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Devereaux Mansion, built 1857, is one of SLC’s oldest homes. Its Second Empire style wows! What’s a pioneer home fact you know? #SLCHistory

Woodruff-Riter-Stewart Home, built 1889, dazzled SLC’s Avenues with Victorian flair. What’s a mansion history fact you know? #SLCHistory

Joseph Smith Memorial Building, built 1911 as Hotel Utah, hosted SLC’s elite. Its lobby shines! What’s a hotel history fact you know? #SLCHistory

Council Hall, built 1866, was SLC’s first city hall. Moved in 1963, it’s a pioneer relic! What’s a civic history fact you know? #SLCHistory

Francis Armstrong House, built 1892, was SLC’s mayoral mansion. Its Queen Anne style wows! What’s a mayor’s history fact you know? #SLCHistory

Simon Bamberger House, built 1881, housed Utah’s first non-LDS governor. Its Greek Revival style shines! What’s a governor’s fact you know? #SLCHistory

Delta Center’s $66M build in ‘91 changed SLC forever. What’s its biggest impact—sports or growth? #SLCHistory

SLC’s Delta Center started as a dream in ‘91. Now it’s getting a 2034 Olympic glow-up! What’s your vision for downtown? #SLCHistory

Delta Center’s been SLC’s pulse since ‘91! From Greektown to Jazz games, it reshaped downtown. What’s your fave event there—hoops or concerts? #SLCHistory

The old Foothill Liquor Store at Lamplighter Square, Salt Lake City, was Utah’s first self-service liquor store. It opened Feb 1967. Customers were able to browse and select the items they wanted and then check out at a cashier stand, not ask for something behind a counter. #slchistory

Caption this photo! These photos were taken on March 28, 1913, and are officials from the Denver and Rio Grande railroad at Soldier Summit (Wasatch County). Photos from Utah State Historical Society. #slchistory #saltlakecity #utah

This is me at the 2nd Ward Assembly Hall (438 E 700 S). Ignoring everyone else and obsessing on history details. 😆 #slchistory #saltlakecity #slc

Explore the hidden history of SLC's old Franklin Ave, now known as Edison Street.

Located between 200-300 South Streets and State Street and 200 East.

This mid-block alley was once a micro community of Black Salt Lakers.

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A reservoir turned park: Why this SLC park is a reminder of the city’s beginnings Today, Reservoir Park in downtown Salt Lake is a popular green space for many city residents. However, it was once a vital water source.

New interview with Fox13. History of Reservoir Park in Salt Lake City. #slchistory

Very different attitudes toward community and history between these two owners of prominent historic buildings of Salt Lake City. Thanks to Michah Christensen for saving the B'nai Israel Temple! Hopefully the owners of the other will be inspired to follow. #slchistory #historicpreservation

Demotion Pending! The historic Phillips Congregational Church near Trolley Square, 479 S 700 East #SLC.

Owner Robot Butcher Shop LLC (associated with Beer Zombies?) plans to start demolition at the end of January.

This historic church was built in 1907.

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Christmas Street, aka Glen Arbor Street (1735 S 1500 East), in Salt Lake City is a tradition that began in 1946. The 1947 event was described by the Deseret News after the event occurred, and then the street became a Salt Lake City Christmas destination to see. #slchistory #utahhistory

Can this building be saved? Should it? It already has! And it is a building that you know and love. These photos are from 1999- the Karrick Block at 236 S Main St SLC.

I'll be posting more about this preservation story. Stay tuned.

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Then and now. Intersection of 400 South and 400 West #SaltLakeCity, looking north. The tracks were removed in 1999.

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Found some fun photos of the old Saltair on the #GreatSaltLake. These are from the Denver Public Library. #slchistory