Rachel's SLC History
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Rachel Quist. Salt Lake City, Utah, history and archaeology. Often obscure topics | www.slchistory.org
Utah Museum Pin Quest #2 has begun. My first museum to visit was the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts!
October 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Utah Museum Pin Quest #2 has begun. My first museum to visit was the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts!
Demolition of the historic Phillips Congregational Church at the corner of 700 East and 500 South has begun.
The owner of the property is listed as ROBOT BUTCHER SHOP, LLC.
It appears to me that the purpose of the demolition is simply that the parcel is worth more money as an empty lot.
The owner of the property is listed as ROBOT BUTCHER SHOP, LLC.
It appears to me that the purpose of the demolition is simply that the parcel is worth more money as an empty lot.
July 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Demolition of the historic Phillips Congregational Church at the corner of 700 East and 500 South has begun.
The owner of the property is listed as ROBOT BUTCHER SHOP, LLC.
It appears to me that the purpose of the demolition is simply that the parcel is worth more money as an empty lot.
The owner of the property is listed as ROBOT BUTCHER SHOP, LLC.
It appears to me that the purpose of the demolition is simply that the parcel is worth more money as an empty lot.
An interior view from 1909 of the Critchlow Apartments, 379 1st Ave SLC.
These images showcase a disappearing bed that can transform into a desk. The apartment boom of the early 1900s spurred the popularity of these beds, many of which were for sale in local Salt Lake City furniture shops.
These images showcase a disappearing bed that can transform into a desk. The apartment boom of the early 1900s spurred the popularity of these beds, many of which were for sale in local Salt Lake City furniture shops.
March 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
An interior view from 1909 of the Critchlow Apartments, 379 1st Ave SLC.
These images showcase a disappearing bed that can transform into a desk. The apartment boom of the early 1900s spurred the popularity of these beds, many of which were for sale in local Salt Lake City furniture shops.
These images showcase a disappearing bed that can transform into a desk. The apartment boom of the early 1900s spurred the popularity of these beds, many of which were for sale in local Salt Lake City furniture shops.
The Critchlow at 379 1st Ave, SLC. Built in 1908 by John Q. Critchlow who promised soundproof floors with brick walls between apartments, a unique and notable feature at the time.
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rented in 1908 at $30 (about $1K in 2025 dollars) and $46 (about $1.5K) a month.
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rented in 1908 at $30 (about $1K in 2025 dollars) and $46 (about $1.5K) a month.
March 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Critchlow at 379 1st Ave, SLC. Built in 1908 by John Q. Critchlow who promised soundproof floors with brick walls between apartments, a unique and notable feature at the time.
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rented in 1908 at $30 (about $1K in 2025 dollars) and $46 (about $1.5K) a month.
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rented in 1908 at $30 (about $1K in 2025 dollars) and $46 (about $1.5K) a month.
The old Foothill Liquor Store at Lamplighter Square, Salt Lake City, was Utah’s first self-service liquor store. It opened Feb 1967. Customers were able to browse and select the items they wanted and then check out at a cashier stand, not ask for something behind a counter. #slchistory
March 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The old Foothill Liquor Store at Lamplighter Square, Salt Lake City, was Utah’s first self-service liquor store. It opened Feb 1967. Customers were able to browse and select the items they wanted and then check out at a cashier stand, not ask for something behind a counter. #slchistory
The Judge Building, 8 E 300 S SLC, built in 1907 by Mary Judge and designed by the Judge family architect David C. Dart who also designed the Judge Miner's Home, now part of Judge Memorial High School.
March 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Judge Building, 8 E 300 S SLC, built in 1907 by Mary Judge and designed by the Judge family architect David C. Dart who also designed the Judge Miner's Home, now part of Judge Memorial High School.
