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 RREFACE. 
 
 ^r SIMPLE and carefully studied statement of facts and figures relative to the 
 7i% development and progress of trade and commerce is the author's apology. What 
 c*V is new is hardly historical ; and this work is not a history. It is intended to repre- 
 sent the city as it is to-day ; giving space to salient features chiefly, and modestly 
 pointing to what seem feasible conjectures as to future prosperity. In past years the 
 city was perhaps as famous as it is at the present time ; but the fame upon which we 
 shall dwell is the fame of the city's commercial wealth and enterprise — her resources, 
 both developed and undeveloped. These are the present active essentials and paramount 
 in the eyes of the business world. The tales and romances of early days are still vivid in 
 the minds of our honored pioneer fathers. Now the world is beginning to point to this 
 city ae a growing commercial center — before, reference was made to it as an historically 
 interesting place ; as the home of a secluded people, brave and faithful to their con- 
 scientious convictions. The author is indebted to the liberal assistance of a kind public, 
 and to many who have made this valley their lifelong home, for valuable information. 
 Believing that an object has been accomplished in presenting an engraved work com- 
 prehensive of many new buildings both erected and in contemplation, and in careful y 
 I compiled statistical matter, the volume is submitted to the public. 
 LLOYD SHAW, M. D. 
 
EARLY HISTORY. 
 
 IS a little less than fifty years ago when the light of civilization first 
 dawned upon the valley of Salt Lake. The reader has heard the 
 story so often, as indeed has the writer, that a repetition is like unto 
 a compulsory lesson in history preparatory to a " quiz ;" however, 
 it would be unbecoming the object of this work were we not to mention the his- 
 torical incidents of early days in their respective order. This will be briefly 
 done, and then our attention will be more particularly directed to active events 
 of the present day. Prior to the advent of the brave pioneers, who came in 
 search of a quiet home, this valley was a comparative wilderness ; the uncurbed 
 mountain streams rushed wildly to useless destinations, nursing not the eager 
 and responsive soil, but wasting their energies in undirected channels, leading 
 over lifeless rock and through mountain canyons. Now all is changed, and 
 could the adventuresome traveler, who visited this country when a green spot 
 was a literal oasis in the desert, turn his eyes upon the scene at the present time, 
 who could depict his expression of wonder and amazement ? Place this traveler 
 upon an adjoining hill-top of the city and let him feast his eyes upon a scene 
 unrivalled in beauty; presenting the picturesque grandeur of snow-capped mount- 
 ains in the distance, between which flow the pure, cold streams that supply the 
 city with abundant water, and below him, and miles and miles in either direction, 
 nestling in the richest center of which is Salt Lake City, will appear a valley 
 beautiful in rich colors and endowed bountifully with the kindest gifts of nature. 
 Rapidly are the many streams being converted into use, and rapidly is the thirsty 
 soil yielding rich harvests in response. The valley can and is being made one 
 of almost unlimited fertility, water is the urgent essential, and sufficient there is 
 within reach to supply adequately the demand. What a wondrous change has 
 been wrought by the hand of man ; at one time the valley was devoid of all life 
 save here and there a stretch of sage-brush, and explorers who passed this way 
 affirmed the soil to be too barren to afford human subsistence. Then came that 
 undaunted band of 142 Mormons, who, imbued with a desire to cultivate the soil 
 
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 and provide for their families, they at once set to planting the seed that they 
 might reap the harvest ; and the advent of civilization into the Great American 
 Desert was on the arrival of these Mormon pioneers after their exodus from 
 Nauvoo, Illinois, the 21st day of July, 1847. It was on this day that Orson 
 Pratt, Erastus Snow and George A. Smith rode to a point now known as Parley's 
 Canyon, just before emerging into the valley proper. They found the mountain 
 streams pure, springs abundant and luxuriant grass covering the river bottoms. 
 Three days afterwards, on the 24th of July, the main body of Mormons, headed 
 by Brigham Young, arrived in the valley. They at once set to work tilling the 
 soil ; the dry ground was irrigated by damming up one of the creeks, and a 
 trench was dug from it to the main land. About one week after the arrival of 
 this little band, another detachment of Mormons came, thus increasing the num- 
 ber to about four hundred. A fort and twenty-seven log houses were shortly 
 erected, and the new settlement was called the City of Great Salt Lake. 
 
 The early history of the Mormon band is that of many privations. At first 
 the fields were invaded by the crickets, afterwards the grasshoppers, and this, to- 
 gether with constant fears of attacks from the Indians, made the life of the 
 pioneer settler a hazard and an uncertainty at all times. In consequence of the 
 scanty crops at first, owing to lack of sufficient water, provisions became scarce ; 
 much suffering, however, was avoided, by those who were more generously pro- 
 vided assisting those who were less fortunate. In February, 1850, the colonists 
 were called upon to defend their homes from the depredations of the Ute Indians 
 and at this time a battle was fought near the present city of Provo, several being 
 killed on both sides. 
 
 The early history of this city is linked with that of the Territory at large, 
 and the history of Salt Lake Valley, prior to the settlement of the Mormons, 
 would hardly fill three pages of interesting matter. Little in fact is known of 
 the country, except that it was generally reported a desert waste. The settlers 
 at once sent east for seeds, and the ample nurseries, locusts, elms, and box elders 
 which abound on all residence streets of the city, point to the energy, thriftjand 
 enterprise of the pioneer fathers. 
 
 GTAH was organized as a Territory in 1850; in length it is about 325 
 miles and in breadth about 300 miles, with an area of 52,601,600 acres, 
 nearly two millions of which, can be artificially watered. The Territory 
 is bisected north and south by the Wasatch Mountains, and interpene- 
 trated by the Great Salt Lake Basin. This and the many other valleys are now 
 laden with rich yielding fields of grain, and in fact endowed with all the elements 
 of production that are possessed by the more completely developed lands of 
 eastern States. 
 

THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 9 
 
 At the time of the arrival of the pioneers in this region, it belonged to the 
 Mexican government ; the stars and stripes however were raised by the Mormons 
 on Ensign Peak, and the land was claimed in the name of the United States. An 
 American form of government was adopted by a convention that assembled in 
 March, 1849, and by the end of this year the population numbered very nearly 
 four thousand souls. In January, 185 1, a municipal election was held and the 
 city named Great Salt Lake City. Jedediah M. Grant was the first mayor. 
 
 Money at this time was very scarce. This, of course, was the natural out- 
 come of an isolation of a thousand miles from any other commercial center. 
 From this time on the history of • the then little city is merely that of a hard- 
 working, industrious people, fighting against many unforeseen circumstances ; but 
 in about fourteen years the mystery surrounding this great and barren waste had 
 been dispelled, and the dawn of a new day appeared, a day which opened up new 
 areas for the surplus population of eastern States, destined to produce a race of 
 self-made men that always prove of the best and hardiest type. The telegraph 
 had been placed through to the Pacific slope and the first dispatch on the trans- 
 continental line was sent by Brigham Young to President Abraham Lincoln, on 
 the 1 8th day of Octobef, 1861, and six days later a message was wired from Great 
 Salt Lake City to San Francisco. In 1868 the name was changed to Salt Lake 
 City, according to an act passed by the Territorial Legislature. The surround- 
 ing country at once assumed a new growth, and then came the building of the 
 overland railways, the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific. This brought the 
 city into direct communication with the world, from which it had been so long 
 severed. In 1883, the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railway was completed 
 to the city. It assisted materially in the advancement of trade, and was an im- 
 mediate factor in the promotion of many new industries. 
 
 Up to this time no steps were taken in mining, although gold and silver ore 
 had both been discovered in the mountains of the vicinity. In July, 1870, ten 
 tons of silver ore were shipped from Little Cottonwood, by Woodman Brothers, 
 and Walker Brothers also made a shipment from Bingham Canyon of some ten 
 tons of copper ore. Practically this was the beginning of the mining industry, 
 which has resulted in the founding of smelters and kindred pursuits that have 
 proven of moment in the advancement of the city. This Territory has given 
 greater returns than adjoining States and Territories according to the amount of 
 capital invested in mining, though the industry has not been carried on quite as 
 extensively. 
 
 The population continued to increase from year to year, and especially with 
 the advent of the railroads just referred to, and also the discovery of precious 
 metals in large and paying quantities. Soon the community began to lose its 
 rural aspect and assume a metropolitan air. Newspapers were started, among 
 them first will be mentioned the Deseret News as the pioneer. Small, indeed, was 
 the amount of information which it retailed at the time, but important enough to 
 the people of those days. In 1864, the Daily Telegraph was founded, 
 and following this the semi-weekly edition of the News ; then the Juvenile 
 
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 Instructor, and in November of the following year the Deseret Evening 
 Nezus appeared. This was a daily. In 1870, the Salt Lake Herald came 
 to stay, but not until the Telegraph had ceased its publication. The Tribune 
 was established in 1871, although it had enjoyed a period of existence prior 
 to this as a weekly. In 1 85 1 , the Territory at large could claim a population of 
 about 30,000 inhabitants, of which nearly 5,000 were residents of this city, and 
 even at this time the Great Salt Lake had begun to be recognized as a world- 
 wide famous health resort. The first Legislature of the Territory convened in 
 Salt Lake City on the 2 2d day of September, 185 1, and in November the Uni- 
 versity of the State of Deseret was opened, and a tabernacle 1 26 feet long by 64 
 feet in width was completed the 16th day of January, 1852. This first tabernacle 
 had a seating capacity of about 3,000 persons. The corner-stones of the temple 
 were laid on the 6th day of April, 1853, an d also during this year it was decided 
 to build a Spanish wall of mud 12 high and 6 feet at the base, to surround the 
 city as a protection against the Indians. This wall was nine miles in length and 
 portions of it are standing at the present time. A mass meeting was held in 
 January, 1854, which was to petition Congress to construct a national railroad 
 from the Missouri River, extending through Salt Lake "City and to the Pacific 
 Coast. Mormons arrived during the fall of this year from Switzerland, Italy and 
 Australia, and in 1855 settlers had reached out as far as Salmon River, Idaho, 
 and the southern part of Utah Territory. It was about this time that the settlers 
 suffered the worst from the grasshopper scourge, and this was followed by a 
 severe drouth and great failure in the crops, and in the early part of 1856 many 
 animals died of starvation. Bread was almost an entire scarcity, and bran and 
 shorts were regarded as luxuries. The harvest of 1857 proved the best that 
 Utah had had up to that time. During the fall of this year the Utah Army 
 under Colonel A. S. Johnston was sent to settle difficulties which were reported 
 by Judge Drummond and others, and many of the citizens, under the impression 
 that the approaching army was sent to destroy them, agreed to abandon their 
 homes and go south. In June, upon the arrival of Governor Cummings, and the 
 Police Commissioners, the difficulties were amicably adjusted, and President 
 Buchanan issued a proclamation of pardon. At about this time the army of 
 General Johnston was ordered to the States on account of the breaking out of 
 civil War, and it was then that the estimated four million dollars' worth of goods, 
 equipments, and provisions of the United States Army in Utah, were disposed 
 of at auction, selling for the nominal sum of one hundred thousand dollars. The 
 Salt Lake Theatre was erected in the spring of 1862 ; it has a capacity of com- 
 fortably seating seventeen hundred people, and has been regarded as one of the 
 best theatres in the Union. During the spring of this year the Indians in the 
 vicinity of Fort Bridger having destroyed the mail stations, coaches and mail 
 bags, and killed the stage drivers, a company of cavalry was called for by Presi- 
 dent Lincoln, and a company of one hundred men was mustered into service by 
 Chief Justice Kinney, and left the city to protect the mail route. The expedition 
 was a very hazardous one, and will be distinctly remembered by many of the old 
 
MAIN STREET, SALT LAKE CITY. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 1 3 
 
 residents. The immigration this year numbered fully five thousand people, who 
 came across the plains by means of teams and wagons. The large tabernacle 
 used by the Mormon people of the Territory as a central place of worship, was 
 completed on the 6th day of October, 1867. It is 250 feet long and 150 feet 
 wide, and its immense roof is arched without a pillar. The seating capacity is 
 fully ten thousand. An engraving of this building, in connection with another 
 of the temple, is given on other pages of this work. The Indian troubles were at 
 this time mostly settled and the pfbgress in agriculture and mining began to as- 
 sume an important outlook, Brigham Young, the founder of Salt Lake City, 
 and in fact of the Territory at large, after a long and eventful life, expired at his 
 residence on the 29th of August, 1 877. The history of the city from this time 
 on to the present, is merely a history of that of all progressive western cities. 
 It developed rapidly; new buildings were erected by enterprising business men ; 
 streets were improved, and generally the city began to assume a decidedly metro- 
 politan aspect. After this short review that we have just given, of the early set- 
 tlement of the valley, we will now proceed to consider the city as it is at the 
 present time. 
 
 _ 
 
 SALT LAKE THEATRE. 
 
THE CITY OF TO-DAY. 
 
 HER NATURAL RESOURCES. 
 
 rHE original pioneers were unmolested for nearly a quarter of a century, 
 during which time they grew and prospered, becoming formidable to the 
 outside world, on account of their religious institutions, which bound 
 them together as a unit, and separated them from the remainder of the social 
 and Christian world. With the rapid march of civilization to the west, and the 
 general development of the surrounding States and Territories, a change in the 
 situation of affairs took place, and especially so with the discovery of mineral 
 wealth which abounded in the gulches, canyons, and hillsides. The many finds 
 of mineral ores attracted the prospector, until to-day there are several mining 
 camps peopled largely by Gentiles, for the policy of the Mormon church was the 
 establishment of an agricultural community, therefore mining industries were dis- 
 countenanced, and the mines of Utah to-day are owned and controlled princi- 
 pally by Gentiles. At the present time the community of Salt Lake differs but 
 little from that of other growing western cities, either in its social, business or 
 religious aspects, with the exception that there is. one religious element 
 here which exists among no other people in any other country, and what- 
 ever differences prevail there is little or none in regard to the advisability 
 of diffusing information concerning our resources and extending a cordial 
 invitation to those eastern business men who contemplate moving west with the 
 idea of establishing manufacturing and other industrial pursuits. There are few 
 cities in the entire west that compare with Salt Lake City in natural wealth of 
 substantial resources and as a pleasure and health resort. Salt Lake City lies in 
 the northeastern corner of the beautiful valley. This valley is bounded by the 
 Wasatch range on the east, which is perhaps one of the most picturesque and 
 magnificent mountain ranges in the Rocky Mountain chain ; on the west the 
 valley is partially bounded by the Oquirrh range, which terminates on the north 
 by fringing the Salt Lake. The city enjoys the most desirable exposure, and is 
 protected from the eastern and northern winds by the towering mountains of the 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. \J 
 
 Wasatch range. Our water supply is from one of the largest and purest of 
 mountain streams, the City Creek Canyon, and active preparations are already 
 under way for securing a larger supply of water from other sources. There is 
 sufficient water in the lakes and other mountain streams to supply all the neces- 
 sities of irrigation, and as the country becomes more thoroughly irrigated, the 
 more active is the demonstration of what the possibilities are for the production of 
 a great agricultural crop. Irrigation in the city is materially aided by a canal some 
 twenty-one miles long, which taps Utah Lake. The soil in the valley contains all 
 the elements of fertility, it is rich and deep and rests on a substratum of clay. The 
 summer rain to supply water is uncertain, as it is in all countries of a high alti- 
 tude, but Nature has made wonderful provision for this by the vast accumulation! 
 of snow in the mountain fastnesses, thus rendering perfect irrigation a surety. It 
 pours down in even streams all summer long, as the sun gradually melts the 
 snow. The ingenuity of man has turned this into account, and almost every 
 portion of the valley, even at the present time,' is under irrigation, though the 
 question is now being strongly agitated in regard to an expedient method of cov- 
 ering the valley with a still more abundant supply, and as the surrounding coun- 
 try becomes settled, more water is being continually diverted into artificial chan- 
 nels. 
 
 All these strangers who are to come will find more clear, days in the year 
 than they ever saw before ; they will find an atmosphere in which the very high- 
 est achievements of brawn or brain can be realized ; they will find a natural sani- 
 tarium with every existing auxiliary known in nature ; they will find mines as- 
 rich and varied as were ever opened to human eyes, and they will never know 
 what a hot or cold day, as understood in the east, is. 
 
 The time has arrived when Utah must proclaim to the world her man.ifok$ 
 attractions, and make plain to the people of every country that she possesses- 
 within her borders scenes of magnificence worthy to be looked upon by travelers; 
 from every clime. The testimony of our cool and invigorating climate has beer* 
 so frequently borne by visitors of recent years that it is now well known, and the 
 charms of our lake bathing resort have also been widely published ; but there has 
 not been one-half said of the glory of our mountain scenery, with its snow-clad 
 peaks and pine forests, the rushing streams filled with trout, and the wide 
 stretches of upland, the mountain vales with their deer, and the lakes and grassy 
 nooks that gem the Wasatch all along the range. It is not too much to say that 
 these mountains, which overlook Salt Lake City and Ogden from the east, are 
 not surpassed in scenic qualities by any range in America. In some respects 
 they have no parallel. The vale through which the Jordan runs stretches broad* 
 and grassy to the base of the mountain wall where these gigantic cliffs, uprising 
 nearly 8,000 feet, rocky and splintered, bear great gleaming basins of eternal, 
 snow, and nurse the ever-changing cloud flakes the whole summer through.. 
 Grand and incomparable as is the scenery and the climate of this highly* favored 
 region, the immeasurable resources of Utah in agriculture, mining, stock growing; 
 and for manufacturing and general commercial enterprises, cannot be too gLow- 
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THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 ingly described. No other region presents the attractions for the capitalist, the 
 home seeker and the invalid. 
 
 THE MUNICIPALITY. 
 
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 fa CONSERVATIVE estimate of the population of Salt Lake City at the 
 present time would place it upwards of 55,000 inhabitants. It is 4,297 
 
 j feet above the sea, and situated in the north end of Salt Lake Valley. 
 The city is laid out in squares. The streets are one hundred feet wide 
 clear, with sixteen-foot sidewalks on each side. The blocks generally are forty rods 
 square. Along the sides of the streets, arteries from the main mountain streams 
 are directed, and rows of shade trees are planted outside the walks. The 
 sewerage of the city is in perfect working order and completes the drainage in 
 detail. The city in summer, seen from a point on an adjoining hill, seems 
 thoroughly embowered in shade, and in spring the air is filled with the fragrant 
 perfume of many blossoming fruit trees. Eastward from Main Street the land 
 rises gently for a mile and a half, and here it is that many fine residences, schools, 
 hospitals, and churches are found in large numbers ; the streets are usually 
 smooth, and even after the heaviest rainstorms, it is but a day or two before it 
 dries again into a speedy condition. In the suburbs and throughout the wide 
 valley are innumerable houses and farms. There is in operation about thirty 
 miles of street car line, and it is generally considered that the electric lines now 
 in perfect operation are the most successful of any in the country. 
 
 Many people living in distant eastern States have long entertained erroneous 
 ideas in regard to the social affairs of Salt Lake City, and it might be expedient 
 to here make a brief statement of facts concerning the matter. The Mormons 
 and the Gentiles commingle in society and there is little feeling of seclusion by 
 either class, though until quite recently this could not have been said. Many of 
 our leading business men are wealthy Mormons, who show the deep interest 
 they feel in the city's material growth and development by their liberal contribu- 
 tions to public movements. The city is now under the control of the Liberals 
 (Gentiles), and ever since they came into power, a few months ago, they have 
 had the hearty support and co-operation of the People's Party (the Mormons.) 
 Public, social and commercial affairs are assuming a wonderfully harmonious 
 aspect, and, all in all, the outlook for the City of Zion is one of perfect peace 
 and prosperity. 
 
 The city has an excellent system of water works, being supplied directly 
 from the mountain streams, affording an unusually strong pressure in the 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 1 9 
 
 hydrants, A fine quality of artesian water is obtainable at a depth of from 25 to 
 125 feet. The situation of theci ty is such as to at once designate it as the 
 natural center of supply from six or eight States and Territories, and the abund- 
 ance of raw material to be found in Utah, establishes the claim of the city as a 
 natural supply center for Idaho, Montana, Southeastern Oregon to the North, 
 
 and Nevada and Southern California to the west, and Utah and Arizona to the 
 south. There are coal veins in Iron County, Utah, one hundred feet in thick- 
 ness, sufficient to supply local demands for generations There are also rich 
 deposits of iron, and a variety of other minerals adapted to manufacturing pur- 
 poses. There are other minerals, such as gilsonite, gypsum as pure as can be 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 found anywhere, alum, saltpetre, sulphur in large quantities, gas shale, sulphat 
 of soda, mica, natural wax and black graphite. This city is the center of travel t 
 and from the Pacific Coast, and with our varied and vast supply of raw materij 
 there is but little doubt of our continued growth and prosperity. • 
 
 The climate is unequaled; and it is claimed by many prominent physician 
 all over the countiy, that those with a tendency to consumption and other pul 
 monary complaints are afforded immediate and radical relief; though in mid 
 summer the days may be somewhat uncomfortably hot, assurance is always givei 
 of cool evenings, which afford ample opportunity for rest and recuperation. Th< 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 21 
 
 climate is peculiarly invigorating, and of a quality conducive to good health. It 
 possesses those desirable attributes of dryness, elevation and tonicity which con- 
 tribute to the common good of the community. 'The atmosphere is free from 
 mists and fogs ; has the properties of purity and rarity ; and at once affords a 
 stimulating effect upon all who come here, even though as visitors, for a short 
 time. The Salt Lake basin enjoys immunity from severe electrical storms and 
 high winds. Phthisis does not originate here, and the beneficial influence of 
 Utah air on asthma is very decided. It exists but rarely and only in a modified 
 condition, 
 
 SCENE ON THE R. G. W. RAILWAY. 
 
