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.

Salt Lake City Chef's Table

Salt Lake City Chef's Table
Author: Becky Rosenthal
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-01-20
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1493013335

Though the West was won years and years ago, the pioneer spirit lives on in Salt Lake City (SLC). The local food scene is ripe with opportunity and alive with food entrepreneurs filled with ideas that many thought would never take off in Salt Lake City?let alone fly. Salt Lake City may be known for a world-renowned choir and the Transcontinental Railroad’s Golden Spike, but it’s a modern, vibrant city that has held on to its pioneer spirit. And nowhere is that force stronger than in the local food scene, ripe with opportunity and ingenuity. The foodie community embraces collaboration and generosity, so local restaurants, bars, and suppliers—pardon the pun—feed on each other to reach greater heights. Entrepreneurs are serving everything from bone marrow to tumbleweed, while foraging for mushrooms and new ideas to elevate SLC and its culture. With 76 recipes for the home cook from the area's most celebrated eateries and showcasing over 200 full-color photos featuring mouth-watering dishes, famous chefs, and lots of local flavor, Salt Lake City Chef's Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook for both tourists and residents alike.

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.

Historic Photos of Salt Lake City

Historic Photos of Salt Lake City
Author: Jeff Burbank
Publisher: Historic Photos
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781596523852

Founded by Mormon pioneers seeking a place to practice their religion, Salt Lake City became a center of regional commerce, fueled by mining and the completion of the Union Pacific and local railroads. It ultimately attracted residents from all parts of Europe, as well as Mexico, China, and Japan. Historic Photos of Salt Lake City captures the story of this unique community through still photography selected from the finest collections, a visual record of the city's history presented in striking black-and-white photographs. From the building of the magnificent Mormon Temple and Tabernacle to the establishment of America's first department store; from muddy streets to wide boulevards with park-like medians; from Greek grocery stores to Japanese-American baseball teams, Historic Photos of Salt Lake City tells a visual story of a unique American 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

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.

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.