Utah Heritage Foundation

Thanks to all the members (over 40!) who attended this year's trip to Fish Lake Lodge and Wayne County.  We enjoyed an absolutely perfect cool summer day by Fish Lake, lunch catered by Sunglow in Bicknell while sitting under the trees at Robber's Roost in Torrey, and walks around Keith McKay's stone yard and quarry in Torrey.

Forest Service Archaeologist Bob Leonard as George Merton, a traveler on the Old Spanish Trail with Kit Carson.

 

This coming Saturday, August 14 will be the last time UHF is offering the free double-package summer blockbuster tour of the spectacular O.C. Tanner building along with Alta Club.  Tours start at 10:00 a.m. with the last tour leaving at 11:30.  More information can be found on our website by going here.

UHF will also be at the Downtown Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 14 in the nonprofits section so look for our table.

If we didn’t pack enough in for you before school starts, you could attend the annual member’s trip to Wayne County to see Fish Lake Lodge, interpretation of the Old Spanish Trail, the State Stone quarry yard and plant, and Torrey.  We’ll take reservations through Tuesday, August 10^th.  More information can be found on our website by going here.

Tuesday, August 10^th is the last day you can register for the guided tour in Wayne County with UHF.

The trip is on Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
You won’t want to miss our annual member’s trip with the Board of Trustees as guests from the region and UHF Central and Southern Utah Field Rep Susan Crook join us to provide insight to significant places throughout the county.

Plus it’s one of the only chances you’ll be able to go behind-the-scenes at Fish Lake Lodge and receive a limited edition print copy of the Fish Lake history.

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On Saturday, September 18^th, UHF will host a flea market, or shall we say “bee market,” offering all sorts of objects, antique and contemporary, collectible and practical, in a fun shopping atmosphere. Admission to the sale will be free of charge and open to the public, but we will be selling tickets to the preview event if you can’t miss out on that one-of-a-kind item.

To prepare for this unique event we call the Beehive Market, we are collecting your items NOW.  So as you are cleaning out your garage, storage shed, basement, or just redecorating, consider donating your items to Utah Heritage Foundation.

Furniture, housewares, architectural salvage pieces, artwork, historic memorabilia, books, clothing and accessories, sports gear…We are accepting items in good condition of all styles and eras, from antiques to new and nearly-new. Donors will receive a receipt for donations that can be used for tax deduction purposes. We will consider consignment items on a case-by-case basis.

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Groovacious, Groovefest. What is this, the 1960s?  Seems like it when you walk into Tim and Lisa Cretsinger’s record store – that’s right, record store – Groovacious in Cedar City, Utah. They moved their entire inventory of old vinyl and newer media from Keizer, Oregon in 2000. Tim vows they’ll never move again. 

His search for a stand-alone building with a cozy, lived-in feeling brought him to this former Lin’s Market a block off the main drag in the historic heart of Festival City USA. Only problem was, the owner was using the old Lin’s for storage with no intention of leasing. With his first load of inventory in town and a determination not to haul it back to Oregon, Tim sat down with his prospective landlord on a roll of carpet and convinced him that the old building would be more profitable as a record store than a storage unit.

Ogden School City District is restoring and adding needed new space at historic Ogden High School in what will ultimately be a $70 million investment.  As is appropriate, the district will support upgrades that specifically impact the school's functionality.  However, part of the historic preservation piece is left to be raised by private funds, another $9 - $11 million.  OHS alumni and historic preservationists across the country are joining together to raise funds to specifically preserve the glorious auditorium and the magnificent exterior windows.

Last week, UHF staff took a behind-the-scenes tour of incredible rehab in progress.  Here are the photos for you to see the work up close.

This weekend, come relive the days of 1893, enjoying German food and drink along the banks of the Jordan River at the Albert Fisher Beer Garden. 

The Fisher Family and Red Rock Brewing Company are hosting the event where "Fisher Beer," root beer and bratwurst will be served. Music will be provided by the School of Rock. Proceeds from this event will go to Salt Lake City's Historic Preservation Fund, which supports restoration and preservation of the City's historic buildings and places.
This event is open to anyone. Bring your family and friends. Each minor must be accompanied by an adult.

More information can be downloaded as a flyer  here  or found at http://www.slcgov.com/events/celebratecity10.htm

 

For the Love of MOD is a photography contest that runs through April 1.  Submit your photos of Mid-Century Modern (1949-1970) signs, features, and architecture.  Winners will be announced at the 2010 Preservation Conference Opening Night.  For more information, contest rules and to make your submissions, click on the link below. http://www.utahheritagefoundation.com/tours-and-events/preservation-conference/2010pc/334-for-the-love-of-mod-century-modern-photo-contest

 Submit online before mid-night for your chance to win!!

Contest sponsored by: 

For the Love of MOD

Utah Heritage Foundation’s Mid-Century Modern Photo Contest

 

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Free Photography Workshop

Utah Heritage Foundation will hold a workshop teaching the basics of architectural photography in preparation for our For the Love of MOD Mid-Century Modern Photography Contest.  Taking place in Memorial House in Memory Grove Park (485 North Canyon Road, Salt Lake City) on Saturday, February 6 at 10:00 AM, this workshop will be taught by retired University of Utah College of Architecture + Planning Professor Peter Goss.  The workshop is free and is open to the public.