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Buildings, Streets, and Neighborhoods

Some of Park City's most distinctive buildings and neighborhoods throughout history.
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  • E.D. Sutton & Co. were butchers on Main Street, ca.1890s. (Image: 2007-11.87B, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)

    E.D. Sutton & Co. were butchers on Main Street, ca.1890s. (Image: 2007-11.87B, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)

  • The Dewey Theatre was hastily built after the Great Fire of 1898 - too hastily perhaps. One evening in January 1916, heavy snow cause the roof to collapse, completely destroying the theater just hours after crowds had left an evening showing of "The Secretary of Frivolous Affairs." (Image: digi-2-2126, Himes-Buck Digital Collection)

    The Dewey Theatre was hastily built after the Great Fire of 1898 - too hastily perhaps. One evening in January 1916, heavy snow cause the roof to collapse, completely destroying the theater just hours after crowds had left an evening showing of "The Secretary of Frivolous Affairs." (Image: digi-2-2126, Himes-Buck Digital Collection)

  • The cornerstone was laid for the WWI Memorial Building on Main Street in 1937. The building was built as a community space in commemoration of WWI veterans. (Image: digi-2-2103, Himes-Buck Digital Collection)

    The cornerstone was laid for the WWI Memorial Building on Main Street in 1937. The building was built as a community space in commemoration of WWI veterans. (Image: digi-2-2103, Himes-Buck Digital Collection)

  • The original Jefferson School was built on upper Park Avenue in the 1880s. One of three schools in Park City named after presidents. Photo circa 1900. (Image: 2007-11-62B, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)

    The original Jefferson School was built on upper Park Avenue in the 1880s. One of three schools in Park City named after presidents. Photo circa 1900. (Image: 2007-11-62B, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)

  • Park City Meat Company was run by the Faulkner family, ca.1915. (Image: 2006-13-2, PCHS Photograph Collection)

    Park City Meat Company was run by the Faulkner family, ca.1915. (Image: 2006-13-2, PCHS Photograph Collection)

  • The LDS church (or "Blue Church" as it was known) was built on Park Avenue around the turn of the century. It is now luxury condos. (Image: 2002-26-82, Kendall Webb Collection)

    The LDS church (or "Blue Church" as it was known) was built on Park Avenue around the turn of the century. It is now luxury condos. (Image: 2002-26-82, Kendall Webb Collection)

  • Originally owned and operated by the Conner family, the Salt Lake House served as a boarding house for miners until it burned down in the fire of 1898. It was rebuilt as a combination restaurant and hotel but eventually it was abandoned to the elements. It was torn down in 1960. (Image: 1984-1-2, Bea Kummer Collection)

    Originally owned and operated by the Conner family, the Salt Lake House served as a boarding house for miners until it burned down in the fire of 1898. It was rebuilt as a combination restaurant and hotel but eventually it was abandoned to the elements. It was torn down in 1960. (Image: 1984-1-2, Bea Kummer Collection)

  • The Park City Hotel was built on Main Street in the 1890s but was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt later as the New Park hotel. The building still stands. Photo circa 1910. (Image: 2002-26-5, Kendall Webb Collection)

    The Park City Hotel was built on Main Street in the 1890s but was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt later as the New Park hotel. The building still stands. Photo circa 1910. (Image: 2002-26-5, Kendall Webb Collection)

  • This building was built in the 1930s as a memorial to the men who served and died in World War I. It was a community gathering place for decades before being sold. (Image: 2000-17-3, Kendall Webb Collection)

    This building was built in the 1930s as a memorial to the men who served and died in World War I. It was a community gathering place for decades before being sold. (Image: 2000-17-3, Kendall Webb Collection)

  • Wagons made deliveries throughout town, including here on Daly Avenue, ca.1911. (Image: 1991-17-4, Lynn Richards Collection)

    Wagons made deliveries throughout town, including here on Daly Avenue, ca.1911. (Image: 1991-17-4, Lynn Richards Collection)

  • The Alaska Boarding House was located on upper Main Street. The building still stands today. Photo circa 1940s. (Image: 1987-3-70, PCHS Tax Photo Collection)

