By RICH KANE | The Salt Lake Tribune
Last Updated Apr 11, 2017 07:56AM
Editor’s note • In this regular series, The Salt Lake Tribune explores the once-favorite places of Utahns, from restaurants to recreation to retail. Salt Lake City’s Radio City Lounge was known as the oldest gay bar west of the Mississippi. …
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Whatever happened to ... Blue Mountain ski area?
The two runs that made up one of Utah’s tiniest ski resorts remain visible more than 25 years after Blue Mountain ski area folded. They are a reminder of when the Blue Mountain Ski Club tried to create southeastern Utah’s only lift-served ski area. It consisted of a Poma lift, one main run and a sma... The two runs that made up one of Utah’s tiniest ski resorts remain visible more than 25 years after Blue Mountain ski area folded. They are a reminder... -
Whatever happened to Confetti, Salt Lake City’s goth haven?
Linda Staker has this recurring dream. Except to her, it’s more of a nightmare. She’s outside Confetti, the long-demolished Sugar House dance club she used to own.... Linda Staker has this recurring dream. Except to her, it’s more of a nightmare. She’s outside Confetti, the long-demolished Sugar House dance club she... -
Whatever happened to ... ZCMI?
ZCMI loved to proclaim that it was America’s first department store. For 132 years, it enjoyed a reputation for quality. Vogue, Mademoiselle, Glamour and Seventeen magazines held fashion shows there, and made it their exclusive local outlet. Flashy window displays won international awards.... ZCMI loved to proclaim that it was America’s first department store. For 132 years, it enjoyed a reputation for quality. Vogue, Mademoiselle, Glamour ... -
Whatever happened to ... Old Ephraim, Utah’s ‘last’ grizzly
There was a time in the early 1900s when grizzly bears roamed northern Utah, often feasting on domestic livestock or deer. These days, grizzlies are just a distant memory in the state. Folks who hope to see one need to visit Yellowstone, Grand Teton or Glacier national parks.... There was a time in the early 1900s when grizzly bears roamed northern Utah, often feasting on domestic livestock or deer. These days, grizzlies are j...
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Whatever happened to ... fishing Utah Lake for carp to feed low-income Utahns?
Bill Loy Jr. figures he’s removed 26 million tons of carp from Utah Lake, where the nonnative fish has run amok since its introduction by Mormon settlers. Some of the carp are sold to mink farmers. Others are shipped to Canada. Most, Loy says, become compost.... Bill Loy Jr. figures he’s removed 26 million tons of carp from Utah Lake, where the nonnative fish has run amok since its introduction by Mormon settl... -
Whatever happened to ... Monkey Hollow?
Doug Cahoon laughed as he remembered his parents’ frustration when he came home one night with a chipped tooth, not telling them where he’d been. “We wouldn’t tell them anything. We’d get on our bikes and ride out to [Monkey Hollow] and spend the day there, and they didn’t know,” said Cahoon. “I’m n... Doug Cahoon laughed as he remembered his parents’ frustration when he came home one night with a chipped tooth, not telling them where he’d been. “We ... -
Whatever happened to ... Fisher Brewery?
Fisher Beer is the once and future Salt Lake City brew. Originally launched in 1884, the A. Fisher Brewing Co. closed during Prohibition, opened again in 1934 and then was sold to California interests in the mid-1950s.... Fisher Beer is the once and future Salt Lake City brew. Originally launched in 1884, the A. Fisher Brewing Co. closed during Prohibition, opened agai... -
Whatever happened to ... Utah’s Widowmaker?
Editor’s note • In this regular series, The Tribune explores the once-favorite places of Utahns, from restaurants to recreation to retail. If you have a spot you’d like us to explore, email [email protected] with your ideas. On the southern edge of Draper, two-story homes populate a wed... Editor’s note • In this regular series, The Tribune explores the once-favorite places of Utahns, from restaurants to recreation to retail. If you have... -
Whatever happened to ... Riverdale’s Cinedome theater?
Matthew Holbrook grew up watching the original “Star Wars” trilogy at home on VHS tapes. He was 4 years old when the final film, “Return of the Jedi,” was released in theaters and never thought he’d have the chance to see Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader face off on the big screen. But in 1997, “A ... Matthew Holbrook grew up watching the original “Star Wars” trilogy at home on VHS tapes. He was 4 years old when the final film, “Return of the Jedi... -
Whatever happened to ... Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse?
At a time when the University of Utah continues to upgrade its athletic facilities, it’s difficult to realize that as late as 1969, the Ute basketball team played in a glorified barn. To remember that, attend a game at the upgraded and modern Rice-Eccles Stadium and look just north — to a tan brick ... At a time when the University of Utah continues to upgrade its athletic facilities, it’s difficult to realize that as late as 1969, the Ute basketball... -
Whatever happened to ... Shasta the Utah liger?
Back in 1948, Salt Lake City’s Hogle Zoo was small and struggling. But a special birth on May 6 that year would change everything. For the first time in America, a liger — half lion, half tiger — was born there, and became national news. She was called Shasta, and would draw extra thousands of vis... Back in 1948, Salt Lake City’s Hogle Zoo was small and struggling. But a special birth on May 6 that year would change everything. For the first time ... -
Whatever happened to ... The Speedway Cafe?