 The engravings intermingled throughout this work give an accurate idea of 
 the city's general appearance. East at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, two 
 miles from the city, lies one of the most solidly constructed and beautiful forts of 
 the Union, Fort Douglas. This is a favorite drive for our citizens, and all in all 
 •is one of our most attractive resorts. On the west of the city are the depots of 
 the Rio Grande Western, the Utah Central and the Utah & Nevada ; north of 
 the city three miles are the famous Hot Springs. The medicinal properties of 
 these springs are becoming wide famed, and many invalids are now stopping at 
 the hotel which is comfortably arranged in direct proximity to the springs for 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 the benefit of guests. These springs bubble out from the base of the adjoining 
 hills, and the water is so hot that it has to be intermingled with cooler water be- 
 fore it is of sufficient low temperature for bathing purposes. The causes that 
 have combined to make Salt Lake City one of vast commercial importance, are 
 the facts of its natural situation as a direct trade center, and also that it is fed by 
 the great transcontinental roads, the Union Pacific, the Rio Grande Western, 
 the Central Pacific, and their connections. The city has excellent seminaries, 
 
 SCENE ON THE H. G. W. RAILWAY. 
 
 high schools and a university, of which more detailed mention has been made 
 elsewhere. It also has good hospitals and other important public buildings in 
 process of erection. A bountiful supply of the products of the Territory are ob- 
 tained at many convenient points. Salt Lake merchants are heavy exporters of 
 cereals, tubers, and other products, even to the eastern as well, as the western 
 cities. Utah potatoes have no equal for size, quality and flavor combined ; and 
 Utah wheat and barley hold front rank in eastern markets. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 23 
 
 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 
 
 HE public schools of our city are in a flourishing condition, and ample 
 funds have been appropriated for this purpose to insure an excellent system 
 throughout. P. L. Williams is the Territorial Commissioner, and William 
 L. Stewart is the County Superintendent of Schools for Salt Lake County. 
 According to the law passed by the last Territorial Legislature, public schools are 
 free, and attendance is compulsory. It also provides for a kindergarten and a 
 manual training department to be connected with each school. The funds for 
 school purposes are raised in the following way: First, a Territorial tax of three 
 mills ; second, a county tax of two mills ; third, a district tax of not more than 
 two cents. The city schools are controlled by a Board of Education of eleven, 
 who are elected by the people, with the Mayor as chairman, and a superintendent 
 who is elected by the Board of Education. The Territorial schools are con- 
 trolled by, first, a Territorial Commissioner of Schools appointed by the Terri- 
 torial Supreme Court ; second, county superintendents for each county, elected 
 by the voters of each county ; third, the counties are divided into districts with a 
 board of three for each district, except in the cities, which are controlled by the 
 Board of Education This law puts Utah schools on a modern basis in every 
 respect, in fact it is the only State or Territory which provides for a kindergarten 
 or manual training department. The school population was for the last year, 
 for the county, 12,648; for the city, 8,500. The school buildings throughout 
 the city are numerous and conveniently located and 'well adapted for their pur- 
 poses, being erected with a view to ventilation and the comfort of students. 
 
 The Deseret University occupies one of the large blocks in the city. It is 
 situated between First and Second North Streets and Second and Third West 
 Streets. The main building is a magnificent stone structure, four stories in 
 height, and is supplied with all the latest improved steam heating apparatus, 
 waterworks and closets. Large stone steps lead up to the broad, immense doors 
 which open into the vestibules. The halls are large and roomy and the stairways 
 wide and easily ascended. The building is a noble structure, and a credit to the 
 public institutions of Salt Lake City. 
 
 The Young Men's Christian Association will be among the important and 
 useful organizations of the near future. An enthusiastic meeting recently as- 
 sembled in the Grand Opera House and eloquent addresses upon the subject 
 were delivered by Rev. H. W. Jones, of the Methodist Church, and other minis- 
 ters of different denominations. It is confidently predicted that a building suit- 
 able for the purposes will shortly be secured and the association then take rank 
 among the many flourishing Y. M. C. A organizations of the country. 
 
j24 the city of salt lake. 
 
 The city is also plentifully supplied with many public libraries, among 
 which will first be mentioned the Masonic Library, situated on the second floor 
 of the Masonic Hall, and with Christopher Diehl as librarian, This library was 
 established in 1871 by the Grand Lodge of Masons, and at the present time it 
 has 7,622 miscellaneous books, and 950 books in Masonry only, making a total 
 of 8,572. The library is conducted by the Grand Lodge of Masons, and is ac- 
 cessible to all by the payment of three dollars per year or ten cents per book, if 
 the book be taken home. The library is at all times open to anyone wishing to 
 read in the public rooms. 
 
 The Firemen's Library has as its librarian R. S. Connors. It was estab- 
 lished in 1 87 1, and is intended for the use of the firemen, as well as the general 
 public, upon the payment of a small initiation fee. The library has a total of 
 1,700 books. 
 
 The Library of the I. O. O. F. is situated in the Union Block, and W. T. 
 Hopkins is the librarian. It is a private library and has a list of over 2,000 
 valuable works, intended for the use of all Odd Fellows and their families. 
 
 The Utah Territorial Library is fast assuming important proportions. The 
 last Legislature appropriated $3,000 to the library, and Librarian A. S. 
 Nash, who was but recently appointed, has been purchasing many new books. 
 At the present time there are about 1,500 volumes, but many more will be 
 shortly added, and it is conservatively estimated that this will, in the near future, 
 be an important public organization. 
 
 The Holy Cross Hospital stands alone in the center of a ten-acre lot, sur- 
 rounded by beautiful shade trees and flowers, etc., and is a magnificent three- 
 story brick structure, furnished with every comfort and convenience. The build- 
 ing cost $100,000, and nearly 1,500 patients were admitted during the 
 past year. This hospital is supported by contributions of the miners 
 and smelting men, and is open to any who are injured at any of the mines or 
 smelters, and also to those who have been taken sick. The annual expenses of 
 conducting the institution are about $20,000. 
 
 St. Mark's Hospital treated upwards of 800 patients at an expense of 
 $20,000 There is also the Deseret Hospital and the Orphans' Home. 
 
 J 8 |HE Great Salt Lake is the attraction for tourists. In length it is about 85 
 I miles and in width about 50 miles, with an average depth of 20 feet. Its 
 greatest depth is reported not to exceed 60 feet. There are nine islands in 
 the lake, the largest of which is 16 miles in length. Vast numbers of tourists 
 visit the lake daily at its favorite bathing resort, Garfield Beach, for the purpose 
 of enjoying the exhilarating effect of a bath in its briny water. The mountain 
 streams ranging within a radius of two hundred miles north and south, and form- 
 
GARFIELD BEACH BATHING RESORT, GREAT SALT LAKE. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 2? 
 
 ing rivers, all empty into this lake. The water of the lake does not evince any- 
 perceptible rise or fall, and it is relieved from overflowing the customary bounds 
 only by evaporation. Salt Lake is one of the most inexhaustible salt producers 
 in the world, and our enterprising business men are freely taking advantage of 
 this fact. Salt has been largely exported as well as manufactured for local pur- 
 poses. The water contains a proportion of very nearly 14 per cent, of pure 
 salt. An engraving herewith shows the pavilion and the bath houses at 
 Garfield Beach. The lake covers nearly 2,500 square miles. A steamer 
 and several yachts are afloat, offering tourists and visitors an opportunity 
 to reach the islands and distant shores. The lake is situated about eighteen 
 miles distant from the city, and trains during the summer months run there reg- 
 ularly all day. In the canyons of the mountains surrounding the city, is found 
 the most attractive scenery, and there are about ten mountain passes in sight of 
 Salt Lake. These canyons afford delightful resorts for fishing and camping out, 
 and during the summer months many tents are seen in the grassy nooks along the 
 banks of the various streams. There is a regular mountain resort near the head 
 of Big Cottonwood Canyon at Silver Lake. This region is about three miles up 
 the south fork of Mill " B," and is not more than sixteen miles from the main 
 street of the city. Here the scenery i# as grand and picturesque as any in the 
 entire western mountain country, and will compare with the grandest scenes in 
 and about the mountains of Colorado. A further series of lakes lie near the 
 head of the main canyon, and these are, Silver Lake, Lakes Phoebe, Martha and 
 many other smaller ones. Nature has gathered here all her grand array of 
 mountain, valley, river and lake, and the traveler who comes to visit, departs, if 
 indeed he departs at all, with a reluctant feeling at leaving a spot so richly en- 
 dowed with the grandest natural gifts. 
 
 CONTINENTAL HOTEL. 
 
28 
 
 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 THE MINING INDUSTRY. 
 
 ITHIN thirty-six miles from Salt Lake is Park City, with its famous 
 Daly, Ontario, Crescent and other silver mines. The building founda- 
 tions and the Cornish pump of the Ontario cost $500,000, and about 
 three million dollars in improvements have been expended upon 
 
 SCENE ON THE R. G. W. RAILWAY. 
 
 it since it was established. Utah now ranks third among the large precious 
 metal - producing States of the Union ; and the deposits of iron ore near 
 Iron City and Iron Springs in southwestern Utah are probably not excelled 
 in intrinsic value in any part' of the world. The ore occurs in blocks 
 fifteen or twenty feet wide and three or four miles long, one of which 
 shows a length and breadth of several feet of packed massive ore of the 
 richest quality. There are certainly no other such deposits of iron ore west of 
 the Mississippi. Thus far the mining industry of Utah has been the chief source 
 of revenue, yet many of the most valuable deposits are as yet undeveloped, and 
 comparatively unknown outside the borders. In the Spanish Fork Canyon there 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 20, 
 
 are various veins of alum, the largest of which is eighteen inches thick, and ex- 
 tends several hundred feet longitudinally. At various points throughout the 
 Territory are found bits of nitre, sufficiently pure to fuse briskly when thrown 
 upon hot coals. As far as salt is concerned, the Great Salt Lake has a limitless 
 supply of it, and it can be obtained in any desired quantity by the simple process 
 of evaporation. In addition to this we have also immense quantities of rock salt, 
 
 mined chiefly in San Pete and Sevier Valleys, and from the lake are also secured 
 vast quantities of sulphate of soda, and carbonate of soda as an effloresscence of the 
 soil exists in various spots in the vicinity of the city. Utah has extensive beds of 
 building stone, plain and variegated marble. Lime stone, sand stone and granites 
 are also found along the line of the railroads in immense quantities. All this can 
 be worked and freighted at a very low cost. Roof slate of the best quality, and of 
 the colors of gray, green and purple, is also obtained in abundance. The chief 
 
30 THE CITV OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 mines of the precious ores in Salt Lake County are in Bingham Canyon and on 
 
 the Cottonwoods. They are all connected with the Jordan smelters and Salt 
 
 Lake City by rail and tramway. There are many other valuable mines in other 
 
 districts than those mentioned, not on or even near the principal ore channel. 
 
 The mining industry is developing rapidly, both in actual product and promises. 
 
 Mines are being discovered and opened outside of organized districts, and new 
 
 railroads are being projected to give them an outlet. In total, our mining fields 
 
 offer splendid inducements to skill and enterprise backed by capital, and there is 
 
 no doubt that the mineral output could be doubled within a very short space of 
 * 
 time. 
 
 SCENE ON THE R. G. W. RAILWAY. 
 
 [;T is not the intention of the author to go into elaborate details regarding 
 
 real estate in Salt Lake City, for we believe that it is quite largely adver- 
 
 <p tised to the outside world by many different methods adopted by various 
 
 •I business organizations, but we wish to give a conservative estimate of the 
 
 actual value and of the transactions of an organization known as the Salt Lake 
 
 Real Estate Exchange. 
 
 Real estate in Salt Lake has always enjoyed a healthy growth, though, as 
 is well known, during the past year its increase has been almost phenomenal. At 
 the present time the business men of our city are more interested in building and 
 material developments than in increasing the value of real estate, for the growth 
 of the city has been far in advance of what has been her ability to accommodate 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 3 1 
 
 business men with offices, homes and residences, and merchants with store 
 rooms. At the present time, as will be shown by the numerous engravings all 
 through the pages of this work of buildings to be erected which are taken from 
 designs of our leading architects, there are a large number of very valuable and 
 extensive structures under process of erection and in contemplation. In fact the 
 actual condition of affairs at the present time is in a much better state than it 
 has been in past months, even though real estate is not at present, and luckily 
 too, on the "boom." Land which sold from $75 to $100 an acre three years 
 ago in the suburbs, is now bringing from $600 to $1,500, and the many addi- 
 tions that have been platted have been spoken of elsewhere in connection with 
 the articles upon the leading real estate agencies of the city. Our business 
 corners on Main Street are worth on an average about $1,300 per front foot, that 
 is, those having a depth of 165 feet, and the inside property will average about 
 $1,000 per front foot. Less desirable business corners of the same depth, will 
 average from $500 to $600 per front foot, and the inside from $400 to $500. 
 The most desirable residence property of the same depth, and located within a 
 mile of Main Street, is worth from $40 to $100 per front foot, and the same 
 more than a mile, and less than two miles from Main street, will range from $7 to 
 $50 a front foot. First-class acreage property suitable for homes is worth about 
 $ 1 ,000 per acre, and property distant from three to five miles from the city, will 
 bring from $100 to $700 per acre, according to location and distance. During 
 the year 1889 there were $1,120,400 worth of buildings erected in the city, an 
 increase of $285,796 over the previous year. The present year will exceed that 
 of 1889 by at least 500 houses, which are being built to supply the active de- 
 mand of citizens for homes and business quarters. The buildings which have 
 been erected in Salt Lake City within the last two or three years are all of a 
 metropolitan character and are a decided credit to the city. The building is 
 more energetic this year by far, than during any previous year, and the prospects 
 of the city as regards real estate are in a proportionate condition with the in- 
 creased amount of capital that is going into actual improvements. In pro- 
 portion as taxes are low, consistent with a due regard for public improvements, 
 is the business man in a contented frame of mind, and there are but few cities so 
 favored in this respect as the capital of Utah. The citizens are subject to a 
 moderate tax of seventeen mills, nearly five of which are for municipal purposes. 
 The assessed valuation has been from $5,000,000 in 1885 to $17,500,000 the pres- 
 ent year. The assessment is about 50 per cent, of the real valuation. Municipal 
 expenditures are about $200,000 a year. At the beginning of 1889 the city 
 owed $355,000, less about $58,000 cash in the treasury. The assessed valuation 
 of Salt Lake County is $22,000,000 and the actual value $50,000,000, exclusive 
 of the mines and money that non-residents own. The value of mines in the 
 county is $50,000,000, based on the selling price of their stock. In no other 
 State or Territory are the taxes so moderate as in Utah. 
 
 The Salt Lake Real Estate Exchange has as its officers H. C. Lett, 
 President ; John Montgomery, Secretary ; D. Van Buskirk, Vice-President ; and 
 
32 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 John T. Lynch, Treasurer. This is of recent organization, having been estab- 
 lished on the 2cl clay of April, 1890, and is already one of vast importance and 
 interest to the business community. The Exchange has over $2,000,000 worth 
 of property now listed, and the list is rapidly increasing. At each of the daily 
 call meetings from $30,000 to $80,000 worth of property is offered to the mem- 
 bers of the Exchange. There are at the present writing 98 members, and this 
 membership includes nearly all of the prominent real estate dealers of the city. 
 Parties can not buy or list property through the Exchange unless they are mem- 
 bers. H. C. Lett, the president, has been a resident of this city for a little over 
 one year, and came here formerly from Denver. 
 
 The Fire Department is one that gives entire satisfaction to the business 
 community, and has done great service in the protection of property. Major W. 
 A. Stanton is the Chief, and Abe Levy, Assistant Chief. There are twelve paid 
 men and thirty-two call men employed. The main station is situated on First 
 South Street, and is equipped with two Silsby steam fire engines, five horses, 
 four hose carts with 3,500 feet of hose, and the present number of twelve paid 
 men is soon to be increased to twenty-eight, and other stations are to be erected 
 in different parts of the city. In the immediate future the city will have one of 
 the latest improved hook and ladder trucks, and then eight new horses will be 
 added as well as other essentials for a complete and thoroughly equipped fire 
 department. The company now have a hand fire engine and a Gaynor Electric 
 Fire Alarm System with five circuits and twenty-eight boxes, costing $8,000. 
 The losses by fire in 1889 in the city amounted to $30,187, and the insurance 
 upon the same was $8,202. The total number of fires was forty-eight, and the 
 expenditures for maintaining the Fire Department amounted to $16,879,96. 
 The most disastrous fire which occurred within the history of* the city, was the 
 one which destroyed the furniture store of H. Dinwoodey, a few weeks ago, and 
 even in this case it is a credit to the department to sa) that no other adjoining 
 property was implicated. The department of the city is soon to build two new 
 stations, one adjoining the old one, which will be 58 feet front by 36 feet in depth, 
 of sandstone and pressed brick, and the other in the lumber district, both fur- 
 nished throughout with every modern appliance. 
 
 The Salt Lake City Gas Company now has offices at 22 Commercial Street, 
 and the plant is located on the corner of Fourth West and South Temple Streets. 
 Twenty men are given employment at the present time, and the company is 
 manufacturing three million feet of gas per month. The company was originally 
 established in 1872, and is now officered by P. L. Williams, President; Frank H. 
 Dyer, Vice-President ; Arthur Pratt, Secretary. 
 
 The Alta Club is situated in the Alta Club Building on West Second South 
 Street, and has as its officers, C. P. Mason, President; J. J. Daly, Vice-President ; 
 Walter D. Pavey, Secretary; G. K. Janney, Treasurer. The club was established 
 in 1883, and at the present time has 215 enrolled members. Social amusement 
 is the prime object of the organization, and the club takes rank as the leading 
 and most important body of its kind in the city. The rooms are handsomely 
 
THE DYER BUILDING. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 35 
 
 equipped throughout with hardwood furniture. An elegant dining hall is in con- 
 nection where guests are at all times accommodated with the luxuries of the 
 season. In the reading department every periodical of any importance may be 
 found, and the ladies' reception room is a model of rich arrangement and neat- 
 ness in every particular; in fact, the club is a credit to the city and would do 
 grace to the social circles of many eastern cities claiming several times the popu- 
 lation of Salt Lake. 
 
 The Salt Lake Dramatic Association has its headquarters in the Salt Lake 
 Theatre, on the corner of First South and First East. Charles W. Burton is the 
 manager and president. The Theatre was first established in 1862 by Brigham 
 Young, and later, in 1878, was incorporated with a,capital stock of $150,000. 
 The building was erected when there was no communication with the East ex- 
 cept with ox teams. Lately an entertainment was given in the Theatre byjmem- 
 bers of the association, all of whom are residents of Salt Lake City, which proved 
 decidedly that there is a great deal of musical talent among our people. In 
 fact, Salt Lake City has an enviable reputation for producing artists of no mean 
 recognizance, and this association has done much to develop the latent talent 
 among new beginners. 
 
 "[.ANY railroad movements of importance have been originated and partly 
 consummated during the past year. All the Utah lines in operation or 
 contemplation of the Denver & Rio Grande Western have been consolid- 
 @) ated, with headquarters established at Salt Lake City. As a railway 
 center, all will concede that Salt Lake stands at the head of western cities, and 
 ihe lines of road reaching out in every direction, control for her the trade of a 
 vast region of country almost unlimited in resources and wonderful in possibilities. 
 All the inter-mountain lines of the Union Pacific have been consolidated as the 
 Oregon Short Line and the Utah Northern, with headquarters at Salt Lake City. 
 The Union Pacific has long been known in the western country by the sig- 
 nificant name of the " Pathfinder," — well attributed and well deserved. It is one 
 of the largest and best equipped roads in the country, running thoroughly 
 epuipped trains over substantial roadbeds. The famous Pullman Palace Sleepers 
 are now running between Chicago and western points. They are fitted up in 
 modern style with every essential convenience, and the dining cars are as elab- 
 orate in detail as it is possible to make them. Engravings of scenes along the 
 line of the Union Pacific in Utah are given on the back cover of this work. The 
 Union Pacific is becoming more and more an important'adjunct to Salt Lake's 
 commercial interests every year, and the management is looking forward to Salt 
 Lake with favor as time passes. The road has always been liberal in giving to 
 the city all the facilities which are offered by its immense system of road, materi- 
 ally advancing the interests of our business community, and the mutual interests 
 between the great company and the City of Salt Lake. This road is the great 
 
36 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 national highway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, for speed, comfort and 
 safety. Through sleeping cars are run between Salt Lake City, Chicago and St 
 Louis without change, and tickets sold to all principal cities in the United States 
 and Canada. 
 
 The Rio Grande Western Railway, running from Ogden directly through 
 Salt Lake to Denver, is far-famed as one of the most picturesque and romantic 
 routes of any country in the world, and the history of the road would read 
 almost like a romance. Mountain summits crowned with snow greet the trav- 
 eler's eye on either side. Arcadian valleys, whose beauty entrances the beholder, 
 abound. Tremendous gorges, of profound depth, are traversed, Mountain tor- 
 rents flash in the sunlight, and, all in all, the trip over the mountains from Den- 
 ver west is one of the most awe-inspiring and delightful that could possibly be 
 taken on any line of any railway in the world. This famous line is now becom- 
 ing a favorite route for the traveler between the East and the West, and direct 
 communication is made with all eastern lines at Utah depots, at Denver and 
 Pueblo, and at Ogden with the Southern Pacific and Oregon Short Line for all 
 points in California, Washington and Oregon. New and elegant passenger 
 equipped trains are run, and speed, safety and comfort are assured by modern im- 
 provements, steel rails and rock ballasts, 
 
 Great improvement in street transportation has been made during the past 
 year, in which electricity was substituted for horse power. The motor is now in 
 operation on eleven miles of substantially built and even roadbed, and additional 
 rails will be laid as fast as possible, and in a short time the present system of 
 mileage will be fully doubled. The track has been laid for the rapid transit line 
 on the State Road, and additional lines are also under contract to be laid, run- 
 ning to Forest Dale, and a franchise has been granted to the Storage Battery 
 System. Quick transit on street railways has already greatly enhanced the value 
 of suburban lands. 
 
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 OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AND SUMMARY. 
 
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 ITHIN the past year electric lights have been placed at the intersection of 
 streets in every part of the city ; the fire alarm system has been adopted and put 
 in operation, and considerable money and effort expended to increase the city- 
 water supply. Several new banks, which have been more definitely mentioned 
 on other pages, have been started, giving a liberal addition of capital to the com- 
 merce of the city. It is estimated that about $3,000,000 is being placed into 
 new buildings, some of them handsome blocks of five and six stories. A joint 
 City Hall and Court House, an engraving of which is given on the front cover of 
 this work, is also under contract ; two large hotels, and many private residences 
 in different parts of the city are also being erected. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 39 
 
 Among many other improvements now in course of construction, the Cham- 
 ber of Commerce building, when completed, will prove one of the most attractive 
 buildings in this city. Very shortly after the Chamber of Commerce was 
 organized, it became manifest that that body should own a building suitable for 
 all such purposes as would come within the sphere of its labors. As soon as 
 this want was made known, a number of public spirited citizens signified their 
 willingness to donate sufficient ground upon which such building could be 
 erected. First and Second South Streets rivaled each other in their proposals, 
 and finally terminated by the site on Second South Street being chosen by the 
 board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce. Subscription lists were at once 
 opened, and $50,000 subscribed by the different members of the Chamber, who 
 in order not to come in conflict with those members of the Chamber who had 
 not subscribed, organized themselves into a Board of Trade corporation for the 
 purpose of controlling the property. The Chamber of Commerce has the right 
 and privilege to use one of the entire floors of the building for its own business 
 purposes. The rest of the five-story building will be rented to secure the neces- 
 sary revenue, in order to pay the stockholders the interest of 7 per cent, guaran- 
 teed them on their investment. The Chamber of Commerce further controls 
 the right and privilege of purchasing the building from the Board of Trade at the 
 actual cost of building ; the corporation thus gaining property to the extent of 
 $100,000 for $50,000. The building, when completed, will be a monument to 
 those who, since the Chamber of Commerce was first organized, devoted more or 
 less of their time towards pushing public improvements to the front, showing 
 what can be accomplished by unity of purpose, Whether this be applied to the 
 erection of a building, to the building of a railway, or for any other work for the 
 good of the public, the object lesson is too apparent not to be applied in many 
 other directions. 
 
