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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Utah Museum Pin Quest #2 has begun. My first museum to visit was the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts!

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tsgmultimedia.bsky.social @tsgmultimedia.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

UP 9140 leads Utah Railway 9002 and 9001 into North Yard with a manifest train from the Pacific Northwest. UP North Yard. Salt Lake City, Utah. October, 1991. Photo by Warren Johnson.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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.

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Albert Bierstadt @abierstadt.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Mormon Boy, Salt Lake City www.wikiart.org/en/albert-bierstadt…

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

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.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

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.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

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

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Barbara Sobel @barbarasobel.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Salt Lake City is destroying their George Floyd murals

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Library Innovation Lab @harvardlil.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We just launched a 16TB archive of every dataset that has been available on data.gov since November. This will be updated day by day as new datasets appear. It can be freely copied, and we're sharing the code behind it to help others make their own archives of data they depend on.

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Announcing the Data.gov Archive | Library Innovation Lab

Today we released our archive of data.gov on Source Cooperative. The 16TB collection includes over 311,000 datasets harvested during 2024 and 2025, a complet...

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

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

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

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

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

This is me at the 2nd Ward Assembly Hall (438 E 700 S). Ignoring everyone else and obsessing on history details. 😆 #slchistory #saltlakecity #slc

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

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

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

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

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Building Salt Lake has a new article about the Phillips Congregational Church. Not looking good. buildingsaltlake.com/historic-chu...

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

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

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AirSafety #OTD by Francisco Cunha @ondisasters.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

#OTD in 1943: Two USAAF B-24s on a training flight [42-7183 and 42-7408] collide in midair over Salt Lake City (US). All 25 aboard both aircraft die. Inquiry said one of the crews broke SOP, but also noted that ice in the area might have degraded the aircraft´s performance.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

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

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Jan Murphy @packrat74.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

#genealogy New mini-website from Reclaim the Records! free BIRLS database "You can also send a FOIA request to the VA right from your web browser asking the VA to send you the full underlying benefits claims file from their warehouse for that particular veteran." www.birls.org?_ga=2.237889...

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Search the BIRLS Database - over 18 million records about deceased US veterans, from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, now online and FREE from Reclaim The Records

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Keepapitchinin @keepapitchinin.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Main Street, Salt Lake City, 1956

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Wendy O'Rourke @wendyo.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

*Christmas Special* Salt Lake Tribune, December 1961

Free General Electric TV with each Fallout Shelter

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

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

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

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.

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Unseen History @unseenhistory.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

In 1895 at age 60, “Stagecoach Mary” Fields became the first African-American woman mail carrier in the U.S. Armed with a rifle and revolver, she braved Montana’s harsh terrain. Admired by her community for her grit, courage, and kindness, she left a lasting legacy as a trailblazer of the Wild West.

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Sean P. Means @seanpmeans.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

In Fairpark, every day is Turkey Day.

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Keepapitchinin @keepapitchinin.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Tomorrow (Wednesday), the statue of Martha Hughes Cannon will be unveiled in the US Capitol Rotunda, as one of Utah's two representative citizens. It's been a long time coming.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

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

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Keepapitchinin @keepapitchinin.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

The rollerskating rink in Salt Lake City was used for general community entertainments. “It has been stated ... that at the last masquerade ball at the Skating Rink men went to that place ... dressed in female attire, and occupied the same dressing rooms as women.” (1884) And so it goes.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Then and now. Intersection of 400 South and 400 West #SaltLakeCity, looking north. The tracks were removed in 1999. #slchistory #utahhistory

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

On this date in 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the imperial forces of Japan. The loss of life and destruction was horrific, and it pulled the U.S. into the war. For Japanese Americans, it was a terrifying time. Overnight, we became the “enemy within” because we were of Japanese descent. /1

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Found some fun photos of the old Saltair on the #GreatSaltLake. These are from the Denver Public Library. #slchistory

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

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.

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PaleoJim @paleojim.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

For #molluscmonday remember, while most oysters do not evolve rapidly, but they are great for paleoenvironmental research. They are particularly useful in having chemically stable shells of calcite as opposed to aragonite in most other molluscs! Hanksville-Captol Reef NP @utahpaleo-ufop.bsky.social

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Dylan @dcmcd.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I figured I'd post some articles that were listed about my 3000 year old beer so that people could easily reference. I'll start with the original article, which was incredible: www.sltrib.com/artsliving/f...