That time when someone called the cops because Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys burned an American flag onstage. That time when a crowd of punk kids, angered at a police officer who they felt was harassing one of their own, started bouncing his squad car.... That time when someone called the cops because Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys burned an American flag onstage. That time when a crowd of punk kids,... -
Whatever happened to ... Auerbach’s department store
In the post-World War II era and throughout the 1960s, Auerbach’s department store, at the corner of Broadway and State in Salt Lake City, stood out as a destination where shoppers — particularly women — could go to feel like they were someplace sophisticated.... In the post-World War II era and throughout the 1960s, Auerbach’s department store, at the corner of Broadway and State in Salt Lake City, stood out a... -
Where diners joked that the entertainment doubled as dinner
Menus included tales from the saga of Chortle Nabob, Hare Extraordinaire, said to have founded Hare Hollow after “the frightful Wars of the Winds.” Diners watched through large windows as Nabob’s floppy-ear descendants foraged on the grounds at 6121 Highland Drive — and baked rabbit was the signatur... Menus included tales from the saga of Chortle Nabob, Hare Extraordinaire, said to have founded Hare Hollow after “the frightful Wars of the Winds.” Di... -
Whatever happened to The Dead Goat Saloon?
It was tucked away in the basement of a building at the back of Arrow Press Square in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City — and that only stoked its popularity. You practically needed a map to find The Dead Goat Saloon down a dark alleyway. It was as if only cool people would know about the place. ... It was tucked away in the basement of a building at the back of Arrow Press Square in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City — and that only stoked its ... -
Whatever happened to ... Sugar House’s classic neon signs?
It’s a big black sign, jutting from the side of a building in a shape that lends itself to Rorschach-esque interpretations. Is it a double-spouted coffee pot? An angel spreading its wings? A postmodern drinking stein? A UFO beaming up its next human test subject?... It’s a big black sign, jutting from the side of a building in a shape that lends itself to Rorschach-esque interpretations. Is it a double-spouted cof... -
Whatever happened to ... the Hotel Utah?
The Hotel Utah — closed 28 years ago for conversion into the LDS Church’s Joseph Smith Memorial Building — was Salt Lake City’s first world-class hotel, an unusual one that would not serve alcohol because of its church ownership in later years. It wasn’t always that way.... The Hotel Utah — closed 28 years ago for conversion into the LDS Church’s Joseph Smith Memorial Building — was Salt Lake City’s first world-class hote... -
Whatever happened to ... the Clover Club potato chip factory in Kaysville?
Editor’s note: In this regular series, The Tribune explores the once-favorite places of Utahns, from restaurants to recreation to retail. Years ago, the Clover Club potato chip factory was a steady presence in Kaysville. It was one of the Davis County city’s largest buildings, located on a 5-acr... Editor’s note: In this regular series, The Tribune explores the once-favorite places of Utahns, from restaurants to recreation to retail. Years ago... -
Park City was becoming a ghost town when two local guys built a ski resort
There was a time when Deer Valley was not a glitzy ski resort with mansions, millionaires and movie stars. It was an era, long forgotten now, when what is now called Deer Valley was like the little mining town of Park City just down the road — a quiet, down-home place. Right after World War II, two ... There was a time when Deer Valley was not a glitzy ski resort with mansions, millionaires and movie stars. It was an era, long forgotten now, when wha... -
Whatever happened to ... Hygeia Iceland?
While ice-skating rinks can be found throughout Utah today, there was only one statewide for much of a generation. Hygeia Iceland opened at 1208 East 2100 South in Sugar House during the record cold winter of 1948. It was a Utah favorite until a fire on Dec. 11, 1985, destroyed its ice-making plant,... While ice-skating rinks can be found throughout Utah today, there was only one statewide for much of a generation. Hygeia Iceland opened at 1208 East ... -
Whatever happened to ... Miss Julie from ‘Romper Room’? (With video)
“Romper bomper stomper boo / Tell me, tell me, tell me do / Magic Mirror, please tell me today / Did all my friends have fun at play?” For thousands of children who grew up in the 1960s and ‘70s, those words are magic. And for kids in Utah, those words came from Miss Julie on “Romper Room,” a natio... “Romper bomper stomper boo / Tell me, tell me, tell me do / Magic Mirror, please tell me today / Did all my friends have fun at play?” For thousands ... -
Whatever happened to ... Bill and Nada's Cafe's time-warped decor, greasy fare that lured customers from all walks of life
Editor’s note • In this regular series, The Salt Lake Tribune explores the once-favorite places of Utahns, from restaurants to recreation to retail. Tears flow easily whenever Tina Parsons remembers Bill and Nada’s, the much-missed Salt Lake City cafe that once stood at 479 S. 600 East. The site ... Editor’s note • In this regular series, The Salt Lake Tribune explores the once-favorite places of Utahns, from restaurants to recreation to retail. ... -
Whatever happened to ... Señor Pepe’s?
At a time when Mexican cuisine was rare in Salt Lake City, Louis and Athena Nichols knew there was a Utah appetite for Tex-Mex. By 1967, Louis had owned a stock brokerage and Windsor Lounge, and had run a bar called the Boulder. He saw the popularity of Mexican restaurants like the Tampico, a casual... At a time when Mexican cuisine was rare in Salt Lake City, Louis and Athena Nichols knew there was a Utah appetite for Tex-Mex. By 1967, Louis had own... -
Whatever happened to ... Grand Central Store?
Grand Central was the king of general stores. With more than 30 locations in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico, it was Utah’s predecessor to big-box chains like Wal-mart and Target — a place where you could get everything in one spot. But Grand Central didn’t have grand beginnings.... Grand Central was the king of general stores. With more than 30 locations in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico, it was Utah’s predecessor to b...