 In manufactories considerable has been done, though not as much as will 
 be done in the next two years to come, for eastern capital, in the way of manu- 
 facturing and other industries, is now being attracted to this city with that view, 
 instead of a view to speculation in real estate, and the market is therefore begin- 
 ning to assume a much more healthy outlook. The Deseret Woolen Mills em- 
 ploy in the neighborhood of sixty hands, and now produce goods to the value 
 of nearly $150,000 per year. The business of the shoe and overall factory of 
 the Z. C, M. I. has been increased fully 50 per cent. The Salt Lake Cold Stor- 
 age Company has been mentioned on other pages, and many other manufacturing 
 schemes are in active contemplation. The city can depend upon 8,000,000 gal- 
 lons of water every twenty-four hours, in the driest months of the year, from 
 City Creek; from Emigration Creek, 1,000,000, and Parley's Creek, 3,000,000. 
 The natural reservoir of the city is Utah Lake, thirty miles south, and 135 feet 
 higher than Temple Block. At present, water for culinary use and for sprinkling 
 and irrigation is derived from City Creek. The water is reservoired a little way 
 up City Creek, and thence carried under the streets in pipes. There is a reser- 
 voir also at the intersection of Twelfth East and First South. This reservoir has 
 
40 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 a capacity of about 6,000,000 gallons, and is to receive its water from Parley's 
 Creek. The reservoirs in City Creek have a capacity of 410,000 gallons. Ar- 
 tesian water that will rise in a pipe fifteen feet above. the surface is struck in two 
 veins respectively 1 50 feet and 260 feet underground in the lower wards of the 
 city. One of these wells, just around the point of the old Oquirrh Range, be- 
 yond Garfield, throws a stream six inches in diameter, twenty feet high, and it is 
 said to discharge from 600 to 800 gallons per minute. The founders of the city 
 thoughtfully reserved several ten-acre blocks in different parts of the city for 
 public parks, such as the Tenth Ward Square, Washington Square, Pioneer 
 Square, and Deseret University Square. A few years ago the city bought a tract 
 of 1,100 acres, on Ninth South between Fifth and Seventh East, which is called 
 Liberty Park. The soil is rich and moist and many trees have already assumed 
 cheerful proportions, and dot the entire scope of the park from one end to the 
 other. Walks and drives have been constructed and laid out, and more improve- 
 ments will be added as the city grows. It is already a beautiful public garden, 
 and a decided credit to the thoughtfulness and enterprise of the instigators. 
 
 The Mormons are well known to be the dominant religious sect of Utah, 
 and it is not the object of this work to go into their past history, for that is too 
 well known, or dealing in detail with the wonderful and widely-famous buildings, 
 such as the Temple and Tabernacle, which have been erected through their great 
 enterprise and energy. Engravings, however, of these structures have been given 
 on other pages. The Episcopalians have two churches, one costing $50,000 and 
 one $20,000. The Catholics have a $10,000 church. The Methodists have one 
 church, which is an attractive structure, erected nearly twenty years ago, at a 
 cost of $50,000. 
 
 The retail business of the city is in a prosperous and growing state, though 
 the wholesale and jobbing industry is not by any means developed according to 
 possibilities, though with the transportation question properly cleared up, which 
 is only a matter of a short time, there is employment in the city for several mill- 
 ion dollars of new money in wholesale and jobbing industries. There are in 
 successful operation in this city, and we quote from the committee of manufac- 
 tures of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, "boot and shoe, knitting and 
 overall factories, woolen and paper mills, tanneries, fence and mattress factories, 
 cracker factories, showcase makers and brick makers, aerated water works, 
 roller grist mills, vinegar factories, soap making, salt refining, chemical works* 
 glass works, wood working factories, printing and book binding, etc., which give 
 ■employment to upwards of thirteen hundred people, and nearly $3,000,000 in 
 money, and produce considerably more than $4,000,000 in merchantable pro- 
 ducts. In many respect* Utah is the most unique and inviting settlement open 
 to the world to-day. The Territory is on an eve of transfiguration, and the 
 wonderful gathering together in the Great Salt Lake basin of attractions in the 
 way of climate, lakes, valleys, mountains and medicinal waters, the manufacturable 
 advantages offered to induce all new industries, the wealth that awaits in metal- 
 ribbed hills and fertile vales, — these are a few of Nature's lavish gifts. 
 

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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE/'' 43 
 
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 218 S. Main St., Salt La- 
 THE CITY'S NEWSPAPERS. 
 
 On the first printing press ever conveyed across the Missouri River the first 
 issue of the Deseret News was printed on June 15, 1850, less than three years after 
 the first settlement of Utah. For seventeen years the paper remained a weekly, 
 though during that period it was several times enlarged. In 1867 the mail 
 facilities of the Territory had been so far improved that a demand arose for a 
 semi-weekly edition of the paper, the publication of which was begun in January, 
 1866. On November 21, 1867, the first issue of the Deseret Evening News ap- 
 peared, and ever since that date the three editions of the paper, daily, semi-weekly 
 and weekly, have been published regularly. On the beginning of the year 1889 
 the form of the weekly was changed to that of a magazine, which bears the title 
 "The Deseret Weekly!' 
 
 The News unites the features of a thorough, enterprising, conservative news- 
 paper, especially adapted for the family circle, with the functions of a religious 
 journal. Its columns contain the news of the world, and especially of the Terri- 
 tory, and editorial comments upon the leading topics of the day, foreign, national 
 and local, and it is the official organ of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 
 Saints. 
 
 The Deseret News establishment has always been an important industry in 
 the community. Under its auspices the manufacture of paper was begun in the 
 year 1854, and has been continued ever since. The first paper produced was 
 made by hand, but about the year 1863 machinery for the manufacture of 
 different kinds of paper, was imported and set up in the building known as the 
 Sugar House. In 1884, the paper mill now owned and operated by the Deseret 
 News Company, near the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, was completed, and 
 since that time it has done much to supply the home demand for print, book 
 wrapping and other papers. 
 
 In 1854, the first type produced in Utah was made under the auspices of the 
 Deseret News, but it was not until during or about the year 1869 that the type 
 foundry, which has ever since formed a branch of the business connected with 
 the Nezvs office, was established. Almost from the first founding of the paper, a 
 job department was connected with it, and continues at the present time. 
 
 The Salt Lake Herald, in national politics Democratic, in local, People's 
 party, celebrated its twentieth birthday on June 5th of the present year, having 
 been organized on that date in the year 1870. The Herald is one of the largest 
 Utah newspapers and is a bristling, live and enterprising sheet, the conduct of 
 which would do credit to many a city twice the size of Salt Lake. The paper is 
 owned by an incorporated company, of which John T. Caine, the present delegate 
 to Congress, is president. Its regular size is eight pages, seven columns ; on • 
 Sundays its size is doubled, and the semi-weekly issue, the big country paper, is 
 
44 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 made up from eight to twelve pages, as occasion demands. The Daily Herald 
 has a solid page of dispatches, one-half of which are specials from the big centres, 
 and a large portion of which are from its Washington correspondent, where the 
 complex Utah question always furnishes matter of the most decided interest to 
 its readers; it controls the exclusive western right to Bill Nye's articles, and 
 has as its Washington correspondent the world-famous Frank G. Carpenter, while 
 the gossiping Miss Grundy, Jr., writes on topics of interest to female readers from 
 the national capital. Lately the Herald has become one of a syndicate which 
 sent Fannie B. Ward to South America as a correspondent. It is ably and 
 brightly edited, and its criticism on the music and drama especially are widely 
 quoted. The Herald is circulated extensively in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and 
 Colorado. Since March ist the Herald has been printed on a Goss perfecting 
 press with a capacity of 1 2,000 copies per hour, the first perfecting press ever 
 ordered west of the Rocky Mountains. The Herald is edited by Byron Groo and 
 managed by Horace G. Whitney. 
 
 The Tribune began as a weekly, twenty years ago. The main thought be- 
 hind it was a desire for more progress. Some members of the church began the 
 publication of a little magazine which finally advanced into a newspaper. The 
 struggle was a very hard one for several years, and it was some time before the 
 paper paid expenses. At last it got upon a paying basis and grew to be the 
 accepted mouth piece of the Gentiles of Utah. Its growth and prosperity have 
 been continuous ever since. No other newspaper in the United States ever had 
 a rockier fight for life than the Tribune. It persevered, and now holds a fore- 
 most place among journals over a vast region of the west. The Tribune has been 
 the able champion of the silver question ; it has been the journal most relied upon 
 by the miners of the west. It is a live and strong newspaper in all its depart- 
 ments. It has recently added one of the latest, modern perfecting presses to the 
 establishment ; it is about to build new quarters, when a second perfecting press 
 will be added. It is prosperous financially, and all in all it is one of the most 
 largely patronized newspapers published in any city of the same size in the 
 world. 
 
 The Salt Lake Daily Times is now in its fourth volume. It has recently 
 been greatly improved, having been enlarged to a seven-column eight-page 
 paper, with a Saturday edition of twelve pages. A new dress of type has been 
 put on, and the paper is now printed on a Goss perfecting press, costing $10,000, 
 and capable of turning out 10,000 complete eight-page papers per hour. The 
 Times publishes the Associated Press dispatches, together with a good line of 
 specials from all the principal news centers. Special attention is given to city 
 and territorial news. The Times is published every afternoon at 4 p. m., except 
 Sunday. It is the paper of the people. It is opposed to monopoly and extor- 
 tion, but its policy is to treat everybody fairly. The Times will always advocate 
 the material interests of Salt Lake and Utah. It is published by the Times com- 
 pany : T. A. Davis, president ; W. R. Gibbs, business manager ; Alfred Sorensen, 
 editor. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 45 
 
 REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS HOUSES. 
 
 McCornick & Co., Bankers, 150 and 152 Main Street. — The banking 
 house of McCornick & Co. was originally established in 1873, an ^ known under 
 the firm name of White & McCornick, which expired by limitation at the 
 
 & CO., 
 
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 ake City, 
 
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING. 
 
 end of two years, and has since been run under the firm name of McCornick 
 & Co., W. S. McCornick being the sole owner. To the visitor, the house of 
 McCornick & Co., centrally located at 150 and 152 Main Street, at once 
 presents a solid and business-like appearance. The office furniture is all of hard 
 finish, and the entire appointment of the bank is thoroughly metropolitan in 
 every respect. A large corps of competent clerks are here given employment, 
 
46 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 and every description of banking business is transacted. Exchanges are drawn 
 direct on all principal cities of the United States and Europe. The bank has as 
 correspondents : Importers' and Traders' National Bank, New York ; Kountze 
 Bros., New York ; Commercial National, Chicago; State Bank of St. Louis, St. 
 Louis ; National Bank of 'Kansas City, Kansas City; American National Bank, 
 Kansas City; Omaha National Bank, Omaha ; Denver National Bank, Denver ; 
 City National Bank, Denver; First National Bank, Cheyenne; First National 
 Bank, San Francisco; First National Bank, Hailey; First National Bank, Helena; 
 First National Bank, Butte ; Clark & Larabie, Butte ; Commercial National Bank, 
 Ogden ; Martin & Co., London, England. 
 
 This firm recently purchased the well known Cunnington corner, being 45^ 
 by 1 30 feet on the corner of Main and First South Streets, where they are going 
 to build a six-story block, the plans now being under consideration. Most of 
 the first floor is to be used by them for a bank and the upper stories for offices. 
 
 The State Bank of Utah, Heber J. Grant, President ; William B. Preston, 
 Vice-President ; Heber M. Wells, Cashier. — This important banking institution 
 was incorporated on the 5th day of May, 1890, with a capital stock of $500,000, 
 and has as its officers and directors pioneer residents of this community, gen- 
 tlemen who have long held prominent positions in social, public and religious 
 affairs. Heber J. Grant is one of the Apostles of the Mormon Church and has 
 received mention heretofore on other pages of our work, in connection with 
 the early history of Zion. He is the president of the Utah Home Life and 
 Home Fire Insurance Companies; President of the Co-operative Wagon and Ma- 
 chine Company; Director of the Salt Lake Theatre ; Director of the Z. C. M. I.; 
 Vice-President of the Salt Lake Herald. William B. Preston is a Bishop of the 
 Mormon Church ; a director of the Consolidated Implement Company, and 
 largely interested in many other important local enterprises. Heber M. Wells 
 is ex-City Recorder, and during the past year he had charge of the Territorial 
 Fair. He is Vice-President of the Salt Lake Dramatic Association, Secretary of 
 the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Association, and otherwise interested 
 in many important commercial affairs. 
 
 This bank has been founded upon a substantial basis that gives an assur- 
 ance of it becoming one of the most important local factors of the Territory. 
 
 Utah Commercial and Savings Bank, 22 and 24 West First South Street. 
 Citizens of Salt Lake have good reason to be proud of their banking institu- 
 tions, for they are all conducted upon a substantial basis by gentlemen who 
 have gained, through long years of commercial life, the confidence of the people 
 at large. The Utah Commercial and Savings Bank is one of the head concerns 
 of the city. It was established eight months ago with the capital stock of 
 $200,000. The officers are, Francis Armstrong, President; P. W. Madsen, Vice- 
 President; M. E. Cummings, Cashier. The business of the bank is that of gen- 
 eral commercial and savings transactions. It is conducted upon a conservative 
 basis ; five competent clerks are given employment and the trade is largely local. 
 Mr. Armstrong is ex-mayor ; he is also identified with the Street Railway 
 system, with the new Trust Company and is extensively interested in mining. 
 He comes originally from Canada. Mr. Madsen is at the head of the well- 
 known furniture house bearing his name. He is also the leading instigator of 
 one of our finest business blocks, an illustration of which is given on another 
 page, and known as the Utah Stove and Hardware Building. Mr. Cummings 
 was formerly Vice-President of the Utah Stove and Hardware Company. 
 
n:f:ro:ive 
 J. C. MURPHY & CO., 
 
 — Manufacturers of — 
 
 BED nun urn STAMPS, 
 
 the city of salt lake. 218 S. Main St., Salt l$ke City, 
 
 The Utah National Bank, corner of Main and First South Streets. — 
 Commensurate with the rapid growth and prosperity of Salt Lake City has 
 been the incorporation of a banking institution that has at its helm business men 
 who have long figured prominently in the commercial affairs of the Territory. 
 This institution has just opened its doors to the public. It has a capital stock 
 of $200,000, and fifty or more of the shareholders are residents of the city. 
 The bank does a general banking business and in addition has a number of safes 
 to rent to depositors or others. The apartments are located in the old* Jennings 
 Block, on one of the best corners in the city, and the building has recently been 
 thoroughly remodeled and made convenient for the purposes of the bank. The 
 interior office fixtures throughout present a rich appearance, having been placed 
 at a cost of $7,000. The vault and safe are of the most substantial make and are 
 both fire and burglar proof. The vault is the best and strongest west of Omaha. 
 
 SECOND SOUTH STREET, LOOKING EAST. 
 
 The officers of the bank are, J. M. Stoutt, President ; C. W. Lyman, Vice-Presi- 
 dent; Boyd Park, Second Vice-President, and A. M. Jones, Cashier. All of the 
 officers and directors, except Messrs. Stoutt and Jones, are old residents of Salt 
 Lake City. Mr. Stoutt is originally from Ohio and was engaged in the banking 
 business in that State for eighteen years. Mr. Jones is formerly from Kansas 
 City, but for the last ten years has been engaged in banking with Mr. Stoutt. 
 
 The American National Bank of Salt Lake. — Capital, $250,000. James 
 H. Bacon, President; H. M, Bacon, Vice-President ; F. L. Holland, Cashier; W. B. 
 Holland, Assistant Cashier. The elegant new structure just being occupied by 
 the American National Bank of Salt Lake is one of the most modern and con- 
 veniently arranged buildings erected during the last year's building progress of 
 Salt Lake City. The apartments of the American National Bank of Salt Lake 
 are commodious in every respect and arranged throughout with an eye to the 
 
SCENE ON THE U. P. RAILWAY. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 49 
 
 expedient transaction of a general banking business. The bank sells ex- 
 change on the principal cities of America and Europe, and is officered by gen- 
 tlemen who have long held leading positions in business circles in the West. 
 The bank was established on March 9, 1888, as the Bank of Salt Lake and was 
 incorporated as the American National Bank of Salt Lake in June, 1890. Mr, 
 James H. Bacon, the president, is also interested in many other important in- 
 dustries of this city and is a director in the St. Anthony Canal Company of 
 Idaho. He is also the secretary and treasurer, director and a large stockholder 
 of the Bear Lake and River Waterworks and Irrigation Company; director and 
 stockholder in the Salt Lake City Railroad Company and a member of the 
 Chamber of Commerce. Prior to taking up his residence in Salt Lake City, Mr. 
 Bacon was for many years a prominent practitioner of law in Illinois. Mr. H. 
 M. Bacon, the vice-president, is from Illinois, having carried on quite an entensive 
 drug business prior to coming to Salt Lake. Messrs. F. L. Holland and W. B. 
 Holland are both originally from Illinois and are gentlemen thoroughly versed in 
 the banking business. The American National Bank of Salt Lake is one of the 
 leading banks of the city and does a handsome business. Its stockholders are 
 some of the best business men and financiers of the nation,; and their aggregate 
 wealth represents over five nrillion dollars of capital. 
 
 W. S. Henderson, Grocer, 277 South Main Street. — rThis important and 
 ably conducted industry, though recently established, in ; November, 1888, is 
 to-day assuming a prominent and leading place in the trade circles of the West. 
 At the inception of the business the members of the firm were Henderson & 
 Milan, but recently, upon the retirement of the latter gentleman, Mr. Henderson 
 assumed the entire control. At the present time a large .anjd increasing volume 
 of business is daily transacted. One traveling salesman Solicits outside trade, 
 and eleven clerks are given employment in the local 'departments. This is a 
 model grocery store in every 'particyjaiyit'iis neatly and ''attractively arranged 
 throughout and the shelves at all. times display a choice line of the best imported 
 and domestic fancy groceries, while the ■Storeroom is also stocked with a surplus 
 of everything required in trade. The business of- this house has always been 
 in a flourishing condition and at the present time the reputation is deservedly 
 given to Mr. Henderson of being one of our most popular and successful gro- 
 cers. He is originally from Leadville, Colorado, where ;f$e was engaged in the 
 grocery business from 1879 to 1885. Just prior to establishing his store in this 
 city he was an extensive cattle rancher and shipper, To sum it up it is safe and 
 fair to assume that the store of W. S. Henderson has one pf the largest stocks 
 and controls as large a trade as any of the line in Salt Lake City. 
 
 The National Bank of the Republic,. Progress Building. Among the 
 many more important late additions to Salt Lake City, the National Bank of 
 the Republic figures of special interest in a volume of this kind. The bank 
 was incorporated April 17, 1890, with a capital stock of $500,000. Of 
 this amount $100,000 has been subscribed by local business men and the 
 balance by eastern parties. The officers are, Frank Knox, President ; L. C. Kar- 
 rick, Vice-President ; J. A. Earls, Cashier, and among the directors such well- 
 known business men as Judge J. G. Sutherland, H. L. A. Culmer, T. F. Mulloy, 
 Emanuel Kahn, G. S. Holmes, Geo. A. Lowe, and the officials mentioned above. 
 
 The bank opened its doors for business on the 21st of last May. It has 
 the largest capital stock of any national bank in the Territory. It is conducted 
 upon a safe and conservative basis by reliable business men thoroughly posted 
 in banking details. It is situated in commodious, well-arranged and convenient 
 apartments in one of the best business blocks of the city. It has the very best 
 
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50 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 of eastern connections, and, in brief, the National Bank of the Republic is a 
 credit to Salt Lake City and the Territory at large. Mr. Knox, the president, is 
 a new-comer, but he has been in the banking business in Kansas and Iowa for 
 the past fifteen years, and has long been known in banking circles throughout 
 the West. Mr. Karrick is an old resident of the city, and one of our leading 
 capitalists. He is connected with several other commercial institutions and owns 
 a large amount of valuable city property in the form of real estate and business 
 blocks. Mr. Earls is also a well-known western banker of long experience. He 
 was engaged in the business for many years in Kansas, but St. Joseph, Mo., is 
 his original home. The engraving in connection with this article accurately 
 represents the bank's quarters. 
 
 THE PROQKKSS BUILDING. 
 
 Geo. M.Scott & Co., 168 Main Street. It has been the object of this 
 work to give detailed mention merely to those prominent industries that have 
 exerted the greatest influence in developing trade and commerce of Salt Lake 
 City, and directing capital into the most expedient channels of investment. 
 Salt Lake City is certainly so situated as regards trade relations as to guarantee 
 the support of large retail and jobbing houses to a marked degree. The 
 hardware industry Is an important feature in the mercantile progress in this city, 
 and an element which has greatly tended to the city's reputation as a commer- 
 cial point. The house of George M. Scott & Co. receives special space on this 
 page, both from the extent of its transactions, and from the high esteem in which 
 it is held by the business community. The house was founded in 1871 by 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 5 I 
 
 Messrs. Scott & Dunham. Later they were succeeded by the present firm, which 
 became incorporated with Geo. M. Scott, President ; Jas. Glendinning, Vice-Pres- 
 ident, and H. S. Rumfield, Secretary. The store which the company occupy is 
 a commanding four-story building, and one of the most handsome structures in 
 the city. It is stocked with a choice line of heavy and shelf hardware, such as 
 stoves, ranges and heaters, and tin and copper goods of all kinds. They handle 
 all of the leading brands of stoves, and, in fact, the house are peers in enterprise, 
 energy and modern views * of the leading and largest concerns of the West. 
 The trade extends throughout Utah, Montana, Wyoming and Nevada. They 
 are agents for the Dodge wood pulley, Buffalo Scale Co., Rand drills, Blake 
 compression steam pumps, California Cap Co., also engines, boilers, mining, mill- 
 ing and smelting machinery. Geo. M. Scott personally has long held a fore- 
 most place politically as well as commercially in the public esteem of our city. 
 He is the present mayor of Salt Lake and was elected during the recent election 
 mpon the Liberal ticket. 
 
 Remington, Johnson & Co., Wholesale Grocers, 18 and 20 West Second 
 South. This firm holds undisputed rank as being the leading, largest and most 
 popular wholesale grocery house of the Territory. The business was established 
 originally by Walker Bros., over twenty years ago, and at that time Remington, 
 Johnson & Co. were in the same business in Nevada. Lately they have bought 
 out the entire interest of Walker Bros, and have ever since been adding to the 
 capacity of the house and enlarging their territory of trade. At the present 
 time they send three traveling salesmen throughout Idaho, Nevada, Utah and 
 Wyoming, whilst nine men are given employment in the local departments. 
 A capital stock of #175,000 is involved, and a specialty is made of fine gro- 
 ceries, cigars and Idanha waters. W. H. Remington is the President of the 
 Salt Lake Soap Company, President of the Diamond Kyune Stone Company, 
 and one of the trustees of the public schools. He has lived in the West for 
 over twenty years. H. Johnson is originally from Massachusetts, but he immi- 
 grated to this portion of the western country over a quarter of a century ago. 
 M. D. Foley, the other member of the firm, is identified with the banking inter- 
 ests of Nevada, and he is also interested in mining and ranching, as are the 
 other gentlemen, Messrs. Remington and Johnson. J. W. Lawrence is head 
 salesman and manager. He has been with the firm six years, and in the West 
 for twenty years. Mr. Lawrence is a New Yorker. The house of Remington, 
 Johnson & Co. is centrally located in the business portion of the city, and con- 
 stantly carries a full stock of the best general groceries, both staple and fancy. 
 
