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SALT LAKE CITY — Bernie and Marita Hart contend they weren't drawn to the home they live in because of its history. In many ways, a stroll through Central City is a stroll through the residential history of Utah’s capital. All homes are private residences and are only available to tour during the time and day of our tour. We will not reveal the names of the homeowners, nor will we reveal the addresses of homes prior to the tour. None of the homes are wheelchair accessible, and all have stairs. Attendees should watch their step around and in all parts of homes.
The Church History Museum tells the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through educational exhibits and programs. The museum collects and displays Latter-day Saint art and artifacts from around the world in a way that offers an educational experience for the whole family. Amott said a trolley stop and business district — which still stands — fueled the first wave of homes. Then came the invention of the automobile, which made the whole idea of living in the suburbs possible.
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See historical and contemporary monuments and learn about the city’s Mormon pioneers. Traveling on a replica streetcar, you'll see the city's historical districts and make several photo stops at landmarks and attractions. The Pioneer Memorial Museum will be closed to the public beginning May 3, 2010 for interior and exterior renovation. The Pioneer Memorial Museum houses the world’s largest collection of artifacts on pioneer history, including excellent displays about the lives of Brigham Young and Heber Kimball. Explore 6 floors of displays featuring a large collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and paintings. Upper floors feature exhibits of dolls, handwork, clocks, weaponry and art.
Many elements of the house, she said, haven’t been changed since it was built in the early 1900s. Central City is protected by a local historic district that extends from South Temple to 900 South and from 500 East to 700 East. The district was created to preserve the historic character of the area, subjecting exterior modifications and proposed demolitions to design reviews.
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Discover how Brigham Young and his family lived in the 1800s, during a free 30-minute tour of the Beehive House. Now a National Historic Landmark, this home has been beautifully restored with furnishings of the period. The Beehive House was built in 1854 and served as home to Brigham Young when he was President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and governor of the Utah Territory. Rooms include the playroom, the family store, the fairy castle, and the gracious sitting room, where each evening the Young family sang and prayed together. A beehive, which is a symbol of industry, sits atop this charming home and reflects Brigham Young’s belief in a strong work ethic. This impressive building has seen many changes in the 130-plus years since it was constructed.
Based on our booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, this experience is likely to sell out through Viator. Arrange for a stress-free ride to Salt Lake City International Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your accommodation in downtown SLC, Midvale, Bountiful, or West Valley City, and relax on the journey to the airport in a sedan, SUV, or limousine, depending on the size of your group.
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These days, Central City wanderers will see row cottages that Amott said appear to have fallen out of a Charles Dickens novel, and brick bungalows that were built as cars ruled the road. Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Salt Lake City with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Salt Lake City International Airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel in downtown SLC, Midvale, Bountiful or West Valley City. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers maintain historical markers in numerous states and countries.
Today, more than a century and a half later, only two of these original structures remain intact. One of them, the Deuel Pioneer Log Home, is on display and open to the public on West Temple Street across from Temple Square. The cabin was home to the William Henry Deuel family for less than two years following their arrival in the valley. Today it has been fully restored and furnished with authentic pioneer artifacts, including a cast-iron stove.
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Hear some of the city’s most terrifying legends and visit the oldest buildings in Salt Lake where ghosts sightings are frequent. Attempt your own paranormal investigation by trying out ghost hunting equipment on this tour. Enjoy a performance from the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir plus a sightseeing tour of Salt Lake City, Utah on this tour.
The handsome and hospitable Mansion, with its state-of-the-art amenities and superior staff, is the ultimate in fine taste and gracious surroundings. We invite you to the McCune Mansion for your wedding day, there’s no better way to describe how amazing your day will be than to show you! Feel like royalty when you walk down the aisle and exchange vows, dance the night away in the old-world opulent surroundings of the Mansion, rich in history and beauty, with your friends and family celebrating by your side. The McCune Mansion is a setting that truly takes the work out of business events. A century of poise and elegance; a rich heritage of wealth, splendor, and discriminating taste. A competitively priced downtown meeting facility, the McCune Mansion fosters business excellence unlike any other.
Once home to the Territorial Legislature and the seat of Salt Lake City government, Council Hall today is headquarters of the Utah Office of Tourism. A hybrid of Federal and Greek Revival styles, the hall was built of Utah sandstone, most of which was quarried in nearby Red Butte Canyon. The homes, especially from 1870 to the mid-1940s, followed many types of architectural styles, which shifted as housing trends did. This is why there's a mixture of Victorian, Arts and Crafts bungalow, Prairie School, and Period Revival cottage designs all within the district. That uniqueness helped it land on the National Register of Historic Places a few decades ago. Discover the darker side of Salt Lake City on a 1.5-hour tour that explores the mysteries, hauntings, and other paranormal activity in Utah’s capital city.
Representing the commercial core of Carbon County in the early 20th century, the buildings of historic Main Street of Price represent the prosperity of the area between 1910 and 1960. Many of these businesses were owned or managed by the diverse group of immigrants who came to Carbon County’s coal mines, including Greeks and Italians. This District contains not only commercial buildings but the United Methodist Church, the Carbon County Courthouse and the Price Municipal Building. Styles of the commercial businesses include Italian Renaissance, Spanish Colonial Revival, Beaux Arts, and an eclectic mix. "The bungalows employ rectangular block and open plans. The period revival cottages in the area employ rectangular plans and variations thereon."
During the 1890s and early 1900s, Payson boomed economically which led to a number of Victorian-style brick homes being built in the residential neighborhoods, all with ornamentation. The Liberty Wells neighborhood in Salt Lake City is the largest of the state’s Historic Districts, with over 3000 contributing buildings, most of which are residential. This neighborhood is exemplified by its tree-lined streets, uniform setbacks, and remarkable similarity of architectural styles and materials. In particular, the neighborhood is noted for its dense concentration of bungalow style brick homes dating to the first 30 years of the 20th century and is one of the most coveted areas of Salt Lake Valley. When the pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in July 1847, they immediately began constructing simple homes in their new surroundings.
That said, he understands that some of this history will have to go because it's impossible to keep Central City "under a glass dome." Much of the historic district developed as homes emerged just outside of Salt Lake City's business district beginning in the 1870s, according to a history of the area compiled by Salt Lake City planners in 1996. There were nearly 350 homes from the 1870 to 1900 period still in existence at the time the document was filed, most of which were residential housing. Since 1971, Preservation Utah, has held an annual tour of historic homes in a different neighborhoods in Utah. This tour is a complete historic look at what makes Salt Lake City so fascinating.
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