Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Photograph Collections
The 'Mormon' Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'The temple was commenced April 6, 1853 and completed April 6, 1893, at a cost of approximately $4,000,000. It is 186 1/2 feet long by 99 feet wide. The foundation or footing walls are 16 feet thick and 8 feet deep. The basement walls are 9 feet thick and the upper walls 6 feet thick. The side walls are 107 1/2 feet high. East center tower, 210 feet high, surmounted by a hammered copper statue of the Angel Moroni, 12 1/2 feet high gilded with pure gold leaf.'
Postcard of Bear Lake and Garden City. Verso text: 'This beautiful lake which impounds the waters of Bear River, is 30 miles long and from 5 to 7 miles wide. It lies one-halt each in the states of Utah and Idaho. Several modern resorts line its western shore, where fishing, boating and swimming are popular sports.' Color photo by Herbert A. Lowman. 1950.
Lowman, Hubert A.
Bear River Canyon on Union Pacific System North of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1930
Postcard of Beet Sugar Factory Logan, Utah, 1912. Has handwriting on the back. Has stamp.
Postcard of Bingham Copper Mine. Verso text: 'Here is the largest open-pit copper mine in the world. Inching along from level to level, long trains of open carry it off to the smelter. More material has already been removed from than was taken out for the entire Panama Canal.' Color by Joseph Muench.
Bird's Eye View of Portion of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'This is a most remarkable picture as seen from the eye of the bird man. It shows most of the historical points of interest and many new ones. In the foreground are the 'Mormon' Temple Square, the Hotel Utah, the Lion and Beehive Houses, the new Church Office building, Z.C.M.I. and other business houses. In the center are the L.D.S. Buildings and in the distance the Utah State Capitol.'
Bird's Eye view of Utah State Agricultural College, Logan, Utah, 1935 - verso reads: 'This college campus, nestling at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, at the mouth of Logan Canyon and overlooking the city of Logan is one of the most beautiful college sites in the West. Its athletic achievements have been noted throughout the United States.
Real photo postcard of Blacksmith Fork Canyon, Utah, 1912. Handwriting and cancelled stamp on back.
Verso text - 'The Bluebird, Logan, Utah. Dined here today. A lovely clean cafe with pleasant waitresses and surroundings. Just across the street is Mormon Tabernacle Square. Logan is a beautiful city nestled in the rugged Wasatch Mountains, you should see it some time.' Color by J. Fred Thunell.
Real photo postcard of Bonnie Grey on 'King Tut' jumping auto, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920
Brigham Young Monument, 1932 - verso reads: 'This impressive monument, surmounted by a bronze statue of Brigham Young, the great Mormon pioneer leader, stands at South Temple and Main Streets, the meridian of the Salt Lake street system. The Mormon Temple is in the background.' Tichnor Quality Views (printed on item)
Tichnor Brothers, Inc.
Postcard of Brigham Young's Statue, Salt Lake City, dated on back: 10/10/07. Has canceled stamp and handwritten message/address.
Postcard of Bryce Canyon National Park. Verso text: 'Bryce Canyon National Park, Southern Utah.' 1950.
Castle Gate, Utah, on line of D.R.G.R.R. (Denver and Rio Grande Railroad), 1930
Postcard of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Text on back: 'From Point Supreme, between Cedar City and Panguitch, Utah. Magnificent Cedar Breaks is a series of vast amphitheaters cut down from Kolob Plateau, 10,400 feet high and 3,000 feet deep, covering 60 square miles. Its huge, rough erosions in every conceivable shape and color from a most impressive and beautiful sight. Color photo by Hubert A. Lowman', 1950.
Lowman, Hubert A.
Postcard of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Text on back: 'From Point Supreme, between Cedar City and Panguitch, Utah. Magnificent Cedar Breaks is a series of vast amphitheaters cut down from Kolob Plateau, 10,400 feet high and 3,000 feet deep, covering 60 square miles. Its huge, rough erosions in every conceivable shape and color from a most impressive and beautiful sight. Color photo by Hubert A. Lowman', 1950.
Lowman, Hubert A.
Cement Plant, Brigham City (where Ogden Portland Cement is made), 1930
Postcard showing an aerial view of the City of Logan, Utah - Home of Utah State University, 1985.
Hansen, Ted
Real photo postcard of unidentified Co-eds at the Agricultural College of Utah in Logan, Utah, 1910.
Real photo postcard of University Commons (or Quad) and the old Engineering Building (with the Family Life Bldg. also visible) at the Utah State Agricultural College, 1930.
Postcard of the corridor and main stairways, Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah
Corridor and Main Stairways, Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1920 - verso reads: 'The corridor and rotunda occupy the second floor, these corridors are the most spacious and artistically arranged in the whole country. They are graced by 24 columns of light gray marble, 25 feet high, weighing 25,000 pounds each. Two main stairways lead to the 3rd floor; these are broad, massive, and well proportioned, giving the corridor a very majestic appearance. The rotunda occupies the center of the 2nd floor. With its beautiful paintings and wonderfully arranged chandeliers, it is a marvel of artistic beauty.'
