Utah Heritage Foundation

A fabulous new brochure has been produced by the Bear River Heritage Area Alliance to take you on a tour of traditional farms, ranches, and historic structures in a seven county area of Northern Utah and Southern Idaho centered on the Cache Valley.  There's also a list of county fairs, roadside vendors, and other local celebrations in the brochure.  Interestingly, they've also included a list of abandoned buildings.  Really I see the buildings on this list as potential opportunities for redevelopment utilizing some fabulous buildings that have a history in the region's agricultural history.

View the tour brochure   here (1.29 Mb) .

As some may know, we've had some discussions at UHF as to whether or not there would ever be sufficient volunteer support to get a statewide barn alliance going in Utah.  We'd love to get some momentum behind documenting the fabulous physical agricultural heritage in the state, as well as start considering how best to put some additional resources behind supporting this for promotion, support, technical assistance, and rehabilitation.

Today's article in the Salt Lake Tribune about the Holmgren Barn in Tremonton from 1940 recalls such traditional construction that I'm discussing.  Though the structure is noteworthy, there is certainly family history that is worthy of documentation as well, making the story even richer.  Fortunately, the current generation realizes this and is interested in receiving those that would like to visit.

You can read more from the Salt Lake Tribune here.
More about Holmgren Historical Farm.

Get to know the symbolism found in your local cemetery!

The Brigham City Heritage and Cultural Arts Board invites you to the historic Brigham City Cemetery for the “Discovering Symbolism” tour on Saturday, October 16. Tours leave every hour, on the hour from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. A tour host will guide guests to specific grave sites depicting gravestone symbolism. A tour handout describing each site is provided. Admission is free. The cemetery is located in the 300 East 300 West block.

For more information call 435.723.6769 or 435.239.8100 or write bcheritagearts@gmail.com.