 Little, Roundy & Co., Importers and Jobbers, Crockery, China and Glass- 
 ware, 54 Main Street. The representative industry of its line in Salt Lake 
 City and the one that here receives special mention for that reason, is the 
 above enterprise, popularly known as Little, Roundy & Co. The business 
 was first established in 1877, by Little & Roundy with a stock of #4,000. On 
 the fourth day of April, 1888, the company was incorporated with a capital stock 
 of #20,000 and the following officers elected : A. Roundy, President and Man- 
 ager; J. C. Roundy, Vice-President ; H. B. Clawson, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer. 
 Besides the foregoing, the board of directors is composed of C L. Clawson, N. V. 
 Reinsimar and F. C. Little. The apartments of the company at 54 Main Street 
 are completely stocked with a choice line of goods, comprising crockery, china, 
 glassware, cutlery and lamp goods, Rogers Bros.' silver-plated ware, oil and gas 
 fixtures, all artistically arranged and presenting an attractive and model store in 
 every particular. Five competent clerks are given employment in the local de- 
 partment and two traveling salesmen solicit the wholesale trade throughout Utah, 
 
52 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Idaho and Nevada. Mr. A. Roundy is a native of New York, He immigrated 
 into Utah in the early days of 187 1 and at once engaged in the crockery, china 
 and glassware business. His wife, Mrs, J. C. Roundy, is the vice-president of the 
 
 company. H. B. Clawson, Jr., claims Salt Lake City as his native home and 
 during his business career he has been actively engaged in many important com- 
 mercial enterprises. First with the Z. C. M. I, as an employee, afterwards be- 
 coming assistant cashier of this institution ; following this he engaged in the 
 agricultural implement business until 1884, when he entered the firm of Little, 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 53 
 
 Roundy & Co. Mr. Clawson is a stockholder in the Deseret National Bank, 
 also the Utah Commercial and Savings Bank, and extensively interested in cattle 
 raising. Mrs. Roundy is a stockholder in the Deseret National Bank, and Mr. 
 Roundy is a stockholder in the Commercial Savings Bank. 
 
 The Walker House, Main Street, between Second and Third South Streets^ 
 This is the most centrally located, and unquestionably the most popular, 
 hotel of Salt Lake. The leading public men as well as theatrical people, and 
 the traveling public generally, make this hotel their rendezvous while sojourn- 
 ing in the city. The hotel is conducted upon thoroughly modern principles by 
 those who have had the advantage of valuable experience, and the halls and 
 offices are substantially and cheerfully fitted up, as are also the parlors and din- 
 ing room ; these are supplied with elegant furniture, and are spacious and well 
 lighted. There are one hundred and twenty rooms in the building, all well ven- 
 tilated and kept in a cleanly manner. The dining room is continually supplied 
 with the delicacies of the season, and the service is all that could be expected 
 of a first-class hotel. G. S. Erb has been in the hotel business here ever since 
 1870. He is also the proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel, a three-story build- 
 ing situated upon the corner of Third South and West Temple Street. This is 
 also a model hotel, handsomely furnished and under the efficient management of 
 W. H. Erb. 
 
 Mason & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Doors, Windows, 
 Glass and Nails. Office and yards, 225 West South Temple, between First and 
 Second West Streets. This important industry involves a capital stock of from 
 $66,000 to $70,000 and controls an extensive trade throughout the city and 
 Territory. Twenty-five hands are given employment, and a specialty is made 
 of Eastlake window and door casings. The company is one of the most popular 
 and prosperous of Salt Lake City, having been established for the past twelve 
 years. H. P. Mason is the originator and senior member. He is a native of 
 New York, but came here in the early days of '7 1 direct from California, where 
 he was previously manufacturing lumber. This business he has followed all his 
 life, and is certainly one of the pioneers of the line — thoroughly experienced in 
 every detail. The company wholesale and retail in large amounts, lumber, doors, 
 windows, blinds, glass and nails, rustic sidings, T. and G. flooring, lath, shingles, 
 Eastlake doors and finish, pressed hardwood blocks, fancy glass, done in lead 
 and silver bar. The yards, located at 225 West South Temple, are very ex- 
 tensive, covering the length of a block, being 140x330 feet in area, and here is 
 at all times stored large amounts of lumber. Last year they handled about 
 eight hundred car loads. Most of the Oregon lumber is fir, but the California 
 lumber is composed of both pine and fir. This is the only yard in the city that 
 is at all times prepared to fill orders for both California and Oregon lumber, 
 and greatly is it attributed to this fact that the company does the largest business 
 in Salt Lake. 
 
 F. Auerbach & Bro., 146 Main Street. This house is the leading, largest 
 and oldest concern of the kind in the city, and the name of F. Auerbach has as 
 prominent a bearing in trade circles throughout Utah as that of any other western 
 business man. The firm of F. Auerbach & Bro. was originally established in the 
 early days of 1864. They give employment to a full force of nearly fifty com- 
 petent clerks and book-keepers and send two traveling salesmen to solicit the 
 outside trade throughout Utah and adjoining sections. The house carries the 
 largest stock of general merchandise of any firm with 'the exception of the Z. 
 C. M. I. in Utah ; this embraces everything in the line of millinery and fancy 
 goods; children's clothing and furnishing goods ; boots, shoes, hats and notions, 
 
54 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 and general wholesale and retail dry goods, carpets, curtains, etc. A specialty 
 is made of fine dry goods. The Messrs. Auerbach Bros, have been residents of 
 Salt Lake City since 1864, at which time they removed here from Nevada. 
 They are prominently identified as actual owners of much valuable city real 
 estate, and are also extensively interested in ranching and sheep raising. F. H. 
 
 GIANT'S CAVE, NEAR GARFIELD BEACH. 
 
 and S. H. Auerbach rank high among the wealthiest and most representative 
 business men in the West. Their store is located in the most central part of the 
 city on Main Street. Messrs. F. Auerbach & Bro. are the owners of that new 
 and commodious structure opposite their store and known as the Progress Build- 
 ing, of which an engraving is given on another page. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 55 
 
 Bast-Terry Mercantile Co., No. 142 Main Street. This company of hat- 
 ters and furnishers was incorporated January 4, 1890, under the name of Bast, 
 Marshall & Co., with a capital stock of #50,000 and later, in May, the following 
 named officials were elected : A. G. Bast, President ; E. D. Woodruff, First Vice- 
 President; J. H. Brown, Second Vice-President; L. L. Terry, Secretary and 
 Treasurer; the firm name then changing to that of the above. The business 
 to which this institution succeeded was originally established by W. H. 
 Yearian and through, these years it has become, under its present capable man- 
 agement, one of the most prominent of the enterprises of this city, a thoroughly 
 modern and complete establishment doing business on an extensive scale. The 
 store caters to the best custom and has long been recognized as the leading one 
 in the line of hats and men's furnishings, they are sole agents for the celebrated 
 Miller's (New York) hats, and Christy's and Lincoln, Bennett & Co.'s of Lon- 
 don, than which none rank higher in the fashionable trade. This company are 
 also proprietors of the Troy Steam Laundry, the largest concern of its kind in 
 the city. Sixty hands are given employment and a specialty is made of fine 
 work in the linen department, the class of work which they execute having a 
 reputation second to none in the West. They have a particularly high reputa- 
 tion among leading hotels, and can number among their patrons all the more 
 important hotels of the city. There is no institution of the kind in the West that 
 is better equipped and conducted by more experienced and scientific men in the 
 art. They practically ccntrol the trade in their line and have facilities way 
 beyond all others for doing so. The company are building a new laundry on 
 Sixth East, between Fourth and Fifth South, a two-story and basement brick 
 building, 50x200 feet in dimensions, and when completed it will be one of the 
 largest, costliest and most thoroughly equipped laundries in the West. 
 
 Kelsey & Gillespie, Real Estate and Loans, 26 West Second South Street. 
 The firm of Kelsey & Gillespie is one of the oldest and best known, and is 
 certainly the leading firm of its kind in Salt Lake City. Both members have 
 long been actively interested in building up Salt Lake City, to the enviable posi- 
 tion which she holds to-day among the galaxy of western cities. They have 
 shown their public spiritedness in many ways and hold the confidence and esteem 
 or the entire community. J. K. Gillespie was honored with the office of Vice- 
 President of the Chamber of Commerce, which he held and performed the duty 
 of in a satisfactory manner during one term. This business was originally es- 
 tablished in 1877, by Eli B. Kelsey. It was then known as Kelsey & Son, but 
 some time afterward changed to Kelsey & Gillespie. They keep three clerks 
 constantly busy in their employ and are transacting a rapidly increasing business 
 as the city expands. Both gentlemen, Lewis P. Kelsey and J. K. Gillespie, were 
 born, raised and received their early education in the Territory of Utah. 
 
 Calder's Music Palace, Pianos and Organs, 45-7 West First South Street. 
 — This is one of the most modern, enterprising and successful business houses 
 of the West, and represents the leading manufacturers, such as Steinway & Sons, 
 Steck & Co., Mason & Hamlin, Hardman, and Kimball & Co, and for reason of 
 their prominence in trade circles they receive special notice on this page of the 
 " Industries of Salt Lake City." The business is now carried on by the execu- 
 tors of the D. O. Calder Estate : Messrs. Joseph E. Taylor, David G. Calder, 
 Dan H. Calder, B. B. Young and David Smellie, The company has a capital stock 
 of $70,000 and deals extensively in all kinds of pianos and organs and are also 
 importers and jobbers of band instruments and general musical merchandise. 
 They have resident agents all over the Territory and traveling representatives in 
 adjoining Territories. They give employment to six clerks in the local depart- 
 

THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 57 
 
 ment, and the total business of the company amounts to over $60,000 annually. 
 This house was originally established in 1 860 by D. O. Calder, who prior to his 
 death, a few years ago, was closely identified with the historical and business 
 prosperity of Utah, and was moreover the patron saint of a great musical taste 
 and talent which this Territory possesses in so marked a degree. Mr. Calder 
 was for several years managing editor of the Deseret News, introducing in the 
 office electroplating, lithographing, improvements in the paper mills, and a com- 
 plete system in every department of the paper. Possessing in a large degree the 
 organizing ability, his influence and aid has been sought in every department of 
 active industry which the Territory took hold of in the early days. When 
 Brigham Young was governor and was managing the Indian affairs, Mr. Calder's 
 assistance in the accounts sent to Washington, greatly aided the reputation those 
 papers had of being the most exact of the kind ever received by the government. 
 The building occupied by Calder's Musical Palace is a commodious and conve- 
 niently located structure, 30x90 feet in dimension, with three stories and a base- 
 ment. Under the supervision of Dan H.' Calder, son of the late D. O. Calder, 
 the house has manufactured a new piano, in fact the first that has ever been made 
 in this Territory. This instrument has been examined by many expert judges, 
 who are unanimous in pronouncing it equal to the best in regard to tone and 
 action. All the executors of this estate are prominently connected in many 
 other important commercial enterprises as well as with the public interests of the 
 city. David O. Calder was a Scotchman by birth, and for eight years was an 
 active member of the City Council here, 
 
 Co-operative Wagon and Machine Co. — This important industry has ex- 
 isted as an important aid in developing the trade and commercial resources of 
 Zion ever since she commenced to assume the dignified proportions of a city. 
 The company was established in 1884 with a capital of $300,000, of which 
 $250,000 is paid up, and to-day it is acknowledged to be the largest of the kind 
 in Utah, and there are none in the country that assume a higher position. The 
 trade is located chiefly in Utah and Idaho. The building occupied and owned 
 by the company has a frontage of 200 feet. They handle the leading and most 
 popular goods, such as : Bain and Mitchell wagons, Walter A. Wood's harvesting 
 machines, John Deere Moline steel plows, Oliver & Gale chilled plows, Russell 
 & Co.'s threshers, engines and saw-mills, hay rakes, lawn mowers, F. C. Austin 
 & Co.'s well boring machines, and a full stock of extras acccompanying these 
 goods. All of the goods purchased by this house are obtained direct from the 
 manufacturers ; this gives them every advantage in competing with similar 
 eastern institutions, and gives them a decided peerage over western antagonists. 
 The company has branches at Ogden and Logan as well as Salt Lake, and in 
 their various departments they employ eighteen hands. The officers are : Heber 
 J. Grant, President ; J. F. Grant, General Manager ; R. 8. Wells, Secretary and 
 Treasurer; George T. Odell, Assistant Manager; E. T. Woolley, Manager at 
 Ogden ; A. G. Barber, Manager at Logan ; M. D. Wells, Manager Montpelier 
 Branch ; G. G. Wright, Manager Eagle Reck Branch. These gentlemen have 
 been spoken of in connection with other leading enterprises, and have all been* 
 long and favorably recognized as leaders in commercial affairs of Salt Lake 
 City. 
 
 The Home Coal Company, No. 22 East First South Street. — This import- 
 ant industry, which has exerted a wide influence in the development of the trade 
 and commerce of Salt Lake City, was established and duly incorporated in 1880 
 with a capital stock of $250,000. The officers are: R. C. Chambers, President; 
 and F. A. Mitchell, Secretary and Treasurer ; both of whom are old residents, 
 
58 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 having long figured prominently in commercial and social circles of this com- 
 munity. The company are miners and dealers of the famous Weber coal, an 
 article that justly holds a high reputation of superiority throughout the sur- 
 rounding country where it is sold extensively. The company is the largest one 
 of its kind in Salt Lake and from 130 to 150 hands are constantly required in 
 the employ. Mr. Chambers is one of our leading capitalists. He is a heavy 
 stockholder and an officer in the Ontario Mining and Smelting Co., Park City ; 
 
 SCENE ON THE R. G. W. RAILWAY. 
 
 President of the Board of Trade, Salt Lake City ; Vice-President of the Salt 
 Lake City Railroad ; and otherwise interested in local banking and general com- 
 mercial enterprises. Mr. Mitchell immigrated to the West and settled with the 
 early pioneers in 1854. For a long time he was interested in the merchandise 
 business, but since 1880 he has given his entire attention to the management of 
 the Home Coal Company. The mines of the company are located in Summit 
 County, Utah, and are the most extensive in the Territory, supplying the Ontario 
 Mining Company and Park City with all coal used at those points. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 59 
 
 E. F. Jones & Co., Real Estate Brokers. — In recording merely the lead- 
 ing industries of the city, we are doing full justice to the object of this volume 
 when we give special mention to the well-known and successful firm of E. F. 
 Jones & Co., for they have long held a prominent position in the trade circles of 
 Salt Lake City, as being leading, active and influential real estate brokers. The 
 firm have two desirable additions across the Jordan, called Avondale and Garden 
 City Plaf'D." They are also part owners of Belmont; also part owners Villa 
 Park Addition, on Third East, near Liberty Park. The trade of the company 
 has been very large, especially during the past year, having extended all over 
 the city and into many portions of the surrounding territory, E. F. Jones and 
 W. E. Crutcher are natives of Illinois, and E. D. Jones is from New Brunswick. 
 The business was first known two years ago, when it was established by E. F. 
 Jones, but upon the first of last February Mr. Crutcher and E. D. Jones were 
 admitted, thus forming the firm of E. F. Jones & Co. 
 
 The Conklin Ore Sampling Works, 126 and 128 Main Street. — Seven- 
 teen years ago this well-known and flourishing industry was established by J. C. 
 Conklin. The business enjoyed a continuous and hearty growth and in 1885 
 the company was incorporated with a capital stock of $22,000. At the present 
 time fifteen hands are given employment and the trade extends generally 
 throughout the West. This concern assumes a prominent place among the 
 largest and most important of its kind in the western country. The works are 
 certainly the most extensive and the business transacted is greater than that of 
 any other similar industry in this Territory. At the time the company was in- 
 corporated J. C. Conklin withdrew and the management has since then been in 
 the hands of F. O. Horn, Vice-President, and C. B. Markland, Secretary aud 
 Superintendent. Mr. Horn has been connected with the company since 1880. 
 Previous to this time for fifteen years he was in the government employ in con- 
 nection with the pay department and the postoffice department. He was also 
 engaged in banking for four years. Mr. Horn's business experience has been 
 active and very varied, and his interests have always been closely identified with 
 those of the city at large. At the present time he is Secretary of the 
 Salt Lake Stock Exchange and an extensive stockholder in a leading mining 
 company. C. B. Markland, the efficient Secretary and Superintendent, is giving 
 his active attention to the general management of affairs, and it is largely owing 
 to his efforts that the company holds the place it does to-day in commercial cir- 
 cles. Mr. Markland is also largely interested in mines and was formerly for 
 many years engaged in railroad service. Both of these gentlemen are well- 
 known and influential citizens and have a deep interest in the progress and de- 
 velopment of Salt Lake City's trade and commerce. The works of this com- 
 pany are located between the Utah & Nevada and Union Pacific Railway Depots. 
 They are complete in every particular, supplied with all essential machinery and 
 conducted upon scientific principles. 
 
 The Inter-Mountain Electric Company, 128 Main Street. — This com- 
 pany, though just established on the 5th day of April, 1890, was founded upon 
 a substantial basis by well-known western business men of whom the presiding 
 officers comprise the following: S. F. Fenton, President; C H. Kraft, Vice- 
 President; and G. C. Fenton, Manager. It is the intention of the company 
 within a short time to incorporate with a liberal capital stock. The increase of 
 orders within the last few weeks has been fully up to their most sanguine ex- 
 pectations, and customers are already registered upon their books from many 
 parts of Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. The company at the present 
 time find employment for six competent assistants and have with them in the 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 person of S. F. Fenton the most experienced and practical electrician in the 
 West. Mr. Fenton has been a resident of the western country for twenty-five 
 years and has actively followed his profession for over thirty years. He was 
 the General Freight and Passenger Agent of the Utah & Nevada Railroad until 
 the latter was absorbed by the Union Pacific. At different times during his busi- 
 
 ness life he has held important positions with different railroad and electrical 
 companies. He put in the first electric light plant in the Territory at the Great 
 Basin Mining and Smelting Company's works and also the first telephone line in 
 the city. Mr. Kraft is a resident of New York City and is a half-owner in the 
 New York Elbow Company. Mr. G. C. Fenton has been a resident of the 
 western country for the past ten years and prior to engaging in the present busi- 
 

 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 6 1 
 
 ness he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for six years and by the 
 Northern Pacific for two years, most of the time as station agent and operator. 
 This company conservatively expect when in full running order to do the largest 
 business of any similar enterprise in the West. The company are dealers in elec- 
 trical supplies of every description, electric lighting, hotel annunciators, fire and 
 burglar alarms, electric motors, etc., and furnish estimates for all kinds of elec- 
 trical work. 
 
 Taylor, Romney, Armstrong Co., Lumber Yard, Manufacturers and Build- 
 ers, 301 and 303 West South Temple Street. — Among the leading and most im- 
 portant commercial enterprises of the " City of Zion " is this of Taylor, Rom- 
 ney, Armstrong Co. The members are old pioneer settlers in these parts, and 
 are influential business men connected with our "leading banks and other import- 
 ant enterprises. The company was established twenty-one years ago, and in- 
 corporated in February, 1887, with a capital stock of $100,000. Forty men 
 are at the present time given employment, and the trade extends all over the city 
 and Territory. The, officers of the company are: G, H. Taylor, President and 
 Assistant Manager ; 'F. Armstrong, Vice-President ; Geo. Romney, Manager ; G. 
 E. Romney, Secretary and Treasurer. The company manufacture all kinds of 
 sash, doors,; etc., and deal in all kinds of building material, builders' hardware, 
 etc. The lumberyards are at all times filled with choice grades of lurnber, and 
 the general Offices are located one block east of the Utah Central Railway 
 depot. Mr. Taylor and Mr. Armstrong are among the oldest residents of this 
 city, having immig'ratedliere oyer thirty years ago. The former is a director in 
 the Sears & Liddle Glass Co.; the latter was the past mayor of the city, and is 
 now President of the Utah, Commercial Bank; George Romney has lived in 
 Salt Lake City for forty years, and during this time has been the trusted advo- 
 cate of th.e tpeople in many prominent positions. He was city councilman for 
 two years, &ftd city building inspector for four years, and is also one of the di- 
 rectors of. the Deseret Bank. G. A. Romney has been with the company about 
 one and a half years, and previously he was connected with the Z. C. M. I. 
 
 Edward B. Wicks, Real Estate Investments, 252 South Main Street. — 
 This business was established a little over one year ago and the trade now is 
 mostly in the southwestern portion of the city, consisting of lots and additions: 
 Mr. Wicks iis extensively interested in ranching and cattle raising in Colorado, 
 He handles. some very desirable pieces of property, and his business has always 
 been on a healthy and satisfactory increase. His name is a sufficient guarantee 
 of good faith. He is the agent for Poplar Grove and Albert Place additions to 
 Salt Lake City. 
 
 Dunford & Ellerbeck, 140 Main Street. — It is the object of this volume 
 to record in a historically correct manner those houses which hold, and have 
 held for years, the leading position, and which control the most extensive trade. 
 Though our work is intended chiefly for the wholesale and jobbing industries of 
 the city, still it is becoming and meet that we should give mention to a firm that 
 is as well and favorably known as this of Dunford & Ellerbeck, representing the 
 professional branch of industry. Dr. A, B. Dunford, the senior member of the 
 firm, established himself in business here in 1870, and since then his name has 
 been intimately associated with progressive surgical dentistry in the West. He 
 is the oldest practicing dentist in Utah, and has had twenty-seven years' experi- 
 ence, and during this time he has divided his attention with, and educated three 
 students : Dr. Geo. Ellerbeck, H. W. Richards and C. M. Cannon. The former 
 gentleman, Dr. Geo. Ellerbeck, after serving three years in Dr. Dunford's office, 
 spent two years at the Philadelphia Dental College and Hospital of Oral Surgery 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 and one year at the Medical Surgical College of Pennsylvania, was admitted into 
 partnership with Dr. Dunford on the 15th day of April, 1889. Dr. Ellerbeck 
 was always a close student and graduated with honors. The firm control a trade 
 which is generally reputed to be the leading one of the Territory. They have 
 patients from all parts of Utah, Idaho and Montana. The firm practice dentistry 
 
 in all its branches, including crown and bridge work, porcelain fronts, gold, 
 amalgam and cement fillings, rubber, gold and aluminum plate. 
 