Fun #SLC history! In 1902, 30-year-old Nell Young Clauson Brown reinvented herself as “Dr. Nell C. Brown: Hair Physician.” Her business operated for only a few years and was based in the Templeton Building in downtown SLC. More details at www.slchistory.org
March 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Fun #SLC history! In 1902, 30-year-old Nell Young Clauson Brown reinvented herself as “Dr. Nell C. Brown: Hair Physician.” Her business operated for only a few years and was based in the Templeton Building in downtown SLC. More details at www.slchistory.org
Caption this photo! These photos were taken on March 28, 1913, and are officials from the Denver and Rio Grande railroad at Soldier Summit (Wasatch County). Photos from Utah State Historical Society. #slchistory #saltlakecity #utah
March 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Caption this photo! These photos were taken on March 28, 1913, and are officials from the Denver and Rio Grande railroad at Soldier Summit (Wasatch County). Photos from Utah State Historical Society. #slchistory #saltlakecity #utah
This is me at the 2nd Ward Assembly Hall (438 E 700 S). Ignoring everyone else and obsessing on history details. 😆 #slchistory #saltlakecity #slc
March 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is me at the 2nd Ward Assembly Hall (438 E 700 S). Ignoring everyone else and obsessing on history details. 😆 #slchistory #saltlakecity #slc
Animation of the change of Franklin Ave to Edison Street: 1884, 1889, 1898, 1911, 1926, 1950.The second half of the reel highlights the change from residential (blue house) to commercial (red shopping cart). More on my IG or slchistory.org
February 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Animation of the change of Franklin Ave to Edison Street: 1884, 1889, 1898, 1911, 1926, 1950.The second half of the reel highlights the change from residential (blue house) to commercial (red shopping cart). More on my IG or slchistory.org
Explore the hidden history of SLC's old Franklin Ave, now known as Edison Street.
Located between 200-300 South Streets and State Street and 200 East.
This mid-block alley was once a micro community of Black Salt Lakers.
#slchistory #utahhistory
Located between 200-300 South Streets and State Street and 200 East.
This mid-block alley was once a micro community of Black Salt Lakers.
#slchistory #utahhistory
February 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Explore the hidden history of SLC's old Franklin Ave, now known as Edison Street.
Located between 200-300 South Streets and State Street and 200 East.
This mid-block alley was once a micro community of Black Salt Lakers.
#slchistory #utahhistory
Located between 200-300 South Streets and State Street and 200 East.
This mid-block alley was once a micro community of Black Salt Lakers.
#slchistory #utahhistory
Very different attitudes toward community and history between these two owners of prominent historic buildings of Salt Lake City. Thanks to Michah Christensen for saving the B'nai Israel Temple! Hopefully the owners of the other will be inspired to follow. #slchistory #historicpreservation
January 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Very different attitudes toward community and history between these two owners of prominent historic buildings of Salt Lake City. Thanks to Michah Christensen for saving the B'nai Israel Temple! Hopefully the owners of the other will be inspired to follow. #slchistory #historicpreservation
Building Salt Lake has a new article about the Phillips Congregational Church. Not looking good. buildingsaltlake.com/historic-chu...
January 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Building Salt Lake has a new article about the Phillips Congregational Church. Not looking good. buildingsaltlake.com/historic-chu...
Demotion Pending! The historic Phillips Congregational Church near Trolley Square, 479 S 700 East #SLC.
Owner Robot Butcher Shop LLC (associated with Beer Zombies?) plans to start demolition at the end of January.
This historic church was built in 1907.
#slchistory #saltlakecity
Owner Robot Butcher Shop LLC (associated with Beer Zombies?) plans to start demolition at the end of January.
This historic church was built in 1907.
#slchistory #saltlakecity
January 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Demotion Pending! The historic Phillips Congregational Church near Trolley Square, 479 S 700 East #SLC.
Owner Robot Butcher Shop LLC (associated with Beer Zombies?) plans to start demolition at the end of January.
This historic church was built in 1907.
#slchistory #saltlakecity
Owner Robot Butcher Shop LLC (associated with Beer Zombies?) plans to start demolition at the end of January.
This historic church was built in 1907.
#slchistory #saltlakecity
An electro-static machine was found in 2000 during renovations of the Karrick Block on Main St in Salt Lake City. These machines generated static electricity and were used to cure a variety of ailments. No idea what happened to it since. #slchistoy
December 28, 2024 at 8:29 PM
An electro-static machine was found in 2000 during renovations of the Karrick Block on Main St in Salt Lake City. These machines generated static electricity and were used to cure a variety of ailments. No idea what happened to it since. #slchistoy
Christmas Street, aka Glen Arbor Street (1735 S 1500 East), in Salt Lake City is a tradition that began in 1946. The 1947 event was described by the Deseret News after the event occurred, and then the street became a Salt Lake City Christmas destination to see. #slchistory #utahhistory
December 24, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Christmas Street, aka Glen Arbor Street (1735 S 1500 East), in Salt Lake City is a tradition that began in 1946. The 1947 event was described by the Deseret News after the event occurred, and then the street became a Salt Lake City Christmas destination to see. #slchistory #utahhistory
The Lollin and Karrick Buildings on Main Street in #SLC. Trying to get my writing done to post about these buildings. Long story short- the developer was required to preserve them to build the 222 Tower. These two have historic protections because they are local Salt Lake City historic landmarks.
