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First Cabin on Price Town-Site
This cabin, believed to be the oldest on Price Townsite, was built by Leander Clifford in 1884. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers purchased the home in 1928 and moved it to the Price Tabernacle site where it was used as an historical relics hall. It was moved to this site approximately 1936.
This historic marker is located in Pioneer Park in Price, Utah and was dedicated by the Utah Outpost Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850 of E Clampus Vitus on July 26, 1980.
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Grames Cabin
This cabin, believed to be one of the oldest in Castle Valley, was built on Gordon Creek by Albert Grames in the early 1880’s. It was moved to Price in the year 1900 and used as a Grames family residence until 1964. Albert Grames, in addition to being one of the first settlers in Castle Valley, was also the first mail carrier and worked in many public service capacities including sexton. The cabin was restored on this site by Utah Outpost in 1985.
This historic marker is located in Pioneer Park in Price, Utah and was dedicated by the Utah Outpost Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850 of E Clampus Vitus on August 3, 1985.
This historic marker by the D.U.P. is also on the same cabin:
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Pioneer Park in Price, Utah
Historic Markers in Pioneer Park:
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The Helper Museum
Located at 294 South Main Street in Helper, Utah
Some of the historic markers located here:
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Helper Hotel
This hotel was built in 1913-14 for the Helper Real Estate and Investment Co. Formed by people of many different ethnic groups, including Assyrian, Italian, and Jewish, this company reflected the diverse nature of Helper’s population. A favorite of traveling salesmen, or “drummers,” who came by train to display their wares to the local merchants, the Helper Hotel also housed the U.S. Post Office and was the location for the printing of one of Helper’s early newspapers.
This building was known as the Helper Hotel until 1942 when it was purchased by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Train crews lived here until c.1980. Vacant for several years, it became the site of the Western Mining and Railroad Museum in 1985. This three-story commercial block structure contributes to the qualities of the Helper National Register Historic District.
The Helper Hotel is part of the The Helper Museum at 294 South Main Street in Helper, Utah
Three story brick commercial building originally owned by the Helper Real Estate and Investment Company of which Joseph Barboglio was president. Originally known as the Hotel Helper, the business was managed by Joseph Litizzette, eldest son of August Sr. The Hotel was a favorite of traveling salesmen or “drummers” who came in on the trains. The LHS of the downstairs was a display area for the drummers to show their “wares” to the local merchants. The RHS housed the U.S. Post Office until it was moved to its present location in 1937. The D.&R.G.W.R.R. purchased the building in 1942 to replace the older Y.M.C.A. which was razed. Except for glass blocks in the front windows, the building appears unaltered.
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Carbon Hotel
The Carbon Hotel was built in the early 1900’s. It was first owned by C. A. Bartolino. The building was used as a hotel, bar, café and sporting house throughout the years. Due to the large number of single male immigrants into the local mines, the bordello on the upper floor was very popular, though somewhat illegal, during Helper’s heydays. Due to increasing pressure from the authorities during the 1970’s the doors were closed. Matt Warner Chapter purchased the building in 1987 with the help of Helper City. The building was restored and is presantly used as a meeting hall for the organization.
This historic marker is located at 262 South Main Street in the Helper Commercial District in Helper, Utah and was dedicated by the Matt Warner Chapter 1900 of E Clampus Vitus on August 13, 1988.
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The Barboglio Building
The Barboglio Building was built in 1907 by Joe Barboglio. The building housed the Tika Tavern with a hotel upstairs. Mrs. Barboglio ran the hotel and washed the linen by hand in the Price River. In 1910, in an effort to help other businessmen, the Helper State Bank was opened in one part of the building with Joe Barboglio as the first president. The building was occupied by various businesses until 1950 when it was destroyed by fire. In 1953 one story of the building was rebuilt and housed a bakery and a flower shop. In 1955 Mutual Furniture & Hardware purchased the building and opened an archway between the two buildings. In 1997 Herme’s Antiques opened in the building and remains in business today.
This historic marker is located at 154 South Main Street in the Helper Commercial District in Helper, Utah and was dedicated by the Matt Warner Chapter 1900 of E Clampus Vitus on July 8, 2006 (6011)
One story commercial building located on the site of the original Barboglio building known as the Tika Tavern. Present building houses an annex of the Mutual Furniture Company and bakery.
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Boulder Park is at 50 South 100 West in Helper, Utah
The Price River Parkway Gold Medal Mile goes through the park.
There is also a dedication to the John and Deborah Jones family and a memorial to Ron Cooper along with some historic markers:
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Smart Shop
This two-story brick commercial building was constructed in 1929. The varied shades of tan bricks are unusual in the historic district. In the early 1930s, the right side of the building was occupied by the “Smart Shop” owned by N. A. Neilson, and the second story housed professional offices. Thorit and Janet Hatch operated the Helper Insurance and Loan Company here for many years.
153 South Main Street in Helper, Utah
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Helper City Hall
This valley was originally settled in 1881 by Teancum Pratt. The original Pratt Survey still predominates on maps of this area. He sold land to the Rio Grande Western Railroad for a right of way. By the fall of 1887 the railroad had built 27 frame residences and from this start the town continued to grow. With the completion of the standard gauging of track in 1891, a terminal was established in this area.
It took extra engines to push trains over Soldier Summit, these extra locomotives were called “Helpers” and it was from this source that Helper was named.
With a mixed population of practically every nationality, Helper grew into a booming town. In 1907 Helper Township was incorporated.
This historic marker is located at the old Helper City Hall Building at 73 South Main Street in Helper, Utah and was dedicated by the Matt Warner Chapter 1900 of E Clampus Vitus on July 11, 1987 and remounted and rededicated July 8, 1995.
This one-story red brick flat roof building was built as the Helper City Hall in 1927. This building has classical “tin” cornices, columns and pediment. The project architect was Walter E. Ware of Salt Lake City.
The City Hall has been a center of community events since it was built. The building has always served as Helper’s City Hall, maintains its original appearence and contributes to the historic qualities of the Helper Historic District.
Marker Placed in 1997 by Division of State History. ( CR-07-735.)
Star Dancing
Erected June 1, 2010
The Star of Helper represents the sky like the town and has no bounds.
The Star also represents Helper as Utah’s Christmas Town.
Donated by: Marie Camille Truscott Lentsch (a former Helper resident)
Kirt E. Mascaro
Helper City Councilman, 2010
Presented to Helper City
We pledge allegiange to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one Nation, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
Presented and dedicated by Price Lodge No. 1550, B. P. O. Elks June 14 – 1952