The American Dream Torpedoed, part 4
This is the fourth and final chapter of our series, “The American Dream Torpedoed.” To recap, Jack…
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The American Dream Torpedoed, part 3
Welcome to our third article in this series. The first installment discussed John Edward “Jack” Inman’s immigration…
The American Dream Torpedoed, part 2
The first chapter of our story (from May 1) discussed John Edward “Jack” Inman’s immigration to the…
Utah Takes Flight
On December 17, 1903 on a remote windswept beach, mankind glimpsed the possibility of controlled flight. A…
A Party on Rails
Saturday February 27, 1971 provided a rare opportunity to experience a historic event: riding the final passenger…
Stealing the Show
On December 27, 1950, happy faces of Park City High School (PCHS) band members emerged from bus…
History Lived
Many people can reminisce about the history through which they have lived. This writer, for example, has…
A Vision of the Future, part 3
The following is the third article in a series on the idea to build a ski resort…
A Vision of the Future, part 2
The following is the second article in a series on the idea to build a ski resort…
A Vision of the Future
The following is the first article in a series on the idea to build a ski resort…
Recreational Allure of the Great Salt Lake
Most stories written today about the Great Salt Lake have to do with its fragile ecosystem. Without…
A Tale of Two (Ski) Cities – part 3
The following is the third article in a series on Park City and Ketchum, Idaho. The last…
A Tale of Two (Ski) Cities – part 2
The following is the second article in a series on Park City and Ketchum, Idaho. Welcome back…
Lucky to Live
On September 15, 1916, members of the Summit County Democrats were on their way from Park City…
A Flight to Remember
December 17, 2022 represents the 119th anniversary of man’s first flight of a heavier than air aircraft.…
Fascination with Early Aviation
“Aviation, the word that charms the multitude – that thrills the heart – that crowds the grandstand.…
An Arduous Journey
In May 1869, John Wesley Powell and his crew began a 13-week, approximately 1,000-mile exploration of the…
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…
Joe Biden No Stranger to Park City
Since he became vice president in January 2009, Joe Biden has made at least three trips to…
From One Train Wreck to Another
If you think 2020 is a train wreck, the nascent railroad industry was deluged with train wrecks…
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…
Field Trip to the Silver King
During August of 1914, the 108th meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers was held in…
The Wasatch “Super-Tunnel”
Nearly four decades after it was first proposed the Park City—Alta tunnel idea was resurrected by United…
California Dreamin’
Welcome back to our second article discussing the impact of the first Transcontinental Railroad on the development…
Build It and They Will Come
The title of this article may remind readers of the movie “Field of Dreams” - a magical…
Local Mining Men in Far-off Lands
When Park City mining men Colonel William M. Ferry and James Kescel, along with other prominent experts…
A Peruvian Expedition
On October 24, 1888, an expeditionary party consisting of Park City mining men Colonel William M. Ferry…
Pioneers in Aviation
There is little doubt that R. T. Freng’s heroic actions on the evening of March 11, 1929…
A Journey Interrupted
Our story begins on Sunday morning March 10, 1929 in the Mission Hills District of San Diego,…
Air Mail One Legacy of WWI
Air travel throughout the United States today is so ubiquitous it’s taken for granted. On a personal…
Working to Secure a Better Life
Howard Coleman came to Utah in search of a better life. As a black man and son…
Jolly Good Time in Elkdom
The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, or Elks for short, was originally founded in New York City…
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…
Presidents and the Park
In honor of President’s Day next Monday, let’s look at Park City’s presidential connections. Our local history…
Maritime Disaster Touches Park City
As introduction to this article I would like to acknowledge three people who provided the impetus -…
United in Tragedy
Friday afternoon, February 23, 1934, the Wasatch Mountains were blanketed by a heavy snowstorm and low-hanging clouds.…