Utah History
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Moab, Utah: Uranium Boom Led to One of the Most Vibrant Towns in Utah
How the uranium boom went bust but still led to Moab becoming one of the most vibrant towns in Utah.
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Salt Lake’s Early Days: Prostitution in Utah
You won’t read about it in the history books, and you won’t hear about it at Sunday School, but Salt Lake’s early days were rife with vice, including prostitution.
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Secret Tunnels under Ogden’s 25th Street
Many businesses on 25th Street in Ogden still have basements in use and many of them have boarded-up, cemented-in, or closed-off openings in the walls, which were obviously entryways to…
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Gold Prospecting in Utah: How to Find Gold in Utah’s Mountains
Gold is still being found in Utah due to the constant forces of erosion. Dan Bergquist has been an amateur prospector for 30 years. He explained that gold appears in…
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Utah was Land of Dinosaurs: Utah’s Natural History is Older Than Dirt
Utah’s reputation as a prehistoric graveyard is well established. Known the world over for new and prolific dinosaur discoveries, Utah’s paleontological past has consistently introduced the world to a number…
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University of Utah: Home to the State Arboretum
The University of Utah is home to many things: a world-class cancer research center and hospital, a winning football team, and some of the top researchers in the country. But…
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Pioneer Day & Mormon Pioneer History (They Don’t Talk About)
Why Utahns celebrate Pioneer Day and the less known history of Mormon Pioneers coming to the Great Basin and forming a new state, Utah.
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Preserving Theatrical History: Saving Pantages Theatre
In mid-March, the future of the Utah Pantages Theatre hung by a thread as supporters fought in court to stop developers from demolishing the once-glamorous century-old structure on Main Street.
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Utah Volcanoes & Massacres: A Tour of Southern Utah’s Violent Past
It’s a remarkable area of our state. Where else can one visit massacre sites and hike two different volcanoes within an hour of each other?
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Pete Marshall Recounts Plum Alley and The Chinese Tong and Mafia in Salt Lake
Pete Marshall of Utah Book and Magazine Shop recounts Plum Alley and the Chinese Tong and mafia in Salt Lake City.
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The Story of Snowbird Ski Resort
The underlying dream for Snowbird is the creation of a year-round resort, which respects and complements the beauty and inspiration of this natural setting — a place dedicated to increasing…
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Honoring the 2,945 Fallen Utah Veterans with West Valley City Veterans Memorial
On November 11, 2021, Veterans Day, the city of West Valley unveiled a brand-new tribute, a memorial to the 2,945 fallen Utah veterans.
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100-Year-Old Wasatch Mountain Lodge Hidden in Dense Forest of Big Cottonwood Canyon
If you’ve ever skied Brighton Resort, chances are you’ve glided right past the two-story, almost 100-year-old Wasatch Mountain Lodge without even knowing it. Located on the hillside above Brighton Inn,…
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Discover and Visit Utah’s Natural History Wonders in All of Its 29 Counties
In all 29 counties throughout the Beehive State, the NHMU has identified and marked a point of natural or cultural significance for Utahns and visitors alike to discover.