Por Christopher Merritt, oficial de Preservación Histórica del Estado de Utah División de Historia del Estado de Utah Read in English. El rico legado histórico …
Raising Recognition of Utah’s Latino Community & Places
Written by Christopher Merritt, State Historic Preservation Officer Leer in Español The rich historical legacy of Utah’s Latino residents can be difficult to find. Few …
Who is Edith Chapman? Utah’s early LGBTQ+ History in a Salt Lake City House
By Kelsey Neeley, Salt Lake Community College A charming yet unassuming house in Salt Lake City is just one historic property that contributes to the …
Fix Your Wood Windows Blog
Windows on historic buildings are an important mark of the architectural character. While this is obvious for decorative or stained glass windows, it can be …
Let That Brick Breathe!
By Amber Anderson, SHPO Tax Credit Coordinator Did you know that historic masonry is meant to breathe? Whether it be brick, stone, or another type …
The Peculiar Historical and Archaeological Journey of Utah’s First House: The Devereaux Mansion
Written by Christopher W. Merritt, Ph.D. State Historic Preservation Officer How many times have you traveled South Temple in downtown Salt Lake City and noticed …
B-Limey! Historic Kilns in the Foothills
Written by Christopher W. Merritt, Ph.D., State Historic Preservation Officer You can see the knife-like scar in the foothills near the brightly shining white “U” …