From Shepherd to Subdivision

Elizabeth Hora February 12, 2024

A tour of two blocks of Sherman Avenue, exploring its history from grazing field for sheep, to a suburb of the growing city.   Southeast …

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SHPO Hub in St George

Elizabeth Hora January 18, 2024

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 …

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Memory Grove Park and Meditation Chapel Tour

Faith Bitz November 30, 2023

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. …

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Kearns (Utah Governor’s) Mansion Tour

Faith Bitz November 30, 2023

A beautiful Chateauesque exterior, a stunning interior, and the dramatic story of the Kearns family make the historic Kearns Mansion one of Utah ‘s architectural …

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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). …

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What is the National Register and how do I Nominate a Building? Part II

By Cory Jensen, National Register Coordinator In a previous post I gave some background on what the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is and …

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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 …

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Webinar: The changing Religious Landscape of Salt Lake City

Faith Bitz April 19, 2023

**Historical and Contemporary Photographs from the University of Utah’s Marriott Library** Ken Rockwell, a librarian at the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library will …

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Vintage Signs of Utah

Faith Bitz April 7, 2023

***Register at EventBrite to Reserve Your Spot*** The new book, “Vintage Signs of Utah,” is a beautifully photographed collection of vintage roadside signs around the …

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Fort Douglas Archaeology Walking Tour

Faith Bitz April 7, 2023

***Register at EventBrite to Reserve Your Spot*** Join archaeologist Dr. Chris Merritt from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office for a walking tour of the …

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Fort Douglas Archaeology Walking Tour

Faith Bitz April 7, 2023

***Register at EventBrite to Reserve Your Spot*** Join archaeologist Dr. Chris Merritt from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office for a walking tour of the …

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archaeologyartifactsBuildingsHistoric BuildingsSHPOTourutah

Fort Douglas Archaeology Walking Tour

Faith Bitz April 7, 2023

***Register at EventBrite to Reserve Your Spot*** Join archaeologist Dr. Chris Merritt from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office for a walking tour of the …

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