 Henry Sadler, Importer and Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Nos. 223 and 225 
 South Main Street. — There are but few important wholesale and jobbing liquor 
 houses in this Territory, but those that have been mentioned in this volume are 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 63 
 
 becomes more thickly populated. Henry Sadler is one of the old and pioneer 
 residents of Salt Lake City, and his business at the present time is perhaps the 
 representative and most popular of its kind in the Northwest. His house in 
 every particular is one of the most conveniently arranged and best stocked of 
 any in the city. The salesrooms are commodious and neatly kept, having large 
 front plate-glass windows, and here it is that the finest brands of old Kentucky 
 liquors are retailed to an immense local custom. Mr. Sadler is both an importer 
 and wholesaler of the finest liquors, cigars and cigarettes. He sends out two 
 traveling salesmen throughout Utah and portions of Idaho, where there is con- 
 stant and urgent demand for his superior goods. The special brands handled 
 are the Monogram, Yellowstone and James E. Pepper whiskies. Seven hands 
 are given employment in the local departments. Mr. Sadler, when he first immi- 
 grated west, was engaged with the house of W. Jennings, as a clerk from i860 to 
 1868, when he became a partner. In the following year, 1869, this business was 
 sold out to the Z. C. M. I. He then formed a company with S. P. Teasdel and 
 Wm. Jennings. This continued until 1875, when he assumed other business re- 
 lations with the firm of Wm. Jennings' Sons & Sadler, dry goods and groceries. 
 He was with Walker Bros, from 1881 to 1884, in Ogden, and also previous to 
 that in this city. He was also interested with Remington, Johnson & Co., but 
 in 1884 he took charge of the Kentucky Liquor Co.'s business and continued as 
 the active manager of this company until he established the " Golden Eagle," 
 on March 1, 1889. 
 
 Rogers & Co., Grocers, No. 45 East First South Street. — The enterprise 
 under consideration is the largest retail grocery house in the city. The business 
 has been established since 1884 and has been gradually increasing ever since. 
 It is conducted by A. Rogers, Jr., and J. B. Rogers, with several other promi- 
 nent salesmen, and three deliverymen to wait upon their customers. The an- 
 nual sales of this firm aggregate about $ 100,000. Capital invested, #15,000. 
 Their store is neat and attractive in every particular. This concern makes a 
 specialty of fancy groceries, and in this line are not excelled by any other house 
 in the Territory, A. Rogers, Jr., and J. B. Rogers are quite young men, born 
 and raised in Utah and have at heart the welfare of the city in which they live 
 and flourish. They are sons of Alexander Rogers, who has been prominent as 
 a business man in Salt Lake City for the past twenty years, and is now one of 
 the proprietors of the largest flouring mills in the Territory, known as the Wa- 
 satch Patent Roller Mills, 
 
 Hyde & Griffin Co,. Wholesale Fruits, Produce and Grocers' Sundries, 
 Nos. 119 and 121 Main Street. — The well-known and popular company under 
 consideration was originally established by A. E. Hyde in 1885. Two years 
 later, in 1887, it was incorporated with a capital stock of #60,000 and the fol- 
 lowing gentlemen elected to their respective offices : A. E. Hyde, President ; H. 
 L. Griffin, Vice-President ; F. H. Hyde, Secretary and Treasurer. The business 
 has always been in a healthy condition and the members of the company have 
 given their active and undivided attention to building up a large patronage, the 
 trade now extending throughout Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado. 
 This company holds front rank among the leading and most popular whole- 
 sale fruit and produce concerns, and the line of goods handled by them is per- 
 haps the largest and most complete in the Territory. Seven clerks are given em- 
 ployment. A. E. Hyde, by industry and perseverance, has worked his business 
 up from a very modest beginning. He was formerly a clerk in the Z. C. M. I., 
 then he became owner of the Black Rock bathing resort and afterwards the pro- 
 prietor of a small butter and egg store. His trade rapidly increased and his 
 
64 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 business finally merged into the present proportions of a representative whole- 
 sale fruit and produce industry. H. L. Griffin was formerly engaged in this 
 same business in Ogden and was a prominent business man of that city. F. H, 
 Hyde for some time was the popular agent for the Wells-Fargo and Pacific Ex- 
 press Companies. The Hyde brothers emigrated from the States when very 
 young. Mr. Griffin has been a resident of this Territory for about twelve years. 
 
 THE DAFT BUILDING. 
 
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 Harrison & Nichols, Architects, First South and West Temple. — Prom- 
 inent among the leading architectural firms of the west is that of Harrison & 
 Nichols. The "Daft Building" is one of their latest and most successful designs. 
 The building itself is one of their smallest, four stories in height, but is notable as 
 an illustration of the amount of picturesque and forceful character which can be 
 obtained with a narrow frontage and moderate height. The details exhibiting 
 these features can only very imperfectly be given in the accompanying cut. Mr. 
 Harrison's personal history and that of architecture in Salt Lake City are nearly 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 65 
 
 identical. Both of Salt Lake City's famous theatrical buildings — the Salt Lake 
 Theatre and the Grand Opera House — are specimens of his ability. Mr. Nichols 
 is well known as one of the most experienced and painstaking superintendents of 
 buildings in Utah. , 
 
 Spencer Clawson & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods, Broadway, are rapidly as- 
 suming an important place throughout the trade circles of the West. Though 
 at the present time the trade is largely confined to Utah and Idaho, they are the 
 leading, largest and most important exclusive wholesale dry goods house of Salt 
 Lake City. The business was originally established by Spencer Clawson in 
 1882, but upon the recent admission of Orson Rogers, the firm name became 
 Spencer Clawson & Co. The capital stock involved is between $40,000 and 
 $50,000; ten hands are given employment in the local department, whilst four 
 traveling salesmen are sent to solicit the outside territory of trade. The annual 
 sales will aggregate about $300,000. The building occupied is a commodious 
 and conveniently arranged three-story structure completely stocked throughout 
 with a choice line of general dry goods. Spencer Clawson very recently erected 
 this building, and it was artistically constructed with an eye to the convenience 
 
 THE SPENCER CLAWSON & CO, BUILDING. 
 
 of his business. Mr. Clawson is a native of Salt Lake City, and was formerly 
 purchasing agent for Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution. He was with 
 this company fifteen years. At the present time he is a director in the State 
 Bank, and also extensively interested in real estate. During the last election he 
 was the People's candidate for Mayor. Orson Rogers is also a native of this 
 city, and was for eighteen years a salesman in the Z.C. M. I. 
 
 Tullidge & Co., Artistic Decorators, 249 Main Street. — This business 
 was established in 1863 by the present head of the firm, John Tullidge. The 
 great and successful specialty of the house is in fine decorating, paper hang- 
 ing, signs, fresco and graining work. The house holds foremost place among 
 the leading of its kind in this city, and they constantly require eighteen men in 
 their employ. These are all thoroughly experienced and artistic workmen, and 
 the contracts with Tullidge & Co. have always proved of a highly satisfactory 
 nature to the many of our citizens who are their patrons ; in fact, some of the 
 most artistic and beautiful work executed in our many elegant residences is the 
 result of their handiwork. The members of the company are : John Tullidge, 
 Joseph S. Scott and Thomas Green, all of whom are well-known and have long 
 been associated in active commercial circles. Mr. Tullidge is an Englishman by 
 
66 
 
 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 birth, and learned his trade of a painter in the old country. He emigrated to 
 America, and -took up his residence in the early sixties. He is therefore one of 
 the old pioneer settlers of this country, and braved the hardships of the early 
 days with those who made the dreary march across the plains. Mr. Green was 
 with H. Dinwoodey for about sixteen years and literally built up the paper- 
 hanging and decorating branch of Mr. Dinwoodey's business. Mr. Scott has 
 been connected with Tullidge & Co. about eleven years. 
 
 Dieter-Johnson Investment Co., 158 South Main Street. — This firm was 
 established during the past year by Messrs. W. F. Dieter, H. J. Dieter and N. T. 
 Johnson. They control two popular and desirable additions known as the Die- 
 ter & Johnson Main Street Addition, and the Dieter & Johnson First Addition. 
 They handle mostly their own property, and during the short time of their busi- 
 ness existence their transactions have amounted to over $200,000. They bar- 
 
 VIEW OP SALT LAKE CITY FR( 
 
 NORTH. 
 
 gain in city, acreage and town property. The members of the firm are all 
 thoroughly experienced real estate and investment brokers, and have a patriotic 
 interest in the welfare of the city, which they claim as their home. 
 
 Consolidated Implement Co., 160, 162. 164 State Street. — This prominent 
 concern was organized in 1889 and conducts a jobbing and retail business in 
 wagons, buggies and farm machinery, with houses at Salt Lake City, Ogden, 
 Logan and Milford, Utah. It has a paid up capital of $100,000 with $35,000 
 reserve. The Consolidated Implement Co. is composed of some of the most 
 prominent and wealthy business men of the Territory, the individual members 
 representing at least one and one-quarter millions capital. The officers are : 
 Moses Thatcher, President ; Barnard White, Vice-President ; F. R. Snow, Sec- 
 retary and Treasurer ; Geo. A. Snow, Director and General Manager ; W. B. 
 Preston, M. Snow, W. W. Burton, Directors. The wares carried by this con- 
 cern are the most popular of their class manufactured, as will be observed from 
 the following list of specialties, as shown on their finely lithographed business 
 card : McCormick's world-renowned mowers, reapers and binders, the famous 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. (yj 
 
 Cooper wagon, Nichols & Shepard Co.'s "New Vibrator " threshing machinery, 
 Scott full-circle all-steel hay presses, " Famous " and " Gazelle " hay rakes manu- 
 factured by Ohio Rake Co., " Canton Clipper" hand and. tricycle plows, J.I. 
 Case chilled plows, and "Jay Eye See ". sulky plows, Porter road carts, Moline 
 four-spring mountain and park wagons, Fish Bros.' delivery and run-about 
 wagons and buckboards, American Well Works' well boring machinery, and the 
 celebrated U. S. Carriage Co.'s, (of Columbus, O.) and D. W. Haydock's (of St. 
 Louis) fine buggies. This company expects to do a business this season of about 
 one-half million dollars. 
 
 W. A. Taylor, Merchant Tailor, 43 and 45 East Second South Street. 
 John F. Taylor, Cutter and Fitter. — This industry was established in 1863 by 
 John Taylor, father of W. A. Taylor, who began business under the present 
 style in 1886. A full line of the best imported and domestic goods are con- 
 stantly carried in stock. The house allows none but perfectly fitting garments 
 to be sent out, and all work is under the direct supervision of W. A. Taylor. 
 The house imports their suitings direct, and are constantly receiving fresh stock. 
 The cutting department is also under the supervision of Mr. Taylor, of whom it 
 is in justice to circumstances to state that no one has had a more thorough 
 training, or is more of an artist than he in this direction. Mr. Taylor, so to 
 speak, was born in the business, having starred out with his father, when a boy, 
 many years ago. He controls a large trade, extending over the city and Terri- 
 tory, and he is a gentleman to whom the business community of our city are 
 glad to accord success. 
 
 L. H. Breeze & Co., Real Estate, Room 315, Progress Building. — The above 
 firm is one that receives mention in our volume because they are recognized 
 throughout real estate circles of the city as being energetic, enterprising and in- 
 fluential real estate dealers. This company guarantee to non-residents 10 per cent. 
 per annum on all funds trusted to them on all investments, They invest funds 
 according to their own judgment, superintend the property free of charge, look 
 after taxes, etc., sell at the most opportune time, and return the investor his 
 money and 10 per cent, per annum and half of net proceeds, less their commis- 
 sion of 5 per cent, for selling. This step has proved of great advantage to east- 
 ern speculators, and the large amount of successful investments which they have 
 made speaks high of the favor in which it is received by non-resident investors. 
 The firm also loan funds for non-residents on first mortgage only, and in sums 
 not exceeding one-third to two-fifths of the cash market value of the security 
 offered. They refer to the following well-known banks : The Commercial Na- 
 tional Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah ; The Colorado National Bank, Denver, Colo- 
 rado ; and J. W. Hugus & Co., Rawlins, Wyoming. They wish their patrons to 
 call at their office or send by mail and get their descriptive books, circulars and 
 maps of Salt Lake City. They keep a large list of bargains on hand. 
 
 Deseret National Bank, corner of Main and First South Streets. 
 This is one of the pioneer institutions of the kind in Salt Lake City, having 
 been established in 1869 by Hooper, Eldredge & Co. The capital stock is $250,- 
 000, and the surplus funds on hand also amount to $250,000. The officers are, 
 John Sharp, President; Moses Thatcher, Vice-President; L. S. Hills, Cashier ; 
 and among the directors are, Wm. W. Riter, J. T. Little, James Sharp, F. W.Jen- 
 nings, J. R. Barnes, J. C. Cutler, Henry Dinwoodey, D. H. Perry and George 
 Romney. The bank gives employment to thirteen clerks, and in every way is 
 conducted in a thoroughly systematic manner. Mr. Hills, is the active officer 
 and has been with the bank as cashier ever since it was first organized over 
 twenty-one years ago.' 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Commercial National Bank, No. i i East First South Street. — This in- 
 stitution was established on the 20th day of last June, 1,889, anc ^ to-day deserv- 
 edly ranks as one of the leading banking concerns in the Territory. It is estab- 
 lished on a solid foundation with a capital stock of $250,000, and the following 
 well-known executive: Henry G. Balch, President; Geo. M. Downey, Vice- 
 President and John W. Donnellan, Cashier. There are employed seven competent 
 clerks and a general banking business is transacted. The bank will soon 
 
 COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK. 
 
 occupy more eligible quarters on the comer of Commercial and Second South 
 as soon as the new building is completed there. The officers and directors have 
 long been prominent in the commercial affairs of Salt Lake City. Mr. Donnel- 
 lan, the active cashier, has been in the banking business for many years. He 
 was at one time Vice-President of the First National Bank at Rock Springs, 
 Wyoming, and was Cashier of the Laramie National Bank, at Laramie City, 
 Colorado. Mr. Donnellan came to Denver as early as 1859. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 69 
 
 The Union National Bank, corner of Main and Second South Streets. — 
 This bank is a United States Depository, and has a capital stock of $400,000. 
 The officers are, Joseph R. Walker, President ; Matthew H. Walker, Vice-Presi- 
 dent ; M. J. Cheesman, Cashier ; L. H. Farnsworth, Assistant Cashier, and 
 Joseph R. Walker, Jr., Assistant Cashier. The Walker Bros, are pioneer settlers 
 of these parts. Mr. Cheesman has been cashier of the bank for three years, 
 and Mr. Farnsworth assistant cashier since September, 1888. 
 
 The Lombard Investment Co., Corner of Main and Second South Streets. 
 The Salt Lake branch of this important concern was established in May, 1889, 
 by W. W. Peet, who was succeeded in May, 1 890, by Mr. Wm. H. Dale, who comes 
 from the management of one of the company's branches in Concordia, Kansas. 
 The importance of the Lombard Investment Company is too well-known 
 throughout both East and West to require elaboration here. The company was 
 organized in 1854, and incorporated in 1882 with an authorized capital stock of 
 $2,000,000, and under the direction of well-known capitalists, who have long 
 held a leading place in banking circles. Their main offices are in New York, 
 Boston, Philadelphia and Kansas City, — the latter being headquarters and under 
 the personal direction of Mr. James L. Lombard. Branch offices have been es- 
 tablished at all important centres, as in Salt Lake City, and each office has at its 
 head men in whom the company have entire confidence. The 6 per cent, guar- 
 anteed mortgages of this company are well-known as a safe and desirable in- 
 vestment for institutions, trustees, guardians aud conservative investors. Out of 
 $50,000,000 which has been loaned by this company for others during the past 
 thirty-five years, not a loss was ever met with on account of failure of title to 
 the property loaned upon. They have alwaj s thought it expedient in the West 
 to offer borrowers a lower rate of interest than other companies were offering, as 
 by this means they are enabled to get a higher class of security. Mr. Dale, the 
 manager of the Salt Lake branch, is a representative business man, and though 
 comparatively a new-comer in the city, is rapidly building up a large circle of 
 commercial and social friends. He is a native of Ohio, but has lived for many 
 years in the West, and has been nine or ten years in the loan business, and for 
 the past four years manager for Northwestern Kansas of the Lombard Invest- 
 ment Co. 
 
 Barratt Brothers, Furniture, 166 South Main Street. — The capital stock 
 invested in this prominent industry ranges from $25,000 to $30,000. It was 
 back in the early days of 1865 when the business was first established, and then 
 it was known under the firm name of Ross & Barratt, and in this style contin- 
 ued until Barratt Brothers assumed entire control. Thirteen clerks and book- 
 keepers are now given employment ; the trade extends all through Idaho, Colo- 
 rado, Wyoming and Nevada, and a decided specialty is made of Andrew's Fold- 
 ing Beds. The business has always been on a healthy increase, and at the present 
 time the annual sales will aggregate fully $75,000. The store is a centrally 
 located one, and conveniently arranged for the display of goods ; both the main 
 floor and basement of which are filled to the utmost capacity. The firm also 
 owns a large warehouse and shops in the centre of the block. C. R. Barratt is 
 the Ex-Postmaster of the city, and has long been prominent in both commercial 
 and political affairs here. He has resided in Salt Lake since the time the busi- 
 ness was first established in 1865. His brother, I. M. Barratt, has resided here 
 since 1 868 ; both are natives of Maryland. The store has always been a very 
 popular one, and none holds a higher place in the estimation of the public. 
 Furniture is disposed of at both wholesale and retail in large amounts, and at 
 desirable prices. 
 
JO THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 J. C. Conklin, Stock Broker, Real Estate and Mine Dealer, Room 20 Wa- 
 satch Block. — He has long been prominent in commercial affairs of the Terri- 
 tory. He is an active member of the Salt Lake Stock Exchange, the Real 
 Estate Exchange and also of the Board of Public works, which was organized 
 by the city in June, 1890. Mr. Conklin is interested in mining in Idaho as well 
 
 as Utah, In 1874 he established the Conklin Sampling Works, and has always 
 been a heavy buyer of ores. An engraving in connection with this article shows 
 the elegant private residence erected by him which graces the upper portion of 
 the city. Mr. Conklin is an old and favorably known resident of Salt Lake, and 
 one who has taken an active part in the development of the country. Previous 
 to emigrating west, he lived for some years in Iowa ; his native State being 
 Ohio. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 7 1 
 
 The Phcenix Planing Mill Company, 141 to 145 South Third West 
 Street, — All of the members of this well known and popular firm are old and 
 pioneer residents of the city of Zion. The company are general contractors and? 
 builders, and make a specialty of mill work ; they do wood and ivory turningy 
 scroll sawing, make doors and window frames, and packing boxes and attend to 
 all work promptly. The members individually have had long experience as 
 contractors and builders, though their organization as a company is of recent 
 date, having begun business on the first day of May, 1889. The business has 
 increased in a very satisfactory manner from week to week, and at the present 
 time twenty hands are required in the various capacities in the mills. The mem- 
 bers of the fiirm are W. J. A. Timms, John W. A. Timms, A. W. J. Timms, and 
 Thomas Oakey. Messrs. Timms Brothers have been engaged in the business 
 from six to ten years and Mr. Oakey has followed the industry for fully twenty 
 years. 
 
 Cohn Bros., Dry Goods, No. 118 South Main Street. — This house was 
 originally established by the present members of the firm, Louis and Alexander 
 Cohn, in 1872, and at the present time thirty clerks are required in connection 
 with the various departments. The store is centrally located in the busiest por- 
 tion of the city. It is certainly a model of its kind, being stocked throughout 
 with a choice and complete line of general dry goods, cloaks, trimmings, hosiery, 
 fancy goods, etc. These are all bought in large amounts at lowest figures and 
 retailed accordingly to patrons. Cohn Bros, are reputed to be one of the largest 
 and best known firms of the Territory, and it is generally estimated that the 
 volume of their annual business compares favorably with that of the largest con- 
 cerns of the kind in the West. Both gentlemen are natives of Germany, but 
 emigrated to the United States over thirty years ago. They have long been 
 influential residents of Salt Lake City, closely identified with public and commer- 
 cial affairs. The former, Louis Cohn, is an active member of the City Council. 
 
 M. L. Cummings, Real Estate, No. 15 East First South Street. — This gen- 
 tleman has long figured prominently in real estate circles 'of Salt Lake City as 
 the senior member of the old firm of Cummings & Jennings, which was origin- 
 ally established in 1884. Mr. .Cummings assumed entire control of the business 
 upon the withdrawal of Joseph Jennings last March. This agency placed the 
 well-known Cummings subdivision on the market, as well as other important 
 subdivisions that have been popular and in public demand. Money is loaned at 
 reasonable rates, and property sold strictly on commission. The agency has the 
 well-founded reputation of carrying a large amount of desirable property which 
 an appreciative public has listed with them. They can justly claim to be the 
 possessors of many bargains and always solicit the listing with them of houses 
 to rent. M. L. Cummings is a favorably known business man of this city. He 
 was born and raised in the City of Zion and prior to 1884 was engaged in the 
 dry goods business. 
 
 Goldsmith & Co., Wholesale Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Nos. 61 to 
 65 Main Street. — A stranger in passing along the streets of our city at once re- 
 ceives the impression that the house of Goldsmith & Co. is one of the most citified 
 and thoroughly enterprising of any of its kind doing business in the western 
 country. This impression is about as it should be, for Goldsmith & Co. cer- 
 tainly cater to an extensive patronage, and their business is rapidly growing 
 from year to year. They carry a complete line of the best goods, and their 
 window display is in every particular one of the neatest and most artistic to be 
 found in any clothing house west of Denver. The company was organized in 
 1874, and at the present time send out three traveling salesmen -over Utah, Mon- 
 
72 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 tana, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Washington, whilst twenty clerks are given 
 employment in the local departments. There are branch houses established in 
 Ogden, U. T., Spokane Falls, Wash., and Butte City, Montana. The building 
 which they occupy, known as the Eldredge Block, is a model of. convenience 
 
 GOLDSMITH & CO'S STORE. 
 
 It'is lighted throughout with electricity, and has many spacious rooms for the 
 display of different lines of goods. It is a fine, new, three-story structure with 
 large front plate-glass windows, and, in short, a metropolitan-appearing estab- 
 lishment in every particular. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 73 
 
 Simo*n Brothers, Millinery and Ladies' Furnishings, 19 and 23 West First 
 South Street. — This industry was originally established in 1883 by Messrs. Fred 
 and Joseph Simons. At the present time Fred Simons is the active member and 
 in fact has the entire control of the business. A great and popular specialty of 
 this house is their dress-making department, wherein they employ twenty ex- 
 experienced and competent dressmakers, cutters and fitters. This department 
 is the most complete and elaborate in all its particulars of any dressmaking es- 
 tablishment in the western country. It has the patronage of this and the entire 
 surrounding community, and, in fact, the trade of the house generally extends 
 throughout Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada and Washington. In the 
 different departments of the house there are employed forty-six hands as clerks, 
 dressmakers, bookkeepers, etc., whilst three traveling salesmen solicit the outside 
 or wholesale trade. Fred Simon has a capital stock of $40,000 involved, and 
 his trade competes with that of the large establishments in eastern cities. This 
 store is certainly a model of its kind, complete in every particular with the stock 
 well displayed and the general arrangements perfect. 
 
