This Is The Place: A Peek Into Salt Lake City
I remember clearly my very first trip to Salt Lake City
. It was in April of the year I was sixteen. While the sun was steadily heating up in my hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, I was warned to pack my lined black trench coat, along with gloves, stockings, and a warm hat for the trip.
It was a tedious twelve hour long drive, but once we arrived, I realized it had been worth it. It was like being transported to an entirely different world--and I am not just referring to the weather!
While the downtown area felt somewhat cramped and overcrowded, as many downtown regions do in such sizable metropolises, there was still a certain sense of comfort and warmth that existed in all the hustle and bustle.
What we now know as Salt Lake City is just part of a collective part of Utah with a very rich historical background. The urban center of the state is generally referred to as the "Wasatch Front," referring to the ever-noticeable Wasatch Mountain Range which encircles the Valley.
Perhaps the most well-known story in the history of Utah is the Mormon pioneers' settlement of the area surrounding the Great Salt Lake following their departure from the Midwest after persecution and mob violence.
But before their arrival, this part of the Salt Lake Valley had been alternatively settled by three predominant Native American tribes: the Shoshone, the Ute, and the Paiute (hence, the warrior mascot of the University of Utah--the Ute). When the Mormons arrived, however, the region was generally unoccupied.
Just four days after the Latter-day saints reached the empty land, their leader, Brigham Young, designated the ground upon which the Salt Lake temple would be constructed. This took four decades to complete, but it is still the most recognized monument in Utah.
It is important to note that the history is not exclusively relevant to Mormons. North of the Great Salt Lake lies Promontory Summit, where the first transcontinental railroad saw completion. This was a remarkable innovation in transportation, and saved further pioneers from having to spend months trekking across the plains.
Today, Salt Lake City is an ever-growing urban center. It continues to expand outward, as individuals and families are attracted to its educational, professional, and personal living opportunities.
Despite economic setbacks that have plagued the country, the Utah housing market has remained fairly stable--perhaps because so many see the appeal of the beautiful mountainous landscape, the family-oriented culture, the quality education, and the numerous things to see and do.
Salt Lake City mortgages and their lenders are stable, trustworthy, and straightforward. I should know--I bought a condo in the area this year! After all, with such a rich history and a beautiful contemporary environment, who would want to say, "This is the place!"?
by: Art Gib
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