    The Alaska Boarding House was located on upper Main Street. The building still stands today. Photo circa 1940s. (Image: 1987-3-70, PCHS Tax Photo Collection)

  • The Park City High School was built at 1255 Park Avenue on the site of the old Lincoln School in the 1930s. When the new high school was built on Kearns Blvd, this building fell into disrepair. It was later rennovated and now serves as the Park City Library. (Image: digi-2-9006, Himes-Buck Digital Collection)

    The Park City High School was built at 1255 Park Avenue on the site of the old Lincoln School in the 1930s. When the new high school was built on Kearns Blvd, this building fell into disrepair. It was later rennovated and now serves as the Park City Library. (Image: digi-2-9006, Himes-Buck Digital Collection)

  • View from Masonic Hill south. Rossi Hill on left.  Main Street through center.   Hills are bare, lumber being used in mining and construction.  circa 1900  (Image: 1990.14.3)

    View from Masonic Hill south. Rossi Hill on left. Main Street through center. Hills are bare, lumber being used in mining and construction. circa 1900 (Image: 1990.14.3)

  • View from 9th street looking south.  Marsac Mill center left.  Ontario Mill background.  Main Street in center.  Jas. H. Crockwell photo, 1891. (Image:1986.29.2, Violet Terry Collection)

    View from 9th street looking south. Marsac Mill center left. Ontario Mill background. Main Street in center. Jas. H. Crockwell photo, 1891. (Image:1986.29.2, Violet Terry Collection)

  • Julius Frankel came from Germany in 1881, starting his business in another building that was destroyed by the great fire of 1898.  Frankel built this store at 368 Main Street, retiring in 1918 and selling it to Max Hill.  The business closed in 1957.   Rossi Hill in background.  Circa early 1900's.  (Image: 1987.1.4, Ken Cunnington Collection)

    Julius Frankel came from Germany in 1881, starting his business in another building that was destroyed by the great fire of 1898. Frankel built this store at 368 Main Street, retiring in 1918 and selling it to Max Hill. The business closed in 1957. Rossi Hill in background. Circa early 1900's. (Image: 1987.1.4, Ken Cunnington Collection)

  • View of Ontario Mill from Rossi Hill facing south.  Ontario and Empire Gulches in rear center and left.  Tailings in foreground removed beginning in 1924 from area that is now Sandridge Avenue.  Marsac Avenue is in center left.  circa early 1900's. (Image: 2007.11.2A, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)

    View of Ontario Mill from Rossi Hill facing south. Ontario and Empire Gulches in rear center and left. Tailings in foreground removed beginning in 1924 from area that is now Sandridge Avenue. Marsac Avenue is in center left. circa early 1900's. (Image: 2007.11.2A, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)

  • Lincoln School (no longer standing), built in late 19th century at site of present Park City Library on lower Park Avenue.   One of three schools in Park City named after US Presidents, including Washington and Jefferson, which were consolidated into the Marsac School in 1936.  (Image: 2002.26.91, Kendall Webb Collection)

    Lincoln School (no longer standing), built in late 19th century at site of present Park City Library on lower Park Avenue. One of three schools in Park City named after US Presidents, including Washington and Jefferson, which were consolidated into the Marsac School in 1936. (Image: 2002.26.91, Kendall Webb Collection)

  • Owned and operated by Andrew Petersen from 1914 to 1927. Located on west side of Park Avenue just north of Heber Avenue.  Andy's daugher, Wave, was known to share candy from the store at the Orpheum Theater matinee.  circa 1920. (Image: 1984.17.7, Gary Kimball Collection)

    Owned and operated by Andrew Petersen from 1914 to 1927. Located on west side of Park Avenue just north of Heber Avenue. Andy's daugher, Wave, was known to share candy from the store at the Orpheum Theater matinee. circa 1920. (Image: 1984.17.7, Gary Kimball Collection)

  • Miners' Union Hall. Built at top of Main Street; also home to the Elks, the Knights of Pythias and the Knight of Columbus. circa late 1800's  (Image: 1986.10.1, David Hampshire Collection)

    Miners' Union Hall. Built at top of Main Street; also home to the Elks, the Knights of Pythias and the Knight of Columbus. circa late 1800's (Image: 1986.10.1, David Hampshire Collection)