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A Millcreek man brewed a ‘3,000-year-old’ beer. Here’s how it tastes.

Like many potentially hare-brained projects, Dylan McDonnell’s idea to brew beer from yeast that’s nearly 3,000 years old started during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dive Into Discovery @diveintodiscovery.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

On December 2nd, 1982, Dr. Barney Clark, a retired dentist, became the first human recipient of a permanent artificial heart, the Jarvik-7. This historic surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center marked a major advancement in medical technology. #StayCurious #Skystorians #DiveIntoDiscovery

Black-and-white photograph of Dr. William DeVries standing beside Barney Clark, the first recipient of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart, in a hospital bed shortly after the groundbreaking surgery in December 1982.

Dr. DeVries, dressed in a lab coat embroidered with his name, leans forward with a compassionate expression as he engages with Clark, who is lying in bed connected to various medical devices and monitors. Clark’s hands are folded across his chest, and he appears to be smiling faintly, reflecting the success of the initial procedure.

This historic surgery, conducted at the University of Utah Medical Center, was the first implantation of a permanent artificial heart designed to sustain human life. Although the procedure extended Clark’s life for 112 days, it also raised important ethical and medical questions regarding the quality of life, long-term viability of artificial hearts, and the balance between experimental innovation and patient well-being.

The photograph captures the human side of medical innovation, illustrating the profound relationship between patient and surgeon in pushing the boundaries of modern medicine. Dr. DeVries’s groundbreaking work paved the way for advances in mechanical heart devices and inspired future developments in cardiology and organ replacement technologies.

Black-and-white photograph of Dr. William DeVries, a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon, holding the Jarvik-7 artificial heart in one hand and a model of a human heart in the other. Dr. DeVries, dressed in a white lab coat and tie, closely examines the device with a thoughtful and focused expression.

The artificial heart, designed by Dr. Robert Jarvik, features tubes and valves mimicking the functions of a biological heart, while the human heart model underscores the contrast between nature and innovation. The background reveals stacks of medical books and papers, reflecting the research-intensive environment that supported this groundbreaking work.

Dr. DeVries became a global figure in medical innovation on December 2, 1982, when he performed the first successful implantation of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart into Barney Clark, a retired dentist suffering from end-stage heart failure.

This surgery, conducted at the University of Utah Medical Center, was a monumental moment in medical history, marking the first use of a permanent artificial heart to sustain human life. The procedure sparked widespread ethical and scientific debates about life extension and quality of life in patients with terminal conditions.

Dr. DeVries’s work not only pushed the boundaries of cardiothoracic surgery but also paved the way for advancements in mechanical circulatory support, including the development of ventricular assist devices and more advanced artificial hearts.

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Sean P. Means @seanpmeans.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Having survived Thanksgiving unscathed, the Fairpark turkeys take a victory lap around their neighborhood.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Updated my blog with my last 3 IG posts. www.slchistory.org

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

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

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Bryant Heath @slsees.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Here is my first draft of major cities in Salt Lake County and their respective 2020 to 2024 political shift. They started to obfuscate low turnout precincts in the summary results .csv (just so nosey neighbors can discern who voted for whom) — so I’ll fil in those details when I have more time.

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Rachel's SLC History @slchistory.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

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/

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The Judy Room (Judy Garland the Voice of MGM) @thejudyroom.com · 23/11/2024

November 23, 1940: Here is another Judy Garland doll. This one features Judy wearing her finale costume from "Strike Up The Band." In this case, the doll was a promotional giveaway to new subscribers to "The Deseret News" in Salt Lake City, Utah. #judygarland #saltlakecity #deseretnews #thejudyroom

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

#tdih 1915 Despite international campaign to have conviction reversed, IWW labor organizer and songwriter Joe Hill was executed by state of Utah. #TeachLaborHistory “Don’t mourn, organize!”-- Joe Hill Linocut by Carlos A. Cortéz. Labor history lessons ⬇️ www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/jo...

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Nov. 19, 1915: Labor Organizer Joe Hill Executed

The state of Utah executed Joe Hill, labor organizer, songwriter, and member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).

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