December 22, 2024 at 6:04 AM
The Lollin and Karrick Buildings on Main Street in #SLC. Trying to get my writing done to post about these buildings. Long story short- the developer was required to preserve them to build the 222 Tower. These two have historic protections because they are local Salt Lake City historic landmarks.
Can this building be saved? Should it? It already has! And it is a building that you know and love. These photos are from 1999- the Karrick Block at 236 S Main St SLC.
I'll be posting more about this preservation story. Stay tuned.
#slchistory #saltlakcity #slc #utahhistory
I'll be posting more about this preservation story. Stay tuned.
#slchistory #saltlakcity #slc #utahhistory
December 11, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Can this building be saved? Should it? It already has! And it is a building that you know and love. These photos are from 1999- the Karrick Block at 236 S Main St SLC.
I'll be posting more about this preservation story. Stay tuned.
#slchistory #saltlakcity #slc #utahhistory
I'll be posting more about this preservation story. Stay tuned.
#slchistory #saltlakcity #slc #utahhistory
Then and now. Intersection of 400 South and 400 West #SaltLakeCity, looking north. The tracks were removed in 1999.
#slchistory #utahhistory
#slchistory #utahhistory
December 9, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Then and now. Intersection of 400 South and 400 West #SaltLakeCity, looking north. The tracks were removed in 1999.
#slchistory #utahhistory
#slchistory #utahhistory
Found some fun photos of the old Saltair on the #GreatSaltLake. These are from the Denver Public Library. #slchistory
December 8, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Found some fun photos of the old Saltair on the #GreatSaltLake. These are from the Denver Public Library. #slchistory
Then and Now: The Rio Grande Depot at 300 S. Rio Grande St, SLC.
Now is from 2018 Google Streets View.
Then is ca. 1920-1930. It is a historic photo of the Rio Grande Depot from the Denver Public Library Special Collections.
Now is from 2018 Google Streets View.
Then is ca. 1920-1930. It is a historic photo of the Rio Grande Depot from the Denver Public Library Special Collections.
December 6, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Then and Now: The Rio Grande Depot at 300 S. Rio Grande St, SLC.
Now is from 2018 Google Streets View.
Then is ca. 1920-1930. It is a historic photo of the Rio Grande Depot from the Denver Public Library Special Collections.
Now is from 2018 Google Streets View.
Then is ca. 1920-1930. It is a historic photo of the Rio Grande Depot from the Denver Public Library Special Collections.
Thinking about #nativebeans that I grew in my #saltlakecity urban garden. I'm trying to find the actual origin of these "Fremont Beans," supposedly found in an ancient ceramic pot. I am skeptical. They are distinctive and huge.
November 28, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Thinking about #nativebeans that I grew in my #saltlakecity urban garden. I'm trying to find the actual origin of these "Fremont Beans," supposedly found in an ancient ceramic pot. I am skeptical. They are distinctive and huge.
Exploring native Indigenous foods this week. First up, the Four Corners potato. A wild potato species distinct to the American SW. evidence indicates ancient people brought it to Escalante area of Utah and tended to it in gardens. Called the 4th sister, or lost sister. PHOTO CREDIT: Alastair Bitsóí
November 27, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Exploring native Indigenous foods this week. First up, the Four Corners potato. A wild potato species distinct to the American SW. evidence indicates ancient people brought it to Escalante area of Utah and tended to it in gardens. Called the 4th sister, or lost sister. PHOTO CREDIT: Alastair Bitsóí
Archaeological vandalism in Kane County, UT. #utah #utaharchaeology
November 26, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Archaeological vandalism in Kane County, UT. #utah #utaharchaeology
An old photo of Diamond Lil's. A steakhouse at 1528 W. North Temple. It was destroyed by fire in 2021. I took this photo in 2015. www.instagram.com/p/DCuh5hgPyVK/
November 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM
An old photo of Diamond Lil's. A steakhouse at 1528 W. North Temple. It was destroyed by fire in 2021. I took this photo in 2015. www.instagram.com/p/DCuh5hgPyVK/