  • Salt Lake House opened in 1884 as a boarding house for miners and their families at 424 Main. Rebuilt after fire of 1898, as an ornate hotel and dining room with first class service.  Circa 1884-1898. (Image: 1984.70.13, Leland Jerome Paxton Collection)

    Salt Lake House opened in 1884 as a boarding house for miners and their families at 424 Main. Rebuilt after fire of 1898, as an ornate hotel and dining room with first class service. Circa 1884-1898. (Image: 1984.70.13, Leland Jerome Paxton Collection)

  • Fritch garage at Lower Park Avenue and Kearns. Owned by Johnny Fritch, highly respected community member. Iron Mountain on right. Circa 1930's.  (Image: 1984.11.17, Kendall Webb Collection)

    Fritch garage at Lower Park Avenue and Kearns. Owned by Johnny Fritch, highly respected community member. Iron Mountain on right. Circa 1930's. (Image: 1984.11.17, Kendall Webb Collection)

  • Main Street after the Great Fire looking east featuring the remains of City Hall, the First National Bank, and Marsac Mill. Underneath the image are the words "Remains of City Hall, Marsac Mill in background/ Park City, Utah, 1898". (Image: 2007-11-36B, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)

    Main Street after the Great Fire looking east featuring the remains of City Hall, the First National Bank, and Marsac Mill. Underneath the image are the words "Remains of City Hall, Marsac Mill in background/ Park City, Utah, 1898". (Image: 2007-11-36B, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)

  • Main Street in winter, circa 1905. (Image: 2000-17-161; Kendall Webb Collection)

    Main Street in winter, circa 1905. (Image: 2000-17-161; Kendall Webb Collection)

  • Upper Park City. Upper Main: Jefferson School.  West Side of Main going north: Lindeberg home, Levey home, Gray home (Maud Gray), Carpenter home (Flossie), Stoll home (Jos), Nielsen home (Rhoda).  East side of Main going north:  A. A. Tallon home, Rowe home (Truman),  George Garvin home, McDonald home ( Mary & Christin), Giderma Home, Durkin home.  See footbridge over creek to Dugway.  Left rear: Jefferson School.  Prudense home to north.  Left center - McBride home.  Left: Rooming House. circa 1902 (Image: 1999-17-243; Fraser Buck Collection)

    Upper Park City. Upper Main: Jefferson School. West Side of Main going north: Lindeberg home, Levey home, Gray home (Maud Gray), Carpenter home (Flossie), Stoll home (Jos), Nielsen home (Rhoda). East side of Main going north: A. A. Tallon home, Rowe home (Truman), George Garvin home, McDonald home ( Mary & Christin), Giderma Home, Durkin home. See footbridge over creek to Dugway. Left rear: Jefferson School. Prudense home to north. Left center - McBride home. Left: Rooming House. circa 1902 (Image: 1999-17-243; Fraser Buck Collection)

  • A parade on Main Street: American Showhouse-/ Golden Rule/ Haraus Saloon/ Bobs Cafe/ Maple Hall Site/ Green Front Saloon/ White Front Saloon/ Rasband Butcher Shop/ Davich Bldg/ Rasband Hall/ circa 1910's (Image: 1999-17-103; Fraser Buck Collection)

    A parade on Main Street: American Showhouse-/ Golden Rule/ Haraus Saloon/ Bobs Cafe/ Maple Hall Site/ Green Front Saloon/ White Front Saloon/ Rasband Butcher Shop/ Davich Bldg/ Rasband Hall/ circa 1910's (Image: 1999-17-103; Fraser Buck Collection)

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    The cornerstone was laid for the WWI Memorial Building on Main Street in 1937. The building was built as a community space in commemoration of WWI veterans. (Image: digi-2-2103, Himes-Buck Digital Collection)
    The original Jefferson School was built on upper Park Avenue in the 1880s. One of three schools in Park City named after presidents. Photo circa 1900. (Image: 2007-11-62B, Thomas F. Hansen Collection)
    Park City Meat Company was run by the Faulkner family, ca.1915. (Image: 2006-13-2, PCHS Photograph Collection)