Faster and more abruptly than anyone expected, the familiar old buildings and businesses of downtown Sugar House have disappeared. Ten years ago, city planners commissioned a survey of buildings in the area to determine whether it could be designated as a historic district. But within months, the buildings south and west of the main intersection were gone, along with any chance … [Read more...]
Adobe Brick is Where Salt Lake Met the Mud
Salt Lake Valley is home to a punctuated and heterogeneous clash of architecture. Its booming expansion rendered a diversified display of structural and cultural evolution. I was born and raised in Utah since 88’—and in this short time, I have seen the rise and urbanization of Riverton, the Jordans, Bluffdale, Sandy, Draper, pushing westward into Daybreak, and overtaking Her … [Read more...]
Utah Heritage Foundation Acquires South Temple Mansion
On February 5th, 2013, Salt Lake City’s Ladies Literary Club announced that they will be transferring ownership of their landmark building. The elegant 1913 prairie-style mansion, located at 850 East South Temple, now stands to become part of the Utah Heritage Foundation. After considering a number of alternatives, club President Laraine Christensen says, “As our legacy, our … [Read more...]