Bamberger Railroad Station
The Beginning Days of North Salt Lake
For over half a century, the famous Bamberger Railroad ran past this site. The old station, built in 1910, was comprised of several buildings, some of which can still be seen across Center Street from this park. This station was named the “North Salt Lake Stop,” and from that time forward, this area was known by the name of North Salt Lake. The railroad tracks proceeded in a north-northeast direction from the station, crossing Main Street in front of this monument.
The railroad was founded in 1890 by Simon Bamberger, who later became governor of the State of Utah. By 1892, it passed this point and reached Bountiful. Soon thereafter, the company purchased a large swamp north of Farmington, drained it forming a lake, and opened an amusement park there, named “Lagoon.” By 1908 the railway reached Ogden. Freight and passengers were carried until its shutdown in 1960.
Erected by David Martin, 1994, Eagle Scout Project
Located in Hatch Park at 35 North Main Street in North Salt Lake, Utah