 The Burton-Gardner Company, 101-103 East First South Street. — It is 
 the endeavor of the author of this volume to give detailed mention of those com- 
 panies which have exerted special influence in particular lines of industry. The 
 above well-known enterprise of the Burton-Gardner Company was established in 
 January, 1887, and incorporated at the same time with a capital of $30,000 lately 
 increased to $200,000, fully paid up. This is the leading institution of its kind 
 in Utah, and it is to the management of this corporation that great credit is due 
 for carrying on this enterprise, as well as the other manufacturing departments 
 which they run in connection ; these are the factory for the manufacture of combi- 
 nation fence and fence machines, and also the mattress factory for the manufacture 
 of all kinds of woven wire mattresses, cots, spring beds, etc. For the purpose of 
 carrying on this latter industry the company erected and occupy a two story 
 brick building, 40 by 60 feet in dimensions, and conveniently arranged with all 
 necessary requirements. The company has the agency for the Household and 
 Standard sewing machines, also the Bradbury shoe machines. They have a 
 show room, 32 by 40 feet in dimensions, where these machines may be seen in 
 operation, also samples of work performed upon them. Nine salesmen are given 
 employment ; and in the various manufacturing departments a large force of 
 skilled workmen are engaged. The dealers in this and adjacent Territories con- 
 sume the entire output of their factory. The lumber yards of the company, 
 which covers two hundred and forty square rods of ground, are situated on First 
 East and Eighth South Streets. In connection with their lumber yard, they are 
 adding one of the largest, and best equipped mills for the manufacturing of sash, 
 doors, mouldings, etc., in the city, the motor being the long hidden power of 
 electricity. The officers of the company are : W. S. Burton, President ; W. C. 
 Burton, Manager ; Geo. F. Felt, Secretary and Treasurer ; and W. S. Burton, M. 
 E. Weiler, L. G. Hardy, O. H, Hardy and Elias Morris as Directors. 
 
 Deseret Woolen Mills Co., Third West, between Fourth and" Fifth North. 
 — The mills, of which an engraving is given herewith, were established in 1884, 
 by Frank Jennings, and in January, 1886, the company became incorporated 
 with the present official staff filling their respective offices : Frank W. Jennings, 
 President : Joseph A. Jennings, Vice-President ; Walter P. Jennings, Secretary, 
 Treasurer and Superintendent. Last year the company invested an additional 
 $65,000 into the business, $30,000 of which went into their model three-story 
 building with a one-story annex, and $35,000 was put into a complete equip- 
 ment of modern machinery. The establishment is now the largest and most 
 
74 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 complete of its kind in the West, and the goods manufactured are of a 'decidedly- 
 superior quality. John C. Cutler & Bros, handle the entire output At the 
 present time from seventy-five to eighty hands are given employment, and a line 
 of goods is manufactured to harmonize with the output of the Provo Woolen 
 
 THE DESERET WOOLEN MILLS. 
 
 Mills, that is, one mill manufactures certain articles, and the other manufactures 
 directly the opposite. The members of the firm are all brothers and born in 
 Salt Lake City. They are stockholders in the Deseret National Bank, the Z. 
 C. M. I. and extensively interested in mining. Joseph Jennings was formerly a 
 member of the City Council. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 75 
 
 D. L. Davis, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in General Merchandise, Nos. 
 68 and 70 West First South Street. — This business was originally established in 
 1875 D y Barnes & Davis. Since then there have been several changes in the 
 style of the firm name until the present proprietor, D. L. Davis, assumed control 
 two years ago. Through his indefatigable and straightforward business methods 
 he has built up a large trade which extends all through the city and surround- 
 ing country. Eight men are given employment in the local department whilst 
 one salesman solicits the city trade and one the country trade. The wholesale 
 business is rapidly assuming more important proportions as the country de- 
 velops, A full line of the best goods are constantly carried in stock and sold at 
 the lowest competing prices. Mr. Davis has the agency of the famous " Microbe 
 Killer " in this Territory and also the agency of the Broadhead Worsted Mills, 
 Johnstown, New York. His total annual sales in all lines amounted last year to 
 about $ 1 00,000. He is one of the old pioneer settlers in this Territory, having 
 emigrated here in the early days of '64. He has long had an active interest in 
 the political as well as the commercial affairs of Salt Lake City. At the present 
 time he is President of the Salt Lake Foundry, and is also extensively interested 
 in ranching. For two years he was an active member of the City Council. Mr. 
 Davis claims Great Britain as his native home, though he has been in America 
 and in the' West from the time he was a very young man. 
 
 Deseret Knitting Factory, 25-29 South West Temple. — William Pearson, 
 the enterprising proprietor of this well-known industry, is one of the most exten- 
 sive manufacturers of woolen hosiery, leggins, underwear and bathing suits in the 
 West. His factory turns out more work than all other knitting factories combined, 
 in the Territory. The business was established by him ten years ago, and its 
 trade has increased rapidly year by year. The sales at the present time amount 
 to about $25,000 annually, and the goods are in demand all through this and 
 adjacent Territories. Twenty-nine hands are given employment, and about sixty 
 dozen socks and stockings are turned out daily. Mr Pearson is an Englishman 
 by birth, and expresses himself as very confident of Salt Lake's growth and pros- 
 perity. He thinks that it would be greatly to the interests of the city if more capi- 
 tal was invested in manufactories in order to furnish employment to a greater num- 
 ber of men ; he believes that men of capital have desired to realize on their invest- 
 ments too quickly, 
 
 D. Hirschler & Co., California Wine Vaults, No. 213 Main Street, Wa- 
 satch Building. — A volume of this kind would be incomplete without mention of 
 a house that ranks at the head in importations of fine wines, liquors and cigars. 
 The above firm was established in this city in May, 1890, by Messrs. David 
 Hirschler and Henry Bews, and already a fine trade is handled throughout the 
 city and Territory, and in Idaho and Montana. Ten men are employed in the 
 wholesale and family departments, while three traveling agents attend to the 
 outside trade. This firm are agents for Deutz & Gelderman's " Gold Lack " 
 Champagne and Genevieve (German) Mineral Water, and the California Wines 
 and Brandies stored in their immense vaults are of their own raising. The vine- 
 yards and distilleries of the Hirschler Brothers in Mannheim, Germany, and of 
 Hirschler & Co., in Napa County,' California, are well known all ovep the world, 
 the latter vineyard of 320 acres between St. Helena and Calistoga, being known 
 as the " Summit Vineyard," from its location high up on the mountain plateau, 
 where the finest wines are grown. Here they have a large and well-appointed 
 two-story stone distillery and wine-cellars, from which as well as from their im- 
 mense stores and private cellars at 210, 212, 214 and 216 Sansom Street, San 
 Francisco, an eviable trade is supplied all over the United States, Europe and 
 
y6 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Japan. Mr. David Hirschler has been here about six years, having come direct 
 from the Mannheim establishment, where he spent years ' in the wine business. 
 Mr. Bews has been well known in this this region of country since 1874, and has 
 a vast circle of acquaintances who know him favorably as the late. host of the 
 
 SCENE ON THE R. Q. W. BAILWAY. 
 
 Merchants' Hotel at Hailey, Idaho. A visit to their well-stocked -store and vaults 
 in the Wasatch Building will amply repay the connoisseur and lover of fine im- 
 ported and native wines. 
 
 Grant Bros.' Transfer and Livery Company, Nos. 40 to 44 South West 
 Temple. — The most thoroughly stocked and equipped industry of the kind in 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. JJ 
 
 the West is that of the Grant Brothers Company, which is conducted by men of 
 practical experience upon a practical basis. They employ fifty- three hands and 
 control the leading city and tourist trade, being able at any time to furnish ac- 
 commodation for two hundred tourists in addition to their regular city business. 
 The business was established in 1876, and is incorporated with a paid-up capital 
 of $100,000. They make a specialty of furnishing funeral parties in a manner 
 becoming a thoroughly first-class institution. H. J. Grant, the President of the 
 company, was an early settler of Utah and one of the Apostles of the Mormon 
 Church. He is interested in banking, mercantile, insurance and other institu- 
 tions, and otherwise having an active interest in the city's future. Mr. B. F. 
 Grant, the manager, also an early settler, has always been an energetic worker, 
 and by his enterprise and good management has built up a large trade. M, E. 
 Cummings, the Secretary, is Cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank. In 
 addition to their headquarters, two stories, 120 by 250 feet in size, they have 
 lately purchased the Mulloy & Paul stand, thus greatly increasing their facilities. 
 Mr. Grant recently purchased an elegant new tourist coach which is already a 
 familiar sight on the streets of our city. It is capable of carrying forty people. 
 
 Watson Brothers, Builders and Contractors, yy and 79 South Temple 
 Street. — This well-known firm have been in active business for many years, and 
 at the present time justly rank as leaders in their line. Upon the death of his 
 brother, Joseph M. Watson assumed control of the business, and he is at the 
 present time active proprietor. They employ a large number of men, sometimes 
 as high as seventy-five or eighty, according to their number of contracts, and do 
 a large amount of work outside of the city ; always employ capable superinten- 
 dents whom they have trusted for years. The company does artistic work in 
 tombstones, monuments, plaster and cement pieces, and mantels and grates. The 
 building and grounds occupied by them are commodious in every respect, and 
 well adapted to their needs. They carry a large amount of the above mentioned 
 articles always in stock, besides marble, stone, iron, slate, mantels, grates and 
 sandstone tile hearths, and sell at both wholesale and retail. The company buy 
 direct from producers and manufacturers, and their goods are handled by no 
 similar concern in the West. They were the builders of Fort Douglas, and a 
 large proportion of the most attractive structures of the city, Joseph M, Watson 
 has long been prominently identified throughout trade circles, as a leading and 
 influential business man. Robert Bowman is an active member of this firm, and 
 is well known in this city as an educated and successful architect, draughtsman 
 and designer. This knowledge and skill he applies in the interests of Watson 
 Bros., directing it to the execution of building, monumental contracts, etc. 
 
 Margetts Bros., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Books, Stationery and 
 Fancy Goods, No. j6 Main Street. — This enterprise was first established in 1888, 
 at 26 South Main Street, where the above firm succeeded J. H. Parry and Co., 
 and after a lively business of four months Margetts Bros, succeeded M. Dwyer, 
 and have since then greatly enlarged the stock and general facilities for carrying 
 on a much more extensive business. Five clerks are now required in the em- 
 ploy and a specialty is made of school and office supplies, and the trade extends 
 all over the Territory. A full line of the latest and most popular goods are con- 
 stantly carried in stock, embracing everything in the way of stationery, books, 
 toys, fancy goods, blank books and school supplies. Orders are also received 
 for any book published. Messrs. H. S. and F. E. Margetts are both natives of 
 Utah and have long been interested in the material growth and prosperity of the 
 City of Zion. Both gentlemen express themselves as pleased with the present tide of 
 affairs, and believe that local interests will always continue in a healthy condition. 
 
yg THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Garden City Improvement Co., Office with Godbe-Pitts Drug Co.— The 
 representative members of this firm, W. H. Shearman, President and Treasurer ; 
 ... - i ■ i i i , -• . and C. O. Whittemore, Vice- 
 
 President and Attorney, have 
 long been prominent in com- 
 mercial and social affairs of 
 Salt Lake City. The former 
 is at the present time the 
 manager of the Godbe-Pitts 
 Drug Co., and has long been 
 at the head of that popular 
 institution, of which mention 
 has been given on other pages 
 of this volume. C. O. Whit- 
 temore is a prominent attor- 
 ney and real estate man, and 
 one long associated with the 
 e active and commercial affairs 
 £ of'Zion." The Garden City 
 w Improvement Company was 
 « established as a company on 
 m the 29th of June, 1889, and 
 4 the special purport of this ar- 
 ^ tide is to give mention of that 
 a interesting and important sec- 
 a tion known as the Garden 
 h City Addition. The situation 
 h of this beautiful plat is the 
 g most healthful in the valley. 
 " It is located three miles west 
 o of Salt Lake City on high, 
 § dry, sandy soil, commanding 
 a magnificent view of the city 
 h and surrounding mountains, 
 g Some of the special advan- 
 H tages are, perfect title to all 
 « lots guaranteed, special train 
 ** service to and from Salt Lake 
 City, a fine school building 
 has been erected in an attrac- 
 tive park containing shade 
 and fruit trees of mature 
 growth, the streets have been 
 graded and a number of ar- 
 tesian wells driven, supplying 
 an abundance of pure water); 
 access by alleys to back of 
 every lot, trees being planted 
 on both sides of streets. A 
 pleasant home is here offered 
 where there is plenty of 
 room, pure water, and at 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 79 
 
 nominal prices within the reach of every man who will devote a fraction of his 
 earnings for that purpose. These lots in this addition are offered on very easy . 
 terms, with long time and no interest. Five dollars to $10 as a first payment 
 secures a lot, with a similar sum monthly thereafter until paid. This is the 
 principal addition to Salt Lake City, and the lots 25x140 and 40x140 range in 
 prices from $125 to #200 each. Seven trains leave daily each way between Salt 
 Lake City and Garden City, with fare for the round trip 1 5 cents, Mr, Shearman 
 has his office with the Godbe-Pitts Drug Co., and Mr. Whittemore at room 1 at 
 the Karrick Building. Both gentlemen are thoroughly experienced business 
 men and have at heart the welfare of the city in which they live and flourish. 
 
 Godbe-Pitts Drug Co., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, Main and First 
 South Streets. — There is perhaps no enterprise of Salt Lake City that is better 
 known to the trade than the old-established Godbe-Pitts Drug Co. The enter- 
 prise received its inception in 1855, but in a very modest manner as compared 
 with the importance which the business assumes at the present time. In 1885 
 the company underwent incorporation, having an authorized capital stock of 
 $50,000. Nine competent clerks and bookkeepers are now given employment, 
 and the books record many customers from towns and hamlets all over the Ter- 
 ritory; the total annual sales footing up from $60,000 to $100,000. The officers 
 of the company are : W. H. Shearman, President ; J. B. Farlow, Secretary. L. 
 S. Hills, D. James and H. Dinwoodey consitute the directors and other members. 
 W. H. Shearman has been a resident of Utah for over thirty years, having left 
 his native country, England, and emigrated to the West when but a young man. 
 Mr. Shearman has long been prominent in commercial affairs of the city and is 
 at present an extensive owner of real estate. J. B, Farlow is a Canadian by birth. 
 He is also an old resident of «Zion and has shown his confidence in the future 
 prosperity of the city by his liberal real estate investments. Mr. Hills is cashier 
 in the Deseret National Bank, and Mr. James is connected with a leading plumb- 
 ing and gas fitting establishment of the city ; Mr. Dinwoodey is a leading 
 furniture dealer. The Godbe-Pitts Drug Co. is a prosperous industry, conducted 
 by representative business men, and having a wide influence in commercial cir- 
 cles. They handle medicines, chemicals, oils, paints and brushes and sell to the 
 trade at both wholesale and retail. 
 
 H. Young & Co., Jewelers, Watches, Clocks, etc., No. no Main Street. — 
 The house whose name heads this editorial are well known to be leaders in their 
 line of business, and a company in whom the trading public place implicit confi- 
 dence. Both members of the firm, Messrs. Heber Young and W. C. Staines, are 
 influential citizens, who located in Salt Lake City with the old pioneers during 
 the early days. They have been actively engaged in business for many years ; 
 but prior to the establishment of the above enterprise, in 1882, Mr. Young was 
 engaged in merchandising. Previous to this, for some time, he followed the oc- 
 cupation of a book-keeper. Mr. Staines, at the present time, has the management 
 of the well known grocery house of Cunnington & Co., and in this capacity he 
 has been connected with that house for many years. It was in August, 1889, 
 that H. Young & Co. succeeded to the business, and since then the house has 
 been in a flourishing condition. Four clerks are now required in the employ and 
 an elegant line of jewelry is carried. For superior engraving the house holds a 
 high* reputation. 
 
 Duncan M. McAllister & Co., Wholesale and Retail dealers in Books 
 and Stationery, No. 72 Main Street. — Prominent among those larger and more 
 important industries of the city of Zion that have been instrumental in enhancing 
 her material growth and development is the well-known house of Duncan M. 
 
80 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 McAllister & Co. This enterprise was established six years ago by H. Pem- 
 broke, but succeeded later on by the present company, of which D. M. McAllis- 
 ter, J. L. Perkes, J, L. Barrow, D. W. and G. S. McAllister constitute the mem- 
 bers. The company has a capital stock of $15,000, and does an annual business 
 of between $40,000 and $50,000. Six competent clerks are given employment 
 and a full line of the choicest books and stationery, toys and fancy goods, etc., 
 are constantly carried in stock. Educational, office and architectural supplies are 
 also kept, and subscriptions received for magazines and periodicals ; also, orders 
 filled for any book published, Mormon church works, portraits of Mormon celeb- 
 rities, Utah views, etc. D. M. McAllister, Sen., is a Scotchman by birth, but is 
 one of the old pioneers' in these parts, having immigrated to Salt Lake City twen- 
 ty-seven years ago. Since his arrival here he has figured actively in business 
 circles, having been secretary and manager of several different institutions. The 
 establishment has been arranged so as to permit of transacting a large wholesale 
 business in addition to the extensive retail trade transacted. J. L. Perkes was- 
 formerly teller in the Deseret Bank, and also a partner in the Utah Stove & 
 Hardware Company. J. L. Barrow was formerly the leading salesman for H. 
 Pembroke. D. W. and G. S. McAllister are both sons of Duncan M. McAllister. 
 The former, who is the eldest, was connected with the Z. C. M. I. wholesale fancy 
 goods and toy department for about nine years, and is generally recognized as 
 an expert in this line. G. S. McAllister is still with the Z. C. M. I. as foreman 
 in the cutting and fitting department of the shoe factory. 
 
 Spencer, Bywater & Co., Salt Lake Galvanized Cornice Works. — This 
 company does more outside work than any other concern of its kind in Salt 
 Lake City. The members are all thoroughly experienced in every detail of the 
 business, and employ none with them but expert workmen. They design and 
 make all of their own galvanized cornice work, and in this specialty they have 
 gained and merited a high reputation, though the business has only been estab- 
 lished a little less than two years. Four thousand dollars is invested in ma- 
 chinery and appliances. Nine men are given employment and the trade extends 
 throughout the city and adjoining towns. At the present time their books show 
 a large amount of contract work, amounting in the total to about $12,000. The 
 prospect for a radical increase in the near future is at the present time very en- 
 couraging. Mark Spenqer has been a resident of this city for a number of years 
 and learned his trade here. H. J. Bywater, a New Yorker by birth, has been here 
 working at his trade the past seven years. F. E. Stair is originally from Colo- 
 rado Springs. The firm do tin, copper, copper and sheet iron work of every 
 description. Inside and outside jobbing work orders are always promptly at- 
 tended to. Roofing and guttering is made a specialty. 
 
 Sells & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, 1 50 West First 
 South Street. — The house under consideration do an extensive business at both 
 wholesale and retail, and the yards, conducted by Elijah Sells for the last ten 
 years, have long been popularly considered the pioneer lumber center of Salt 
 Lake City. The company have a prompt delivery system, and the trade is 
 chiefly local, although they fill many orders from distant parts and the surround- 
 ing country. They handle large amounts of rough and dressed lumber, finish- 
 ing lumber, moldings, sash, doors, shingles, laths and the usual material de- 
 manded by builders. Mr. Sells, the senior member of the firm, is one of ouf old 
 and best-known citizens, and has for some time, with the entire credit to himself 
 and constituents, filled the office of secretary of the Territory. Sells & Co. as a 
 firm stand high in public esteem, and have deservedly earned the reputation 
 which they enjoy. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 81 
 
 Continental Hotel, S. W. corner of West Temple and First South. — It has 
 been considerable of a strain for the past year, or few months especially, for our 
 leading hotels to accommodate the vast influx of strangers, who have come from 
 all parts of the country interested in the marvelous advancement which Salt Lake 
 City has been so decidedly blessed with ; they have come as sight-seers ; they have 
 come as home seekers ; and they have come as speculators. Our leading hotels 
 have a good reputation for satisfactorily accommodating their guests, and in this 
 connection we here speak of the Continental Hotel as being the oldest hotel in 
 the city, and controlling the greater part of the commercial trade. The hotel has 
 been in existence for the past thirty years, and the many traveling men who are 
 stopping there to-day that were guests thirty years ago, speak in high praise of 
 the treatment here received. This hotel can accommodate two hundred and twen- 
 
 VIEW ON SOUTH TEMPLE STREET. 
 
 ty-five guests at all times. It has the largest dining room of any hotel in the 
 city ; is supplied throughout with hot and cold water, and all modern convenien- 
 ces ; fifty-five hands are given employment in the capacity of courteous clerks, 
 waiters, bell-boys, etc. The hotel is strictly first class in every particular. It is 
 pleasantly situated in the central part of the city, and is at all times kept in a 
 neat, attractive and cleanly condition. It is largely owing to the experienced 
 efforts put forth by G. S. Holmes, the manager, that the hotel enjoys the popu- 
 larity which it does to-day. Mr. Holmes has been west for the past seven years 
 in search of health, He is largely interested in mining, ranching and real estate. 
 For tourists and commercial men the Continental Hotel is now the favorite in 
 Salt Lake City, and also for location, comfort, and excellence of table, it is un- 
 approached by any other. 
 6 
 
82 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 The Walker Brothers Co., 176, 178, 180, East Temple Street. — This 
 well-known and important industry was established back in the early days of 
 '59, and has year by year grown rapidly with the growth of the city, keeping 
 pace in every way with the advancement of western trade and commerce in gen- 
 eral. The house to-day ranks deservedly high as being among the leading im- 
 porters and jobbers of the Territory! They at all times carry a complete and 
 choice line of foreign and domestic dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, and 
 the retail department of this house is one of the most popular and well-patron- 
 ized in the city. In the employ of the house there are thirty-one competent 
 bookkeepers, clerks and salesmen. The officers are : Matthew H. Walker, Presi- 
 dent ; J. R. Walker, Vice-President ; J. J. Duke, Secretary and Manager. Mr. 
 Duke has had the active management of the business, and has been with the 
 company for the past nine years. He is a man thoroughly experienced in every 
 ■detail, for he has followed the vocation of a dry goods salesman for the past 
 thirty-five years. The company are erecting a new building on West Second 
 South Street, next to the Grand Opera House, which will be 75x162 in dimen- 
 sion, with a grand entrance frontage of twenty-five feet additional. Walker 
 Bros, are the owners of the Grand Opera House. 
 
