City of Temples

Salt Lake City was founded on July 24, 1847 by a group of Mormons pioneers. The pioneers led by Brigham Young, were the first non-Indian to permanently settle here.
The Mormons came to the valley in search of a home where they could practice their religion free of persecution. When Brigham Young first saw the valley he said”this is the place.”
The California gold rush brought more emigrants; also soldiers were stationed here in the 1850’s.
By 1869 the transcontinental railroad was completed. Many people traveled the rails to see “the city of Saint’s.”
From 1860 to 1920’s hundreds of copper, silver, gold, and lead mines were opened, bringing more and more people with each passing year.
Salt Lake City began to assume its present character in the early 1900’s.
The State Capital building and many other historic buildings were constructed.
Eagle Gate, which had served to mark the entrance to Brigham Young’s estate, was reconstructed to allow traffic to flow. City parks, sewer systems and streets were made and paved.
From 1900 to 1930 the population of the city nearly tripled. It has never stopped growing.
Today it has the look of all modern large cities, old areas redeveloped and new office buildings, and downtown shopping centers.
The Salt lake International Airport is always expanding. A Trax light-rail system was added. The freeway was recently expanded to make more room.
Ranked one of the best environments for business, high technology and software firms is among the highest in the nation.
The 2002 Olympic Winter Games sparked robust growth.
The world is welcome here to enjoy the past, present and promising future.
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