Park City’s “White Way”
From late 1930 to mid-1931, the “White Way” in Park City was a heated topic in local politics and business. Luckily, it’s not what you’re thinking. The “White Way” in our town had nothing to do with...
View ArticleThe Panic of 1893 Impacts Territory and Town – Part II
The Panic of 1893 was the largest U.S. economic downturn until the Great Depression. Part one covered how the Panic’s origins were related to silver. But what were its impacts on Utah and Park City? In...
View ArticleThe First Man Down
Frank Edward Peterson was born to Charles John Peterson and Mary Christina Petersen on November 22, 1891 in Draper, Utah. He was one of eleven children. His siblings included Victor, Violet, Cecil,...
View ArticleThe Birth of Modern Medical Care
Welcome to the first installment of our series discussing the Sisters of the Holy Cross and their 146-year legacy of serving Park City. Yes, you read that correctly – 146 years. The Order arrived in...
View ArticlePutting In the Extra Time
The last time the U.S. hosted the World Cup was 1994. That also happens to be the year Park City High School boys’ soccer won their first ever state championship. This year’s team didn’t match that...
View ArticleAccessibility Has Long Been Important to Park City
Approximately 612,000 adults in Utah today experience a disability, a statistic that is roughly 27%, or one in four adults in the state, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
View ArticleJoffs Family Tragedy
This year, as we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, we’re looking at the ways Parkites have come together to support each other during difficult times. One such incident happened during the...
View ArticleA Toehold in Utah
Welcome back to the second installment of our multi-part series discussing the Sisters of the Holy Cross and their 146-year legacy of serving the Park City community. Part 1 explored their humble...
View ArticleParading Bobby Donohue: Boy and Veteran
This article originally appeared in 2016. It connects to our latest exhibit, titled Park City Loves A Parade!, on display now through March 2027. In the late 1800s the United States was testing its...
View ArticlePark City Historic Mine Route
The Park City Historic Mine Route combines two Park City passions: outdoor adventure and Western silver mining history. The HMR is a storytelling route connecting 24 sites of historic interest to a...
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