Utah State Historic Preservation Office

Looking for a family activity this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Our friends at Golden Spike National Historical Park are hosting the annual Winter Steam Festival this weekend, Dec. 28-30. We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Chris Merritt, Utah State Historic Preservation Officer, will be presenting on the historic settlement of Terrance. Now a ghost town, Terrace was a thriving railroad community in the late 1800s. In recent years, the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, Bureau of Land Management, and the Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association collaborated to excavate the home of a Chinese railroad worker from the 1870s or 80s. The excavation revealed valuable insights into their daily lives and experiences, enriching our understanding of this important chapter in history. Check out the link below for more information! https://lnkd.in/gUz9RuCG #UtahSHPO #GoldenSpikeNationalHistoricalPark #CulturalPreservation #UtahCulturalSiteStewards

The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship program wouldn’t be possible without the support of hundreds of volunteers, partners, and staff across the state. This fall, the UCSS team and our five regional coordinators got to meet in person as a full group for the first time. We discussed ways to improve the program and better support UCSS’ volunteers, furthered our staff’s training and knowledge, and were lucky enough to grow our knowledge further with a Fremont Indian State Park training from curator Liz Nagengast-Stevens. We also got to find out who’s the best at bowling. The strength of UCSS’ community starts with our staff, so this was an incredible opportunity to continue building that strength. We’d like to send a huge thank you to our regional coordinators and all our partners across Utah for all they do, and for helping create a great community dedicated to Utah’s history! Here’s to another successful year. #UtahSHPO #UtahCulturalSiteStewards #CulturalPreservation #UtahHeritage #UCSSProgram

A recent archaeological survey funded by the Utah SHPO’s Archaeology Grant has uncovered new insights into southern Utah’s history and marks a step forward in documenting Native American archaeological sites in the region. With the support of the grant, the land owners were able to survey 80-acres of land for previously uncrecorded archaeological resources. The findings have added valuable knowledge to the state’s historical record and will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of Utah’s heritage. The property was also nominated to the National Register of Historic Places and if approved, this nomination would add another layer of recognition to these important cultural resources. Want to learn more? Check out the full blog via this link: https://lnkd.in/g2nNqXF7 #UtahSHPO #Archaeology #UtahArchaeology #HistoricPreservation #CulturalPreservation

Preservation Brief # 12: The Preservation of Historic Pigmented Structural Glass This Brief provides information on pigmented structural glass (vitrolite and carrara glass), a decorative building product commonly found in 20th century buildings. It also provides guidance on its maintenance and repair. Popular early 20th century architectural styles, Art Deco, Streamline, and Moderne were fueled by technological advances in building materials. The Architectural glass industry became especially creative with new glass products known as structural glass and was incredibly versatile for both exterior and interior applications. At the time, it was a popular product used to modernize older and out-of-date buildings.

Don't forget to look down! Watching where we step is crucial on archaeological sites of all kinds. Artifacts, cryptobiotic soils, architectural remains, and even rock imagery may be beneath our feet. The best way to Visit with Respect is to stay on trails. #UtahSHPO #Archaeology #UtahArchaeology #VisitWithRespect #DontBustTheCrust

This UCSS Friday we’re rewinding to the Bears Ears Marathon in November! UCSS was there the night before the race and at the finish line, and it was great to be involved. Check out our reel from last week to see our stewards at the mile 21 aid station! #UtahSHPO #UtahCulturalSiteStewards #BearsEarsMarathon #UCSSProgram

🚨You are not going to want to miss this!🚨 Our friends at Golden Spike National Historical Park will be hosting Winter Steam Festival on December 28-30! Visitors will experience the thrilling spectacle of a fully operational, 1860s-era steam locomotive filling the winter air with steam and the nostalgic sounds of its bells and whistles. 🚂🔔 This is a family friendly event with activities for everyone to enjoy. This year’s festival will feature the iconic Union Pacific Locomotive No. 119, running throughout the day along the historic transcontinental railroad grade. Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds, and power of this Victorian-era marvel up close. Check out the Winter Steam Festival website by following this link and stay tuned for more information! https://lnkd.in/gUz9RuCG #UtahSHPO #GoldenSpikeNationalHistoricalPark #CulturalPreservation #UtahCulturalSiteStewards

🌟 Volunteer spotlight! 🌟 Henry has wanted to be an archaeologist all his life so when the opportunity to help with an excavation at Fort Douglas presented itself, he and his dad drove all the way from Cedar City to get in on the action! Henry and Robb were a huge help and got to spend two days learning all the tricks of the trade. Thank you both for your help! We hope to see you again soon and Henry, we can’t wait to see you become a professional archaeologist! Give us a call when you graduate! #UtahSHPO #Archaeology #UtahArchaeology #FortDouglas #Volunteer

The Silver King Coalition Mine Historic District is Utah's latest listing in the National Register of Historic Places! From 1875 until 1983, the mines of Park City produced almost 16 million tons of ore, and one-third of this enormous amount was extracted from Silver King. The company’s cost-effective operations resulted in phenomenal profits which allowed acquisition of nearby mines and reinvestment in state-of-the-art equipment. This historic district is an excellent example of large-scale silver mine engineering, and technology. It possesses a collection of intact buildings, structures, equipment indicative of the adaptation of mining to Park City’s mountains. #UtahSHPO #HistoricPlaces #HistoricPreservation #MiningHistory #NationalRegisterOfHistoricPlaces

Utah architecture between the two world wars was characterized by the revival of aesthetic concepts associated with historic periods. A range of house types emerged that imitated older builder forms. These “period revival houses” often had rectangular plans in a hall-parlor or central-passage configuration or were variants of the cross-wing house. Appearing small from the street, they often extended deep into the lot. Stylistically, the most common styles seen are English Tudor and English Cottage. Period cottages populated the expanding suburbs of larger cities like Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, and Logan but can be found in rural areas too.