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It's a fun drive from Northern Nevada to Salt Lake City, Utah when it's done in the summer and early fall. NASA shows off the high mountains that are part of the journey to SLC. It's fantastic when a city's growth is displayed in pictures. Here are a few of my favorites from Wikimedia Commons.
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| Salt Lake City 1869 |
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| SLC in the early 1900s |
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Completed in 1894, the Salt Lake City and County Building is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the USA. The reference
number of this Richardsonian Romanesque building is 70000629. It is also the
world’s first building to be retrofitted with base isolators. Think slinkies –
there are 440 rubber and steel isolators that help the building float during an
earthquake.
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| Sunset is beautiful |
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The 1980 US Olympic hockey team thrilled millions with their
Gold Medal performance. They were invited to Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium in SLC
to light the Olympic flame for the 2002 Winter Games.
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| Winter Scene of the city and mountains | | | What cities do you enjoy visiting or learning about? |
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| Panorama of SLC 1913 |
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I have never been to Utah at all, so I would love to get there someday. Thanks for your awesome pics.
ReplyDeleteThis was a really interesting read. I've always wanted to visit Utah in general, and take a nice tour of Salt Lake City.
ReplyDeleteWow, that winter season of the buildings with mountains in the background is outstanding! It's like you can enjoy the fast-paced urban life or relax out in the rural area.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea it had such a long and varied history. I've never been but I wouldn't mind going.
ReplyDeleteThis was great. I've never been to Utah, so I love reading about places I've never been. Very interesting and the photos are lovley
ReplyDeleteWow, Salt Lake City has really changed over the years. It looks like a pretty place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWow it's certainly gone through a ton of changes. I really need to start exploring Utah and some of the other western states.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit Utah and see the mountains. We don't have mountains here in Florida.
ReplyDeleteThat was a nice walk through history. I would love to visit Utah with the family
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice history lesson. I love learning something new. I've never been to Utah.
ReplyDeleteWow, it has really changed, hasn't it? I loved seeing the series of pictures and the time change.
ReplyDeleteI loved visiting Salt Lake City the different times we have been there. Thanks for this bit of history.
ReplyDeleteI personally found Boston a fascinating city and would love to go back. So much rich history there.
Gosh, it's a very pretty city. I haven't spent a lot of time in SLC. I need to go back, maybe on the next ski trip.
ReplyDeleteI have always heard that Salt Lake City is absolutely beautiful. I would love to go sometime.
ReplyDeleteI have not been to Utah but I have family so I would love to visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing pictures. I have never been to Utah. I would love to visit Salt Lake City.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to read the history of places. I'd love to know more about Miami.
ReplyDeleteThese are some very aweosme places! I would love to visit these. I hope to travel more in the future.
ReplyDeleteI have some family out that way and it is a place I have always wanted to visit. I always hear about the amazing scenery and people.
ReplyDeleteWe live in S. Nevada and have made that trip! it is beyond beautiful! I had no idea about the history of SLC though.
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