 The New York Clothing Company, Nos. 175 and 177 Main Street. — 
 There is perhaps no enterprise of Salt Lake City that is more popular with the 
 masses of the people or that has a better reputation for dealing in superior 
 grades of goods at reasonable prices than the above establishment conducted by 
 J. Lipman, M. N. Lipman and D. Wallerstein. The business was first estab- 
 lished in 1872, by M. H. Lipman. This was changed to Lipman & Davis in 
 1876; and in 1887 to M. N. Lipman & Co., and finally, in January, 1889, to the 
 present style of Lipman, Wallerstein & Co. The house employs six clerks and 
 make a specialty of the famous Manhattan shirt, for which they are the sole 
 agents in this Territory ; however, their active business is that of manufacturers, 
 wholesale and retail dealers in fine ready-made clothing, gents' furnishings, hats, 
 valises, etc. The house is numbered among the old pioneer commercial enter- 
 prises of the city, for the Lipmans have been in Utah and engaged in this line 
 of business for the past twenty years. Mr. Wallerstein has resided in Utah only 
 a little over two years, and was formerly engaged as a manufacturer of clothing 
 in New York. 
 
 J. W. Sanders & Co., Agents, Wools, Hides, Furs, Skins, Etc., Nos. 17 
 and 19 West South Temple Street. — The head of this firm, Mr. J. W. Sanders, 
 is a resident of Utah since 1862 and has grown up in the business under consid- 
 eration in the house of H. B. Clawson. The firm was established in 1885 by J. 
 W. Sanders, John Campbell and James Cowan. They are extensive buyers and 
 shippers of wool, pelts and hides, and agents for the reliable "Cooper's Dipping 
 Powder," and the celebrated Hazard powder, and a specialty is made of wool- 
 pulling. Messrs. Campbell and Cowan were also for several years in the same 
 line of business in the employ of H. B. Clawson and are thoroughly familiar 
 with the demands of the trade and well posted in all its details. Their business 
 has increased from year to year and extends at the present time throughout the 
 Territory as well as through Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho, demanding the 
 service of from five to eight hands all the year round. 
 
 Kahn Bros., Wholesale Grocers, Nos. 131 and 133 South East Temple 
 Street. — This is one of the oldest, largest and best-known commercial enterprises 
 of Salt Lake City. The business was established back in the early days of '67, 
 by Samuel and Emanuel Kahn, and it continued under the management of the 
 two brothers until the death of Samuel in 1885, when the charge of the business 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. • 83 
 
 devolved upon Emanuel. The trade has always been extensive, but of late years 
 the orders have increased more rapidly than ever. The books of the house now 
 record active sales throughout Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada. Seven 
 clerks are given employment in the local departments and one traveling sales- 
 man solicits the outside trade. In cigars this house has an especially large trade, 
 
 representing the following well-known houses : J. Ellinger & Co.'s celebrated 
 Key West cigars, S. Hernsheim & Co.'s New Orleans cigars, Krohn, Feiss & Co., 
 domestic cigars. 
 
 Harper Brothers, Groceries, Provisions, Vegetables, Poultry, Fish and 
 Game, No. 71 East Second South Street. — The family trade has been catered to 
 particularly in the grocery and provision line by this firm since its establishment 
 
84 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 in 1877 by Mr. T. E. Harper, and no change was made in the firm until Mr. E. 
 H. Harper joined his interests to it in January, 1889. Their location at No. 71 
 East Second South Street is most central and convenient, and their trade has in- 
 creased steadily since its establishment, until now five clerks are required in their 
 employ. Mr- T. E. Harper has been in the Territory twenty-two years ; a suffi- 
 cient length of time to gain a thorough knowledge of the wants of the trade, 
 and Mr. E. H. Harper has, like his brother, grown up in the community, and the 
 business and name of the Harper Brothers alone is sufficient guarantee of pro- 
 bity and fair dealing, fine goods and honorable treatment. 
 
 Blackhurst Bros., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Etc. — The 
 growth of this house has always been commensurate with the growth of the 
 city at large, and is to-day in a flourishing condition, though it has been only 
 established a little less than a year. From five to six clerks are required in the 
 employ, and a specialty is made of hay and grain. The house are wholesalers 
 and retailers in these commodities to a large extent, as well as carrying a neat 
 and desirable line of staple, family and green groceries. Messrs. H. M. Black- 
 hurst and D. G. Blackhurst are both natives of Salt Lake City. They are active 
 and energetic business men, and interested deeply in the growth and material 
 development of the city of their birth. 
 
 Western Shoe & Dry Goods Co., No. 51 and 53 Main St. — This industry, 
 though recently established, the first of this year, is already assuming important 
 proportions in the trade and commerce of Salt Lake City, for it was founded up- 
 on a substantial scale with an ample capital stock of $35,000. Ten hands are 
 at the present time given employment and a complete and well assorted line of 
 dry goods and notions are constantly kept in stock. The members of the com- 
 pany are P. W. Madsen, N. G. Grundland, J. W. Fox, Jr., J. G. Felt, Jus Johnson 
 and E. Dowden. Mr. Johnson is the manager of the company and P. W. Mad- 
 sen is Vice-President of the Utah Commercial Bank. Mr. Felt is a native of 
 this Territory, As well as being connected with this business, he is interested 
 with W. D. Wells & Co. of Chicago, dealers in boots and shoes. Mr. Fox has 
 been city surveyor for the past twenty years, though he recently resigned. He 
 is also interested in a leading Loan and Trust Company of the city. 
 
 Martin Schmidt, Successor to J. Oberndorfer, Merchant Tailor, Progress 
 Building. — The elegant apartments of this well-known house have recently been 
 taken in the Progress Building, where a full line of imported and American suit- 
 ings, cassimeres, vestings, etc., are constantly carried in stock. This house for 
 many years has held a deservedly high reputation among the fashionable gentle- 
 men of our city. He carries everything to be found in a first class establishment 
 of the kind, and gives employment to none but the most experienced and compe- 
 tent journeymen tailors. Martin Schmidt has been with the gentleman whom 
 he recently succeeded, J. Oberndorfer, since 1885, and previous to this, he was 
 connected, as leading tailor, in prominent establishments both in the United 
 States and Europe for the past eighteen years. Mr. Schmidt deserves the success 
 which he has gained, and his trade has rapidly increased from month to month. 
 He occupies four convenient and elegantly furnished rooms on the second floor 
 of the Progress Building, 
 
 Jas. W. Eardley, Utah Lumber Yard, 53 E. Fourth South Street, or half 
 a block West of Eighth Ward Square. — These extensive yards, established in 
 1880, are at all times receiving new supplies, and their business transactions are 
 rapidly increasing from month to month, commensurate with the healthy devel- 
 opment of the city and surrounding country at large. The company is centrally 
 located and well supplied at all times with a varied line ol rough, planed and 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 85 
 
 finishing lumber, together with builders' supplies. The company buy lumber in 
 large amounts, and sell at the lowest quoted prices. In connection with the yard, 
 new and improved machinery for making combination fence is just ready, and 
 they will keep a good supply constantly on hand. Trade has so increased that 
 a number of extra teams have been put on and are now kept running early and 
 late. There are 33 men now engaged about the yards and in the office, and eight 
 wagons are kept busy delivering orders to local patrons. Jas. W. Eardley ft a 
 native of Salt Lake City, and his commercial and social interests have always 
 been centered here. When he first established his lumber industry ten years ago, 
 he had but one small spring wagon. The above figures speak for themselves as 
 regards the wonderful increase in business from year to year. 
 
 The United Electric Company, Culmer Block. — This well-known com- 
 pany, the- largest in the line of electric construction in the territory west of the 
 Rockies, was incorporated in 1888 with a capital of $10,000, after an establish- 
 ment of trade in this city of three years' standing. The officers are prominent 
 
 capitalists and business men, whose names are a guarantee of financial repute 
 viz: T. K. Stevens, President ; M. C. Godbe, Vice-President ; W. G. Hampton 
 Secretary, and A. A. Moulton, Treasurer and General Manager. Beside their 
 specialty of electric work, they are agents for the well-known Thomson-Hous- 
 ton Electric Company, and in their line they control the trade throughout Utah, 
 Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming and Colorado, carrying always a large 
 and complete stock of necessary repairs and supplies connected with hotel and 
 house annunciators, alarms, electro-medical apparatus, telegraph instruments, 
 wire and batteries, and other electrical appurtenances. Messrs. Stevens, Godbe 
 and Hampton are gentlemen whose lives have been spent in the Territory, and 
 have been prominent in every movement connected with its progress. Mr. Moul- 
 ton, under whose control is the active management of the business, is one of 
 the young citizens of Zion, havipg come here in 1885 from Boston, and has 
 served a long and active apprenticeship, both East and West, in electric work, 
 and is thoroughly competent and ready at all times to give estimates and make 
 contracts for anything in his line. 
 
86 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Geo. Dunford, Dealer in Boots and Shoes, 66 E. First South St. — This 
 house receives special mention on this page of our work for the reason that Mr. 
 Dunford is perhaps the oldest business man in this, or any other line that was 
 engaged in trade here thirty-five years ago. He is certainly one of the old 
 pioneers in these parts. In 1856, Mr. Dunford left Utah and went to Sacramento 
 where he was engaged in trade for about two years ; from there he went to San 
 Fraacisco, and shortly afterwards down the coast and crossed the Isthmus of 
 Panama, then across to New Orleans, then to St. Louis, and in this latter city he 
 was in business during the war and at one time was conducting three stores. In 
 1866 he left St. Louis with a train-load of goods, and again arrived back in Salt 
 Lake City for the second time, where he has been in business ever since to his 
 entire financial satisfaction. His store at No. 66 East First South Street is a 
 metropolitan one in every respect. A complete line of the very best grades of 
 boots, shoes and slippers are constantly carried in stock, and a specialty is made 
 of handling the Douglas' and celebrated Reynolds' shoes. The building occu- 
 pied is a commodious and convenient structure in every respect, being three 
 stories high and arranged in accord to the purpose for which it is used. Four 
 clerks are constantly busy in this store waiting upon the many customers, and 
 the trade extends out over the surrounding Territory as well as city. 
 
 Wiscomb & Co., Grocers, No. 58 East First South Street. — The gentleman 
 whose name heads this article has been prominent in the trade circles of Salt 
 Lake City as a grocer for the past sixteen years, and during this time has built 
 up a large circle of steadfast commercial and social friends. It was not until 
 1888 that he founded his present store, but even during the short time interven- 
 ing his trade has rapidly increased from month to month until he is now com- 
 pelled to employ six clerks, who are kept daily busy waiting on customers. A 
 complete stock of fresh goods are constantly carried, but a decided and success- 
 ful specialty is made of fancy goods, embracing everything in the line of fine 
 teas and coffee and pure spices. John E. Wiscomb settled in Salt Lake City in 
 186S, and at once engaged in the grocery business with Cunnington & Co. 
 With this firm he continued for five years, when he formed a partnership with 
 Mr. Rogers, under the partnership style of Rogers & Wiscomb. This con- 
 tinued two years when he formed the firm of Wiscomb & Olsen, later succeeded 
 by the above of Wiscomb & Co. 
 
 Utah Nursery Company, Offices, 46 and 48 West Second South Street. — 
 This company, of which J. A. Goodhue is President and General Manager ; Wm. 
 B. Eberly, Secretary, and P. A. Dix, Treasurer, was incorporated in 1887 with a 
 capital stock of $50,000, and control the most extensive nurseries west of the 
 range. Through the reliability of their stock their trade has become an en- 
 viable one throughout Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico 
 and Washington, and fifteen salesmen are constantly in demand looking out for 
 the needs of their vast circle of patrons. Their stock comprises not only the 
 standard and reliable fruit and shade trees, but a specialty is made of roses and 
 ornamental shrubs, which are selected and tested especially for the western trade. 
 The Utah Nursery Company also handle thoroughbred Shorthorn Durham cat- 
 tle and are agents for the West for the well-known Geneva Nurseries which were 
 established in 1 846 by W. and T. Smith and comprise at the present time five 
 hundred acres under cultivation. Mr. Goodhue is originally from Ohio, and 
 Messrs. Eberly and Dix from West Virginia ; they have been residents of this 
 city and the Territory a number of years, during which time they have become 
 in many ways fully identified with its interests and thoroughly familiar with the 
 wants of their patrons. 
 

 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 87 
 
 The Salt Lake Abstract, Title Guaranty and Trust Co., (formerly 
 Harvey, Neff & Co.,) 265 South Main Street.— The commercial pursuit of safety- 
 deposits and banking institutions in general, always receive detailed mention 
 a mong the very leading industries in any city where this volume is published. 
 
 The Salt Lake Abstract, Title Guaranty and Trust Co. 
 possess one of the finest vaults in the West. It was 
 made by Diebold & Co., of Canton, Ohio, and consists 
 of two chambers. The outside being 12 by 12 and the 
 inside 8 by 8 feet in dimensions. There are 342 boxes 
 which rent at $5 to #25 per annum. The visitor is at 
 once impressed with the thorough business system which 
 seems always to pervade here during office hours. A 
 
 full corps of competent clerks are given employment ; all thoroughly drilled in 
 their respective duties, and the officers of the company, Joseph H. Smith, Presi- 
 dent ; William J. Harvey, Vice-President ; John W. Neff, Treasurer ; E. W. 
 Genter, Secretary, are prominent residents and business men of our city, except 
 Joseph H, Smith, who is County Clerk and Recorder of Denver, Col. These 
 gentlemen have long been active in various leading pursuits tending towards the 
 enhancement of trade and commerce. Their establishment is in all respects the 
 equal of any in the country, and the specialty of the company is the making of 
 abstracts to real estate, renting safe-deposit boxes, doing an escrow business, and 
 acting as executor, administrator and guardian in all trust capacities. The com- 
 pany was incorporated in September of 1889, with a capital of $100,000, suc- 
 ceeding Harvey, Neff & Co. 
 
 J. A. Fritsch & Co., Rooms 404 and 405 Progress Block, — This firm, 
 though recently established during the past year, is now a representative one in 
 the city, and controls some of the most desirable suburban property, first among 
 which might be mentioned Fritsch & Zulch's First Addition to Salt Lake City. 
 This beautiful addition is situated on a direct line between Salt Lake City and 
 Garfield Beach, and affords a magnificent view of the city and surrounding 
 mountains. It is situated three miles due west of the business centre, on the 
 Wyoming, Salt Lake & California, and near the Utah & Nevada branch of the 
 Union Pacific Railway. These roads afford a rapid transit to this addition, 
 trains running every few hours. An engraving in this volume illustrates a view 
 
88 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 of the beach and bathing houses, near which this addition is located. Capitol 
 Avenue Addition is another desirable location for building lots, lying between 
 State Road and Third East Street. The location is within two miles of the 
 postoffice, and lacks nothing but the extension of the street railway to bring it 
 within a few moments' ride of the city. This, with other valuable improve- 
 ments, is promised at an early date. Capitol Avenue catches cool canyon 
 breezes in summer, lies high and dry and is never muddy. The Kensington 
 Addition is another desirable location platted by this company, and situated a 
 little below Liberty Park on the East Boulevard. This is the fashionable drive 
 of Salt Lake City, near Liberty Park, an attractive pleasure ground, covering 
 over one hundred acres. It is the bon ton section of the city. Messrs. J. A. 
 Fritsch and Francis Fritsch are originally from Ohio, where they at the present 
 time have extensive banking interests, the former is the president and the latter 
 one of the directors of the company. 
 
 S. R. Marks & Co., Furniture, Carpets and Wall Paper, Nos. 17 and 19 
 West South Temple. — The engraving herewith represents the headquarters of 
 
 &#hF U R N ITU R eV**tj5T 
 
 one of the most popular and active commercial industries, in the line of furni- 
 ture, in Salt Lake City. The business, though of recent establishment, in 1887, 
 is conducted by a gentleman who has long been a resident here, and who can 
 lay claim to many patrons who have known him favorably during his entire 
 business career. S. R. Marks, for some time prior to 1884, was engaged in deal- 
 ing in groceries at wholesale and retail, but at this latter date he engaged in the 
 furniture business ; thus having several years' experience in a practical way prior 
 to establishing business for himself. The store now occupied is a commodious, 
 conveniently arranged structure, and completely stocked with a model line of 
 parlor goods, lace curtains, carpets, wall paper, baby carriages, express wagons, 
 etc., but the chief specialty is in bar and bank fixtures. 
 
 P. W. Madsen, Furniture, Carpets and Wall Paper, Nos. 51 and 53 East 
 First South Street. — One of the most popular and centrally located stores of 
 Salt Lake City is the above of P. W. Madsen, who established himself in the 
 business, but in a much more modest manner, twelve years ago. The building 
 which Mr. Madsen occupies is his own property. It is three stories high and 
 completely stocked from top to bottom with a full assortment of furniture, car- 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 89 
 
 pets, wall paper, curtains, etc. The stock aggregates over $50,000 in value. 
 Mr. Madsen gives no attention to any specialty but carries a complete and de- 
 sirable selection of the best goods. From twelve to fourteen clerks are given 
 employment. M. P. Madsen is traveling, and the trade, which is already large, 
 is rapidly covering more distant portions of the Territory. Mr. Madsen is in- 
 terested in the Utah Commercial Savings Rank, the Utah Stove and Hardware 
 Company, the Western Shoe and Dry Goods Company, and other important 
 business enterprises. He has resided in Salt Lake City for the past fourteen 
 years, and claims Denmark as his native home. 
 
 R. K. Thomas, 26 to 32 E, First South Street, Culmer's Block. — The en- 
 graving in connection with this article represents the Culmer Block, the base- 
 ment and ground floor of which is occupied entirely by that well-known and 
 prosperous house of R. K. Thomas, dealer in general dry goods. Mr. Thomas 
 has been doing business in Salt Lake City for very nearly six years, and prior 
 
 to his taking up his present quarters, his store was located on Main Street. His 
 apartments now are completely stocked with one of the finest lines of goods car- 
 ried by any similar establishment in the West. It embraces everything in the 
 line of silks and . woolen, white goods, hosiery, cloaks, gloves, shoes, slippers, 
 boy's and men's furnishing goods and boy's clothing. It has always been the 
 custom of this house to sell goods for cash, hence they have always been able to 
 benefit their customers with low prices in every respect, The stock of goods is 
 always being replenished with shipments direct from the East and Europe. 
 Through long years of experience in this business Mr. Thomas has been able to 
 cater successfully to the varied tastes of his many patrons, and his trade is exten- 
 sive for reason of his foresight in selecting the most fashionable and desirable 
 goods, and because of the popularity of the house with the ladies of the city. 
 The apartments occupied, as may be seen by the engraving, are perhaps the most 
 elegant and citified in appearance of any in Salt Lake. Mr. Thomas' experience 
 in eastern markets as a buyer for over twenty years has aided much in his ability 
 to carry on his business in the successful and satisfactory manner in which he 
 
90 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 does to-day. He established business for himself at the time of resigning the 
 management of the Walker Bros. Dry Goods department in 1885. A specialty in 
 this store is made of dry goods, furnishings, shoes and slippers ; and in the vari- 
 ous departments twenty-five hands are employed. Mr. Thomas is an English- 
 man by birth, but has lived in America all of his business life. 
 
 Sierra Nevada Lumber Co., 35 South Third West. — The institution now 
 under consideration is one of the leading of its kind in Salt Lake City. It was 
 established in 1864 and incorporated in 1871. Forty hands are now given em- 
 ployment, and the planing mills and yards occupy a space of ground covering 
 over half a block. The lumber is mostly centred in Oregon and California. 
 About three millions are handled annually. S. J. Lynn is superintendent of the 
 business, and it is greatly owing to his efforts that the company control the trade 
 which they do to-day. He was formerly in the lumber business in California, as 
 was T. R. Jones, the president of the company. Mr. Jones is the head of the 
 well-known banking house of T. R. Jones & Co. The Sierra Nevada Lumber 
 Co. are dealers in lath, shingles, doors, windows, blinds, mouldings, frames, wood 
 pumps, etc., walnut, oak, ash, cherry, Spanish cedar, etc., and make a specialty 
 of stair building, mantels, store fronts, counters, in hard or soft woods, and mill 
 work in all its branches. 
 
 Moore, Allen & Co., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, No. 122 Main 
 Street. — This well-known enterprise was established twenty years ago by J. D. 
 Lamb. Since then there has been several changes in the style of the firm name, 
 but it was not until recently that J. F. Allen assumed entire control, although 
 the business is still commonly known by the name of Moore, Allen & Co. Mr. 
 Allen has a capital of $25,000 invested in a complete and superior stock of gen- 
 eral drugs, mine and mill supplies, and surgical instruments. Three men are 
 employed and the trade extends to the Green River east, to San Francisco west, 
 south as far as Arizona, and north as far as Washington. All over this territory 
 the name of J. F. Allen is veiy popular and very favorably received by the trade. 
 The sales are increasing rapidly from year to year as the country develops, and 
 at the present time they amount to fully $60,000 annually. Mr. Allen has been 
 a resident of Salt Lake City for about fifteen years, and came here originally 
 from New York. Twelve years ago he bought out the entire interests of Mr. 
 Moore and has been conducting the business alone ever since. 
 
 Z. C. M. I., 21 to 31 South Main Street. — This page of the "Industries of 
 Salt Lake City" is justly given to a review of an institution that has for the past 
 twenty years held a commanding place in the" trade circles of this community. 
 The Z. C. M. I. is an organization that was originally founded with an object of 
 accomplishing the greatest good to the greatest number. That this object has 
 been most satisfactorily carried out can be fully substantiated by a perusal of 
 facts and figures relative to what the institution has accomplished in the past, and 
 is still carrying forward at the present day. The Z. C. M. I. is an abbreviated 
 symbol of Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution. This institution is un- 
 doubtedly more popular in the minds of the people, and has done more for the 
 Territory and for Salt Lake City than any concern heretofore treated upon. At 
 the time it was established the surrounding country was a comparative wilderness, 
 with no means of transportation ; the country but slightly populated and that pop- 
 ulation a mere spot in a wild and undeveloped country, in reality with but little to 
 prevent a famine overtaking the people at any time. The first organization com- 
 prised the leading, influential men of the little city, and the subscribed capital 
 stock was $500,000. The object was to buy goods in large amounts upon a 
 cash basis, thereby furnishing the people the benefit of the lowest rates. Step 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 9 1 
 
 by step the enterprise moved forward and the great success which they have at- 
 tained in commercial life has been the just reward of energy, enterprise and true 
 public spirit. The company have built the handsome three-story brick iron 
 front which they now occupy. It is 100x333 feet in size, with a basement, con- 
 taining in all 120,000 square feet. The building throughout is conveniently 
 
 arranged with an eye to the expeditious conduct of business. An elevator, put 
 in at a cost of $5,000, runs to all departments, both wholesale and retail. A. 
 four-story wing adjoining the main building, 50 by 166 feet, is used as a boot 
 and shoe and clothing manufactory. This is under the able management of 
 William H. Rowe, and is a model department in every particular. They manu- 
 facture the best grades of goods in boots, shoes, jumpers, shirts and undercloth- 
 
92 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 ing. It is supplied throughout with the most perfect machinery, and the leather 
 is all obtained from their own tannery. This wing was erected in 1 880. The 
 Z. C. M. I. ateo has branch houses in Ogden, Provo, Eagle Rock and Logan, all 
 in a thriving condition. The annual sales of the main house here are increasing 
 rapidly from year to year with the growth of the city, and at the present time 
 will fully average $4,000,000 ; this figure alone shows it to be the largest enter- 
 prise of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains. The public has always reaped 
 the benefit from the liberal manner upon which this business has been managed, 
 and are at all times assured of the lowest market price in the purchase of goods. 
 The present officers are gentlemen thoroughly known in commercial and social 
 circles of the city, and in their hands the conduct of affairs is safely entrusted. 
 They are : Wilford Woodruff, President ; Moses Thatcher, Vice-President ; T. G. 
 Webber, Secretary ; A, W. Carlson, Treasurer. Mr. Webber is the superintend- 
 ent and secretary. He has for over twenty years faithfully filled various offices 
 in this institution, and Mr. W. H. Rowe is the assistant superintendent. Four 
 hundred and ten people are here given emptoyment, and $235,000 is annually 
 paid them in salaries. The engraving herewith is a representation of the build- 
 ing as it stands to-day. 
 
