The American Dream Torpedoed, part 4
This is the fourth and final chapter of our series, “The American Dream Torpedoed.” To recap, Jack…
World War I
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…
The American Dream Torpedoed, part 1
John Edward “Jack” Inman, who was born in Great Britain, wanted an opportunity to be judged based…
Thanksgiving 1918 and Thanksgiving 2020
Perhaps no year is more relevant than this one to take a look back at Thanksgiving 1918,…
Looking back at Park City one hundred years ago
As is tradition for this column as the year winds down, let’s take a look at Park…
News from the Western Front
The First World War, described at the time as “the war to end all wars,” officially ended…
A Parkite’s Letter Makes A Long Journey
By October 1919, World War I had officially been over for nearly a year and life, at…
A Public Library for Park City
“It seems evident to all that there is a crying need in our town, a live town…
Air Mail One Legacy of WWI
Air travel throughout the United States today is so ubiquitous it’s taken for granted. On a personal…
If You Can’t Enlist, Invest!
When the United States declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, thus entering the already years-old…
On My Honor, to Do My Best
The 108th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is on February 8. The organization was created…
Eight-hour Day with No Cut in Pay
Labor unions and activists spent decades organizing workers all over the country to advocate for living wages,…
The Way We Were: 1917
We bid 2017 goodbye on Sunday night. What can we say but, “what a year”? As is…
Parkite Served in WWI Bakery Company
As you may have read in this column last time, William Neil and his mother Ellen moved…
The Neils of Norfolk Avenue
920 Norfolk is an example of T/L-cottage style of architecture. The style was popular in the 1890s,…
Master Mechanic
An experienced carpenter working at the Silver King mine asked his novice assistant to get him some…
A Look Back at Park City in 1916
This past year has had some pretty spectacular ups and downs, no matter which way you look…
Uncommon Valor
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is located on a high ridge overlooking the nation’s capital.…
Dawn’s Early Light
Morning came early for Jim Murphy on Thursday, September 20, 1917. At daybreak, a bugler sounded reveille…
Supreme Sacrifice
In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, we’re going to spend the next few weeks profiling…
A Parkite’s Siberian Saga
“Take good care of yourself and baby and don’t worry about me for I am alright and…
A Happy Few Hours
July of 1918 was a busy month. July 9 saw the worst train wreck in the country’s…
Park City in 1915
As 2015 draws to a close, we recognize that, like any year, it had its ups and…
Pandemic arrives in the Park
For those unfamiliar with details of the 1918 “Spanish flu” pandemic here are some statistics: it affected…
Maritime Disaster Touches Park City
As introduction to this article I would like to acknowledge three people who provided the impetus -…