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The History of Emigration Canyon: Gateway to Salt Lake Valley
Cynthia Furse, Jeffrey Carlstrom
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... Salt Lake , and one for the press and radio representatives . Other brackets will be open to pro- fessional men . A number of prizes will be awarded , including two wrist watches and a diamond ring . ( Salt Lake Telegram , June 1 , 1951 ) ...Synopsis
Emigration Canyon is well known in Utah as the route by which pioneers, in 1847, reached Great Salt Lake Valley to establish the state's first lasting Euro-American settlements. Before and after 1847 the canyon had an interesting history, which included the Donner-Reed party, the Pony Express and Overland Stage, mining and sheep herding, a narrow-gauge railroad, a major resort, a brewery, and the transformation of recreation areas and cabin sites into year-round residential neighborhoods. This well-illustrated, detailed history tells the story of a unique place, but its counterparts can be found across the West and America wherever the development of wild and scenic areas has been shaped by the growth and needs of neighboring cities. In this second edition, new illustrations and maps, new information and stories, a significantly expanded chapter on the Emigration Canyon Railroad, and a new chapter on the modern history, bring to life the story of a place and its people.Book Details
Published
November 28, 2019
Publisher
Lulu.com
Pages
506
ISBN
9780359910199