Brigham Young University’s first women’s dormitory was constructed 1938-39 and named after generous BYU benefactor, and lover of education, Amanda Knight. After its initial use …
The Jordan Surplus Canal
Andrew Ugan, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District. This blog is a part of an agreement under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation …
From Shepherd to Subdivision
A tour of two blocks of Sherman Avenue, exploring its history from grazing field for sheep, to a suburb of the growing city. Southeast …
SHPO Hub in St George
The Utah SHPO staff are hitting the road and heading to St George. Get to know the programs, grants, and financial incentives that the Utah …
Girl Scout Stewardship Training
Welcome Girl Scouts to the ranks of Utah Cultural Site Stewardship! This event is private for the Girl Scouts who will be training to become …
Mountain West Trails Conference
We invite you to join us May 13-15, 2024, for the inaugural Mountain West Trails Conference at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal, Utah. Over …
Memory Grove Park and Meditation Chapel Tour
At the base of City Creek Canyon, lies Memory Grove Park, and in it, Meditation Chapel. Memory Grove Park was purchased by Salt Lake City in 1902. …
Is My Property Eligible for the National Register?
On nearly a daily basis I receive inquiries from folks asking if their property qualifies for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). …
What is the National Register and how do I Nominate a Building? Part I
By Cory Jensen, National Register Coordinator As the National Register Coordinator at the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, this is a question I receive on …
Chinese Railroad Worker Archaeology in Utah: What Have We Learned?
Discover the archaeology of Chinese Railroad Workers in Utah through real artifacts interpreted by experts in the field. Join us on Saturday, October 14th at …
Welcome Ryan!
The Utah SHPO team would like to introduce you to Ryan McGrath, our new Compliance Archaeologist. His responsibilities at SHPO will be reviewing pretty much …
Stewardship Spotlight – April 2023
Meet Joan & Paul Joan West and Paul Magnanti are very dedicated Utah Site Stewards who call Moab home. Both Joan and Paul have a …