Remember 2008? Wall Street traded corporations lost 40% of their value in a matter of days. The economy tanked and the housing bubble burst. Prices declined for hotels and flights, and shoe repair shops were flourishing. Only bars and movie theaters seemed immune. But besides shoe repair, another sector of the economy was also much more immune and resilient than the sectors: … [Read more...]
Eulogy for Sugar House
The recent demise of three more historic buildings in the central business district signals a turning point in Sugar House history. Their loss marked the second passing of Sugar House, echoing the changes that occurred in the late 1920s and 30s, when pioneer-era buildings were replaced by more modern structures. There are no surviving buildings dating from the 19th century. The … [Read more...]