The Salt Palace

The Salt Palace
Author: Darren DeFrain
Publisher: New Issues Poetry and Prose
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2005
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Fiction. "If you think we don't need another heavily footnoted Mormon road trip basketball novel, think again. With this unorthodox gem, Darren DeFrain creates a genre of his own, with the athletic ease of the Angel Moroni going in for a lay-up. Thoughtful, deadpan, shot through with comic inspiration, it's a debut worth doing the wave for"--J. Robert Lennon.

Secret Salt Lake City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Secret Salt Lake City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: Jeremy Pugh
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1681060736

Where can you find a chunk of the Matterhorn enshrined at a Utah ski resort? What is the origin of Josepa, the Hawaiian ghost town in the desert? And why is Utah called the Beehive State? You hold in your hands the answers to these questions and more in this guide to the oddities, wonders, myths, and legends of Utah’s capital city. Secret Salt Lake City opens a window into the weird, the bizarre, and the obscure secrets of the city, some of which are hiding in plain sight. Founded by religious pioneers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1847, its one-of-a-kind origin story makes Salt Lake City a rich backdrop for frontier grit, culture, and curious relics. Did you know that there is an alphabet hidden in your computer that was invented in Salt Lake City? What is the significance of the religious symbols on the Salt Lake Temple? And how did Sherlock Holmes solve a fictional mystery in London that originated in Utah? Lifetime resident and author Jeremy Pugh and Mary Brown Malouf unlock these mysteries and more to pull back the curtain on the secrets of Salt Lake City. This isn’t your traditional guidebook, and it will enrich your visit to the Crossroads of the West.

The Avenues of Salt Lake City

The Avenues of Salt Lake City
Author: Karl T. Haglund
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1980
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780913738313

This book deals with both the history and architecture of the Avenues Historic District -- primarily a residential district -- of Salt Lake City.

South Temple Street Landmarks: Salt Lake City’s First Historic District

South Temple Street Landmarks: Salt Lake City’s First Historic District
Author: Bim Oliver
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2017
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1467137715

From the earliest days of settlement, South Temple was Salt Lake's most prestigious street. In 1857, William Staines built the Devereaux House, Salt Lake's first of many mansions. The once-bustling Union Pacific Depot eventually found itself increasingly isolated. Downtown's "gleaming copper landmark" overcame numerous hurdles before its construction was finally finished, and the Steiner American Building helped usher in acceptance of Modernist architecture. Evolving to reflect its continued prominence, in 1975, the thoroughfare's core became the city's first local historic district, and in 1982, it made the National Register of Historic Places. Author and historian Bim Oliver celebrates the changing landmarks along these famous eighteen blocks.

Explorer's Guide Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo & Utah's High Country Resorts: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)

Explorer's Guide Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo & Utah's High Country Resorts: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)
Author: Christine Balaz
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581579306

An updated edition of the most comprehensive guide to the area, full of spectacular scenery and ripe for outdoor adventure. In this definitive guide to Utah’s Wasatch Region, entertainment abounds, from the ski slopes of Park City to the theaters of Salt Lake. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rockies’ impressive peaks, this region offers the perfect pairing of outdoor escapes and urban options—with convenience, accessibility, and affordability.

Explorer's Guide Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo & Utah's High Country Resorts

Explorer's Guide Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo & Utah's High Country Resorts
Author: Christine Balaz
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2010-10-26
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581571240

In this definitiveguide to Utah's WasatchRegion, entertainmentabounds, from the ski slopesof Park City to the theatersof Salt Lake. Set against thestunning backdrop of theRockies' impressive peaks,this region offers the perfectpairing of outdoor escapesand urban options--withconvenience, accessibility, and affordability.

Walking Salt Lake City

Walking Salt Lake City
Author: Lynn Arave
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 089997693X

A new title in the Walking series, Walking: Salt Lake City is geared to first-time visitors to Salt Lake City--and to local residents. Both will enjoy the history and tales about places they thought they knew, and will be surprised to find walking destinations they may not have considered before. Each tour in the stylish, portable format touches on history, culture, and local architecture, plus insider recommendations on eateries, galleries, and nightlife. With clear maps depicting each walk, parking and public transit info, at-a-glance summaries and Points of Interest appendices, there's no better way to discover a city than on foot with a Walking guide. Walking Salt Lake City is a time-traveling guide to Salt Lake City's past and to its vibrant present. Written by Utah natives, it presents rambles of every kind. The 30+ tours explore the city's downtown, which is experiencing an invigorating renaissance; Temple Square, world headquarters of the Latter-Day Saints Church; Capitol Hill; character-filled neighborhoods like the Avenues and "15th and 15th"; and semi-rural surprises near and within the bustling city, from Memory Grove and City Creek Canyon, a stone's throw from metropolitan skyscrapers, to tucked-away and nearly forgotten Miller Bird Preserve and the appropriately named Hidden Hollow. While snow-capped mountains, famous canyon resorts, and the inland sea that gave the city its name invitingly beckon hikers, skiers, snowboarders, climbers, and day-trippers, Walking Salt Lake City unveils tempting reasons to enjoy the urban setting itself. Thoughtfully designed, the guide offers precise directions, easy to follow summaries, and tips about inviting eateries and shopping havens. Whether you are out for a heart-pumping workout or an evening stroll, filling an hour or a day, or count yourself a Utah visitor, a new resident or a lifelong local, this book is designed with you in mind.