding a Supreme Court vacancy, Parkites might be surprised to learn that a…
Devoted to Dancing
Though her time in Park City was short, the final piece in our Women’s History Month series…
The Madam of Park City
Our series on women’s history would be remiss not to touch upon prostitution. It was a fact…
Presidents and the Park
In honor of President’s Day next Monday, let’s look at Park City’s presidential connections. Our local history…
How More Ski Runs at Treasure Mountains (Now PCMR) Were Named
Last week’s article on Park City ski runs and lifts focused on names inspired by Park City’s…
The Savage Siblings
Nearly 10 million emigrants left Ireland over a two hundred year period that began around 1700 and…
The Williams Family of 10 Daly Ave
Take the red trolley up to the top of Main Street and you will see a green…
The House on the Hill
The house at 27 Hillside Avenue was built prior to 1889. It was likely originally constructed in…
Pleasing Manner and Exceptional Ability
Last week looked at Isabel Grant and her time at the Miner’s Hospital. Born in Nova Scotia,…
Shorty’s Twenty-three Stairs
I came across a print of “Shorty’s Stairs” at a furniture consignment store in town. As a…
Park City’s Connection to the Silent Film World
When it comes to knowing fame, everyone wants to stake a claim, even if it is a…
Flawless Fleming
When it came to his work, Silver King Mill foreman John Breckenridge Fleming was a perfectionist. In…
Vanished, Never to Be Seen Again
Like most intriguing small towns Park City has had its share of mysteries. Some of those mysteries…