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park city history Park City Utah
park city history
In 1869 a silver strike
took Park City from a meager population to 7000 almost overnight. As the
demand for silver decreased around 1949, the ski industry was created and
Snow Park was born as United Park City Mines tried to cut there losses.
Main Street, barely a half mile long, squeezes in hundreds of
unique businesses, featuring breath taking art work (see photos below) and
open for your year round shopping and dinning pleasure, too many to
include here, but a few guests favorites, Grub Steak at Prospector Square,
on Main Street Cisero's, Claim
Jumper, Riverhorse, & The Wasatch Brew
Pub micro-brewery, some including spirits and live music, and yes it is in
Utah. You should plan on 2-3 days to shop all the sites on Main street.
Close to the Landmark
Inn at Kimball Junction is Ruby Tuesdays, Szechwan Chinese and the Sage Grill, which several
customers have told me it was the best place to eat in Park City area, but
call for reservations. The buildings on Main Street are almost all from
the mining era, with 45 of them on the National Register of Historic
Places. Avg. home costs 1/2 million upper end 8-12 million.
Best Western Landmark Inn Park City is a four season
vacation resort.
The Scotsman
A large Cornish Pump
with 70 ton flywheel and standing 30 feet tall with a capacity of four
million gallons was used to pump water out of the mine. One day as the
story goes, the pump stopped working flooding the mine. The mine
superintendent called out for a Scotsman in town who could reputedly fix
the pump. When the Scotsman arrived he was carrying a large sledgehammer.
As the miners watched, he climbed on the pump with the sledgehammer in
hand, and studied it for a good five minutes. Then he raised the hammer
and whacked a spot on the flywheel. Immediately, the pump resumed working.
The Scotsman went home and sent the superintendent a bill for $1000
dollars. The superintendent was stunned. "A thousand dollars for five
minutes work ? He told the accountant to send it back and have him
itemize his bill" Back came the bill from the Scotsman, itemized.
For hitting the
wheel with the hammer......50 cents
For knowing where to
hit the wheel......$999.50
These thumbnail photos
(hi-resolution slow downloading) of artwork and landmarks are just some of
the beautiful things you can see on main street and the surrounding area
in Historic Old Town Park City and were compiled by
Photos by
Dwayne @Dwestcorp
Web & Digital Photo
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SPOTLIGHT ON
PARK CITY, UTAH ,
http://theblendmagazine.com/events/utah/park_city.htm
Host to 2002
Olympics
After the
snow melts, the hills surrounding Park City, turn green and inviting. Hiking,
hot air ballooning, horseback riding, bicycling, golfing, sail boarding,
exploring a silver mine, riding on the Alpine Slide, or checking out the ski
jumpers at the Utah Olympic Park are just a few of the reasons why visitors
coming back.
History:
Park City was incorporated as a city in 1884. Twenty-three millionaires made
their fortunes in Park City from the mining industry. George Hearst, father of
William Randolph Hearst, was one of the lucky ones. Today, Park City is a unique
blend of the old and the new. Sixty-four of Park City's buildings are listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, most of which are located on the
town's Main Street.
Location: Park City is located in the heart of the
Wasatch Mountains, part of the Rocky Mountain Range. The Wasatch-Cache National
Forest is located nearby and offers opportunities for backpacking, hiking,
camping and fishing. Park City is easy to reach by car. Mileage from major
western cities: Phoenix - 678; San Francisco - 782; Denver - 484; Las Vegas -
463; Boise - 370. Park City is a convenient stop to or from Yellowstone National
Park, one of Utah's many national forests and monuments, or any of the state's
five national parks.
Climate &
Elevation: Park City's summers are cool, dry and mild. The average
summer high is 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Park City's humidity is very low which
makes the summer season comfortable and pleasant. Within Park City, altitudes
begin at 6,720 ft. (approx. 2038 meters) and soar to 10,000 ft. (approx. 3033
meters) in the surrounding Wasatch Mountains.
Summer Events include the Park City Marathon, Park City
International Music Festival, the Utah Symphony at Deer Valley Resort, weekly
Wednesday concerts in City Park, Park City Pedalfest, the Art Festival, a Senior
PGA-sanctioned golf tournament, the Summit Institute for the Arts & Humanities,
the International Jazz Festival, the Folk & Bluegrass Festival and live theater.
Shopping: Park City has hundreds of shops, boutiques and
galleries in four shopping districts: Historic Main Street, The Resort Center,
the new Town District including the Holiday Village Mall and Park City Plaza,
and Silver Lake Village. Kimball Junction, six miles from Park City, is home to
the Factory Stores @ Park City. Forty-eight designer stores offer shoppers
bargains everyday.
Dining: Park City has 106 restaurants with 32 offering al fresco
dining, all with a world of international cuisine and an eclectic mix of
atmosphere, including Mexican, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, American and
more.
Lodging: A wide range of accommodations is available. From hotel
rooms and condominiums to bed and breakfast inns to dormitory rooms, Park City
has about 4,000 units, or 15,000 pillows, to accommodate guests. Prices range
from $40 to $800 per unit/per night.
Other
Great Facts about Park City:
*Over $400 million in silver has been mined from the hills
surrounding Park City. Remnants of the mining era, more than 1,200 miles of
tunnel wind through the surrounding mountains. (That's more than the New York
City subway system!)
*Park City has been the home of the U.S. Ski Team since 1973 and became home of
the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association in 1988.
*Two microbreweries offer Park City guests an array of local and national brews.
*The area boasts over 90 mountain lakes.
*Park City offers over 40 outdoor concerts each summer.
*Cycling and hiking enthusiasts can find 60-plus trails, covering more than 100
miles.
Park City Photos
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