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This posting will focus on some of our activities this summer since the reunion in my attempt to catch up on what we have done since then.
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On June 14, we had a nice day riding
with Hal and Christy Smith to
Eureka, Utah,
where we enjoyed learning about this historic town.
Eureka was founded in 1870 when silver and other ores
were discovered in the area.
"Levi's Waist Overalls" sign
It is on the side of the second Penney's store in the U.S.,
with the first one opened in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
(Christy pointing to the sign)
It is on the side of the second Penney's store in the U.S.,
with the first one opened in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
(Christy pointing to the sign)
In 1910 during the town's boom, Eureka
was the 9th largest city in Utah,
with a population of around 3,900 people.
The mines were procuring millions of dollars in profits.
City Hall (1899)
A sign on the side points to the city jail in the back.
Between 1930 and 1940, most of the mines closed down
because of low prices and water flooding the mines
making it more expensive to retrieve the ore.
The last major mine closed in 1957.
Since that time the town's population has slowly faded away.
The population was 766 in the 2000 census.
The Star Theater (or what remains of it)
The name of the town is from the Greek word eureka,
meaning "I have found it."
The city and its history was explored on the show
Ghost Adventures in 2018.
The Tintic Mining Museum
Displays historical artifacts from the town's early beginnings.
We would have gone inside had it been open.
Porter Rockwell's actual log cabin,
which was moved to Main Street in Eureka
from his ranch at Cherry Creek, Utah,
just west of Eureka.
Built approximately 1865.
The sign said Porter Rockwell's cabin
was built with thick walls filled with sawdust
for use in the summer months.was built with thick walls filled with sawdust
(Sam and Narene)
Orin Porter Rockwell
died on June 9, 1878, in Salt Lake City
of natural causes and
was buried originally in a Salt Lake City cemetery.
There is an ongoing movement to restore Main Street
for historical purposes and to promote tourism.
Also, we were told some mining is beginning to take place again
due to the increasing values for some ores, such as tin and copper.
Also, we were told some mining is beginning to take place again
due to the increasing values for some ores, such as tin and copper.
Driving around in Eureka,
we were surprised to find modern buildings,
a modern school building,
and some very expensive homes.
We were told some of these newer homes belong to people
who have roots in Eureka and have recently returned.
Each August, Eureka holds the annual
Tintic Silver Festival
with a parade down Main Street, many craft and food booths,
a car show, and much more.
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On our return home, we stopped at
Rowley's Red Barn
for an ice cream treat as we have enjoyed on other visits.
(Christy, Hal, and Sam)
An antique we had not seen before
at the Red Barn.
Sam knew what it had been used for. Do you?
It is a fanning mill for cleaning grain.
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Manti laSal National Forest - Elmo, Utah
Sam took this picture on one of the times he
went with our friend Kim Berrett
to measure trusses for new houses.
June 21
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We were pleased to attend the wedding of
Mitchel and Rachel (Evans) Nelson.
Mitchel is my brother's grandson.
They were married in the Payson Temple
on June 26, 2019.
Kayleen giving her new daughter-in-law a hug.
After the wedding, we attended the nice luncheon in Provo
at The Manor at the Riverwoods.
We were unable to stay for the reception that evening
because of a church event held in our backyard.
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Enjoying our Backyard
Backyard showing off on June 17th with
red geraniums, yellow marigolds, and green lawn.
I wish we had taken a photo of our yard
when we moved here at the end of October 2012
when there was no landscaping
except for a little grass near the pool.
Our marriage tree has "grown," too, since our move
with four more locks added for grandchildren's marriages.
We enjoy our backyard and appreciate the view and privacy.
The view out our front door, however, has changed
with three new houses across the road.
Our backyard is enjoyed by family,
but also gets used by friends and church groups.
Beth is currently serving as Relief Society president for her ward
and had a social here on June 26th
for the ladies and young women.
Rowley's Red Barn
for an ice cream treat as we have enjoyed on other visits.
(Christy, Hal, and Sam)
at the Red Barn.
Sam knew what it had been used for. Do you?
It is a fanning mill for cleaning grain.
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Sam took this picture on one of the times he
went with our friend Kim Berrett
to measure trusses for new houses.
June 21
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Mitchel and Rachel (Evans) Nelson.
Mitchel is my brother's grandson.
They were married in the Payson Temple
on June 26, 2019.
After the wedding, we attended the nice luncheon in Provo
at The Manor at the Riverwoods.
We were unable to stay for the reception that evening
because of a church event held in our backyard.
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Enjoying our Backyard
red geraniums, yellow marigolds, and green lawn.
when we moved here at the end of October 2012
when there was no landscaping
except for a little grass near the pool.
with four more locks added for grandchildren's marriages.
The view out our front door, however, has changed
with three new houses across the road.
but also gets used by friends and church groups.
Beth is currently serving as Relief Society president for her ward
and had a social here on June 26th
for the ladies and young women.
had a "Luau" here on July 12
with the girls also enjoying the pool.
And we always love having family come.
Sarah, Anna, Paul, and Max are just leaving after their time in the pool.
July 17
when the Grahams came over.
Alex is at bat with Todd pitching;
and Amanda, Beth, and Sam on base;
and Joshua, Ethan, and Rebecca fielding.
July 14
This post is getting rather long, so I will continue
with more summer doings in the next posting.