 The Lace House, No. 124 Main Street. — This enterprise receives special 
 space in the " Industries of Salt Lake City " for the reason that it is the only 
 exclusive house of its kind here. The business was first established in October, 
 1889, by the present proprietors, Messrs, William Groesbeck, Jr., and Fred E. 
 Houghton. Since then it has increased rapidly in popularity until now twenty- 
 five hands are given constant employment and the trade extends all over the city 
 and adjoining territory. The house is completely stocked throughout with an 
 elegant and tastily arranged line of ladies' and children's furnishing goods, Ken- 
 sington art materials, fancy goods and notions. It is conducted by gentlemen 
 thoroughly posted in every detail of the business, and though but a short time 
 in existence it has already assumed metropolitan proportions. Mr. Groesbeck 
 is a native of Utah, and is well and favorably known in both social and com- 
 mercial circles of our city. Mr. Houghton is originally from New York. He 
 does the buying for the house. This firm are deeply interested in the future 
 prosperity of the city and predict that in a few years Salt Lake will rival Denver. 
 
 Eagle Foundry and Machine Co., 424 West First South Street. — This 
 is an important and flourishing enterprise, and the largest of its kind in the Ter- 
 ritory. In fact, there is none other in the entire western country that holds a 
 more prominent position. The company is a co-operated one, employing at the 
 present time fifty-two hands, and controlling an extensive trade throughout the 
 city and surrounding territory. It was established six years ago, with the pres- 
 ent officers : C. P. Mason, President ; James Anderson, Vice-President ; T. J. 
 Almy, Secretary ; A. M. Grant, Superintendent. The company has a high rep- 
 utation for doing all kinds of jobbing and repairing work in an artistic manner, 
 and manufacturing furnaces, mining, milling and concentrating machinery, iron 
 fencing and cresting. Mr. Anderson is an old pioneer of this city, and is also 
 connected with the firm of Scott & Anderson, ore buyers. Mr. Almy is con- 
 nected with the Ontario Silver Mining Co. A. M. Grant has the active man- 
 agement of the business, and has been with the company for the past three 
 years, and previous to that he was connected with the Ontario Silver Mining Co. 
 He is a native of Ohio. 
 
 Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Bank, the Salt Lake branch of which is situated in 
 commodious and convenient quarters on Main Street, was established and duly 
 incorporated in 1852, with a capital stock of $6,250,000, and now has a surplus 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 93 
 
 of $4,500,000. This bank is too well known to require elaborate mention in 
 this volume, and it is the author's purpose to merely call the reader's attention 
 to the enterprise as being an all-important factor in the development of Salt Lake 
 City's commercial interests. The bank is officered by Lloyd Tevis, President, 
 San Francisco ; John J. Valentine, Vice-President, San Francisco ; H. Wads- 
 worth, Treasurer, and J. E. Dooly, Cashier, Salt Lake City. Wells, Fargo & Co. 
 transact a general banking business in all its details, buying and selling foreign 
 and domestic exchange, giving special attention to the purchase and sale of ores 
 and bullion, and having special facilities for making collections and executing 
 commissions through the express agencies of the company in almost every town 
 
 west of the Rocky Mountains. The parent office of the company is in San 
 Francisco, and branch offices are established in New York, Salt Lake, Carson 
 City, Nev.; Virginia City, Nev.; and London, Eng. The bank has other cor- 
 respondents in all leading cities of the United States. &~'| 
 
 Geo. A. Lowe, 133-137 South First East Street. — This industry was first 
 established in Salt Lake City in 1873. Mr. Lowe at that time began business, 
 dealing in agricultural implements and all kinds of farm machinery. The trade 
 is rapidly increasing from year to year, and at the present time he ships to Idaho, 
 Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. He has won the confidence and esteem of 
 the business community by his upright, honorable and considerate treatment of 
 customers, and now has agencies established at Ogden and Logan, both of which 
 
94 THE CITV OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 are in a flourishing condition. He represents the agency for the following well- 
 known wagons, buggies and machines : Schuttler wagons, Buckeye reaper and 
 mower, Minnesota Chief threshers, Advance threshers, Dederich hay-presses, 
 Ames engines and boilers, Lane saw-mills, Columbus and Standard buggies, 
 Gate City spring wagons, David Bradley Manufacturing Company plows and 
 and hay rakes, Hodge headers, Superior press grain drills, Bissell chilled plows, 
 Kilbourn & Jacobs railroad plows and scrapers and barrows. The large storage 
 space occupied is completely filled with all implements and vehicles above and 
 many more from other leading manufacturers. 
 
 C. H. Parsons, Books, Stationery and News, 164 Main Street. — The sub- 
 ject of this sketch came from Davenport, Iowa, in 1881, and engaged in business 
 in Ogden for a period of two years, moving from there to the metropolis of the 
 Territory and laying the foundation of the present business in 1884 under the 
 firm name of C. H. Parsons & Co. The style of the firm was changed later to 
 Parsons & Derge and in April, 1890, Mr. Parsons purchased his partner's interest 
 in the business, retaining the patronage of all the old firm's customers, a trade 
 which is not only a leading one in the city and adjacent community, but extends 
 throughout Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Montana. Mr. Parsons is 
 also President of the Pioneer Loan and Homestead Association, secretary of the 
 Y. M. C. A. and otherwise interested in the growth and prosperity of the city of 
 his adoption, lending material encouragement to every movement having for its 
 object the welfare and building up of Salt Lake City. 
 
 B. K. Bloch & Co., Wholesale Liquor and Cigar Merchants, and agents for 
 Pabst Brewing Co., 13 to 19 Commercial St. — The members of this firm have 
 long been prominent throughout the Western States and Territories as leading 
 dealers in all brands of Kentucky whiskies and cigars, and in successfully repre- 
 senting the agency of the famous Pabst Brewing Company, of Milwaukee. 
 Though this house was recently established, upon the first of the past month, 
 still the business is already assuming wide proportion, giving employment at the 
 present time to twelve hands, whilst two traveling salesmen solicit their interests 
 throughout Utah and the North. The company is an incorporated one control- 
 ing a capital stock of $50,000, and a reserve fund of $50,000. They are large 
 dealers of bonded whiskies ; are the distributors of Straiton & Storm's and Carl 
 Upman New York cigars, and are direct importers of Havana cigars ; and agents 
 for Pomery Sec, Goulet, Cliquot and G. H. Mumm's champagnes. B. K. Bloch 
 has been a resident of the Territory for about ten years, and was recently travel- 
 ing for the well-known house of F. J. Kiesel & Co., Ogden. He is an Ohioan by 
 birth and brings into this business a ripe and valuable experience. The officers 
 of the company are : Fred J. Kiesel, President, and N. Treweek, Vice-President; 
 the former gentleman is the present Mayor of the city of Ogden, and is the head 
 of the well-known house there which has been referred to above. Mr. Treweek 
 is interested extensively in mining. He is an old and well-known resident of 
 Salt Lake City, having emigrated and settled here over twenty years ago. This 
 business is the leading one of its kind in the city, and together with the house at 
 Ogden controls the leading trade in the West, extending to Montana, Idaho, 
 Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Wyoming. 
 
 The Collier and Cleaveland Lithographing Co., Rooms 408 and 409 
 Progress Building. — G. M.Collier, President; J. M.Armstrong, Treasurer; J. 
 R. Cleaveland, Secretary ; F. S. De Bow, Manager, Salt Lake. An important 
 commercial enterprise recently established, which is received with welcome by 
 our business community is the company under consideration. The lithographed 
 covers which adorn this volume were executed by this company and speak 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 95 
 
 high in praise of their artistic ability. The Collier & Cleaveland Lithographing 
 Company have just been established with headquarters at 408-409 Progress 
 Building and the gentlemen who compose the firm have had many years' prac- 
 tical experience in lithography and are thoroughly conversant with all its de- 
 partments. They are now preparing to build and place in operation an extensive 
 lithographing establishment. This has long been urged by prominent business 
 men of Salt Lake City and the number of orders already received are sufficient 
 to keep the company busy for three months to come. The plant when com- 
 pleted will have cost about $60,000, and everything in the line of engraving, 
 lithographing, printing and bookbinding will be carried on, together with a gen- 
 eral stationery supply department. The company have an artistic sample line of 
 
 ZION'S SAVINGS BANK & TRUST COMPANY BUILDING. 
 
 commercial and art lithography which they are prepared to show to patrons. 
 This is the handiwork of their many experienced artists, designers, engravers, 
 transferers, commercial and color printers employed by them. The company 
 have a house in Denver which has long held front rank among the best-known 
 and most popular concerns of the kind in the West. The management of the 
 business here is in the hands of F. S. De Bow. Mr. De Bow is one of the 
 best-known designers in the country. For a long time he was the designer-in- 
 chief of the well-known lithographing establishment of Donaldson Bros,, New 
 York City, also chief designer for J. Ottman, of New York, of Puck fame. The 
 company will soon erect a large building just back of the Tribune office, which 
 will be a model in every particular, supplied with every essential convenience 
 for carrying on their industry. Mention has been made on the inside cover of 
 
g6 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 our work of the well-known firm of Kelly & Co., Printers and Stationers, who 
 are connected with the Collier & Cleaveland Company. In fact, the two com- 
 panies are now literally one organization, for they have recently joined their in- 
 terests in this city and are doing business, in the different departments, as one 
 firm. This volume was printed and bound by Kelly & Co. 
 
 S. P. Teasdel, Dry Goods, Groceries, etc., Nos. 132, 134, 136 and 138 
 Main St. — Among the old pioneer concerns of the city, which were established 
 in the early days when Zion was but a quiet and secluded little city, is the above 
 house of S. P, Teasdel. Mr. Teasdel first opened up his store over twenty years 
 ago. Year by year since then, as the trade rapidly increased, he added to his 
 stock and employed additional help, and in every way increased his facilities for 
 transacting a much larger business, and at the present time from thirty-five to 
 forty hands are given employment. The trade covers a large portion of the Ter- 
 ritory and a complete line of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, hats, caps, 
 queensware, etc., are both imported, jobbed and retailed in large amounts. Mr. 
 Teasdel is an Englishman by birth and ever since taking up his residence in this 
 city he has been prominent in commercial, social and political affairs ; having 
 served four years as a member of the City Council. His stores, situated at 132, 
 134, 136 and 138 Main Street, are models of perfect arrangement in every partic- 
 ular. There are four of them completely stocked from the ground floor up with 
 a choice and well assorted line of goods comprising respectively in the first store, 
 family groceries ; second store, dry goods ; third store, boots and shoes ; and 
 fourth store, clothing. These different departments, however, are all under one 
 management. This house deservedly ranks with the leading concerns of the 
 kind in the West, and there is no similar enterprise in Salt Lake City that stands 
 higher in the estimation of the people. 
 
 S. Kellner, Dry Goods and Gents' Furnishings, 205 and 207 South Main 
 Street. — The house that here receives space has just opened up its doors to an 
 extensive patronage. The enterprise is indeed an important addition to the com- 
 mercial interests of Salt Lake City ; and, though a new comer, Mr. Kellner has 
 long been well known throughout trade circles of the West. For the past six 
 years he has been engaged in the dry goods business in Cheyenne. This store 
 is a model in every particular. It is one of the most handsome, commodious 
 and citified in appearance of any in Salt Lake. The windows are of large plate 
 glass, and the goods, so artistically displayed, are complete in assortment, fresh 
 and clean from the manufacturers. Thirty clerks are given employment, and 
 the trade, which opens with a rush, contemplates Utah, Montana, Idaho and 
 Western Wyoming. The commanding apartments at night are thoroughly 
 lighted with numerous electric lights, and, all in all, it is safe and conservative to 
 assume that this store justly ranks foremost among the leading industries of the 
 kind in the western country- S. Kellner has been an active dry goods dealer 
 for over thirteen years. He first began business in Nebraska. Mr. Kellner ex- 
 presses great confidence in the future development of Salt Lake, and says that 
 his interests and " well wishes " are now entirely centered here. 
 
 The Midland Investment Company, 177 South Main Street. — The above 
 company is one of the foremost commercial adjuncts of Salt Lake City. Har- 
 vey Hardy is the manager, John H. Hinman, treasurer, and F. M. Bishop the 
 secretary ; these gentlemen are thoroughly posted in actual and prospective val- 
 ues, and are interested in a healthy and satisfactory growth for Salt Lake City. 
 They transact a general real estate, mining and insurance business, and negotiate 
 loans upon implied security. They do business chiefly in the city and country 
 contiguous, though they control trade all over the Territory. They have sold the 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 97 
 
 famous Inglewood aud North Inglewood and Glendale Subdivision, and are at 
 the present time selling Cone & Roberts' Subdivision, and immediately expect to 
 put on a plat south of Liberty Park. Last year their transactions amounted to 
 three millions of dollars, and the prospect this year, so far, is much better than 
 last. F. M. Bishop is a Notary Public and attends to this branch of the busi- 
 ness for the company. The company solicits correspondence, and makes invest- 
 ments for non-residents a specialty. 
 
 Co-operative Furniture Company, Wholesale and Retail Dealers, No. 41 
 Main Street. — The Co-operative Furniture Company is now doing a leading and 
 constantly increasing business throughout the city and Territory, The business 
 was originally established in 1873, and three years later, in 1876, became incor- 
 
 Z. C. M. I. SHOE FACTORY. 
 
 porated. The officers are, J. H. Smith, President; A. H. Cannon', Vice-Presi- 
 dent; O. H. Pettit, Secretary and Treasurer; and W. N. Williams, Superintend- 
 ent. Mr. Williams has been with the company since its commencement, and it 
 is owing to his experienced judgment and well-directed efforts that the company 
 stands in the prosperous position it does to-day. ' At the present time sixteen 
 men are given employment, and the salesrooms, situated at No. 41 Main Street, 
 are completely stocked with a choice line of furniture, upholstery goods, spring 
 mattresses, feathers, curtains, window blinds, carpets, linoleum, etc, They man- 
 ufacture most of their upholstered goods, and make a specialty of their cele- 
 brated Home-Made Bed Lounge, for which they got a diploma at the last Terri- 
 torial Fair. 
 
98 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 W. L. Pickard, Dealer in Saddlery, Hardware, No. 30 West Second South 
 Street, and Hides, Wool and Furs, Third South, corner Third West Street. — This 
 business was first established in 1870 by W, L. Pickard, and it is owing to his 
 undivided and well-directed efforts that the house occupies the enviable position 
 which it holds to-day in the commercial circles of our city. Fourteen compe- 
 tent hands are here given employment A successful specialty is made in heavy 
 harness and stock saddles, and, though no traveling salesmen are sent out, the 
 trade reaches all portions of Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming. Mr. Pickard 
 controls two stores, one at No. 30 West Second South Street, and one at Third 
 South, corner Third West Street. In both places he has invested fully $50,000. 
 His books record annual sales for the past year in saddlery and hardware of 
 about $50,000, and in other lines fully $100,000. A complete and well-assorted 
 stock of goods of various kinds is handled, embracing everything in the line of 
 saddlery, hardware, harness and leather, hides, wool and furs. Mr. Pickard is a 
 native-born Englishman, but has resided in this Territory about thirty-three years, 
 and has long figured actively in the commercial and social welfare of the city. 
 He is at present an active member of the City Council. 
 
 People's Equitable Co-operative Association, Dealers in General Mer- 
 chandise, Nos. 7 and 9, Main Street. — This is one of the most important enter- 
 prises of its kind in Salt Lake City, and therefore receives a special review on 
 this page of our work. The company was organized and incorporated in 1888, 
 with a capital stock of $50,000, and at the present time controls an extensive 
 and constantly increasing trade throughout the city and surrounding settlements. 
 A large number of hands are given employment in the local department, whilst 
 one traveling salesman solicits the outside trade. There are over six hundred 
 shareholders in the association to whom has been paid three semi-annual divi- 
 dends, the first 15 per cent., second 12 per cent, and third 12 per cent., making 
 39 per cent, for eighteen months, the time the association has been established. 
 One-third of the net profits have been given to purchasers, who have received 
 three 5 per cent, dividends. The People's Equitable Association is a popular 
 enterprise with the people of this city, and is managed by gentlemen who have 
 at heart the best interests of their patrons in every' respect. The officers of the 
 association are, Angus M. Cannon. President ; Oliver Hodgson, Vice-President ; 
 Wm. Langton, Superintendent; Jos. Anderson, Secretary and Treasurer. The 
 association keeps an immense and well-assorted stock of merchandise This is 
 all selected with care and taste by experienced buyers and retailed at the lowest 
 competing rates to patrons. 
 
 Harry R. Browne, Accountant and Auditor, No. 251 S. Main St.— This 
 gentleman established himself here as an expert accountant and auditor in 1889, 
 though for eight years previously he had been actively and untiringly following 
 his chosen profession in the East. Salt Lake has long been in need of the ser- 
 vices of just such a gentleman and it is almost needless to say that his work is 
 thoroughly appreciated by our business men. Mr. Browne possesses a thorough 
 and practical knowledge of his profession in its every phase, and his patrons can 
 be numbered among the largest firms and corporations in the Territory. The 
 most complicated accounts are entrusted to his hands and always with entire 
 satisfaction as to the final result. Mr. Browne was formerly a resident of Cincin- 
 nati. Recently, within the past year, he has been giving his attention to inaug- 
 urating a new check system of accounts ; this system was copyrighted in March, 
 1890, and is now in successful operation, proving a great saving of labor to the 
 book-keeper, and enabling members of a firm to see at a glance the volume of 
 daily business transacted. It also takes the place of the trial balance as both 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 99 
 
 sides of the check journal must necessarily balance every day. This system is 
 readily adapted to all forms "of double entry book-keeping. To the business man 
 whose daily transactions hardly warrant him in giving employment to a regular 
 book-keeper, Mr. Browne offers special facilities for taking care of such books 
 and devoting such time to them during the month as they require, at a nominal 
 cost. He has two professional assistants who are thoroughly acquainted with 
 his methods, and his valuable services are fast working into the favor of our busi- 
 ness community. • 
 
 The Salt Lake Construction Company, Contractors of Steam and Hot 
 Water Heating, etc., 6 1 First East Street. — The enterprise under consideration 
 was established in April, 1 890, and the addition of this enterprise to the commer- 
 cial interests of Salt Lake City is certainly an important factor, because the com- 
 pany is organized upon a substantial basis and has at its head gentlemen of long 
 practical experience who are well known in the community, and throughout the 
 western country generally, as leading contractors. The company will shortly 
 become incorporated with a liberal capital stock and make a specialty of piping 
 
 A. ROUND Y'S RESIDENCE. 
 
 work for buildings and for mines, and having a power pipe machine will execute 
 such work with the greatest dispatch. In addition to the usual lines of steam- 
 fitting, plumbing and gas-fitting, the erection of fire-escapes, elevators, engines, 
 boilers and pumps also enters into the business as an important feature. They 
 handle the famous Hammill Fire Escape, and Eaton and Prince Elevators. L. 
 S. Austin is the present business manager of the company; of late years he has 
 been actively associated with the metallurgical interests of the Territory. Mr. 
 Burns, the superintendent, has had the placing of many important contracts for 
 steam work in this city, and the erection of numerous mining plants in the in- 
 ter-mountain region. 
 
 Salt Lake Soap Company, Culmer Block. — The above company was incor- 
 porated in 1888, with a capital stock of $50,000, and is officered as follows: 
 President, W. H. Remington ; Secretary, Ansel Badger ; Treasurer, G. F. Culmer. 
 The works are situated at North Salt Lake, and at the present time employ 
 about twenty hands in the manufacturing of choice laundry, bath and toilet soaps, 
 which are represented in Utah and the adjacent States and Territories by two 
 traveling agents. Among their specialties are the well-known brands of soaps 
 
IOO THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 known as Eagle, Olive Queen, White Rose, Eureka, Nickel Gem and the cele- 
 brated Cocoanut Hardwater Bar. Since the establishment of this factory their 
 standard has never been allowed to deteriorate, and in consequence their trade 
 is on the increase from year to year. The names of the directors of this com- 
 pany are sufficient guarantee of its standing in the community ; nearly if not all 
 of them are interested in other of the city's industries and foremost in all leading 
 enterprises. Mr. Remington, the head of the well-known wholesale grocery house 
 of Remington, Johnson & Co., has received mention in connection there- 
 with on another page of this volume. Mr. Culmer is also one of the leading bus- 
 iness men of the city. Mr. Badger, who is the book-keeper and collector of the 
 Salt Lake Soap Company, is a former resident of Chicago. Mr. Joseph Pugsley, 
 the Superintendent, has spent his life thus far in the soap business, and is thor- 
 oughly conversant with the manufacture of all grades of goods in his line. The 
 quality and prices have been such as to place the business on a dividend-paying 
 basis, and gives promise of handsome returns in the future. 
 
 Roberts & Nelden, Importers and Jobbers in Drugs and Medicines. — 
 This business was first established in 1884, by Roberts & Nelden. Both gentle- 
 men are thoroughly known throughout commercial circles of this Territory, and 
 have long been prominent citizens of Salt Lake. This store is centrally located 
 in the busiest portion of the city, and it has earned and deserves the reputation 
 of being one of the leading drug houses of the Territory, catering to an exten- 
 sive local trade, as well as shipping many goods throughout the surrounding 
 towns and hamlets. They are importers and jobbers in drugs, medicines, assay- 
 ers' material and mill supplies, as well as handling a well-assorted line of surgical 
 instruments, etc. This house has the patronage of the leading physicians of the 
 city for the reason that the gentlemen conducting the prescription department 
 are well known to be thoroughly experienced and educated pharmacists in every 
 sense of the word There is a cjmplete line of the best goods from the leading 
 manufacturers constantly carried in stock, and six clerks are given employment 
 in the various capacities of the prescription and sales departments. B. Roberts 
 has been a resident of the Territory for the past thirty years, and is perhaps one 
 of the best-known business men in the city. Mr. Nelden givjes his entire atten- 
 tion to the compounding of drugs, and is a gentleman who has had many years' 
 valuable experience as a pharmacist. He has been a resident of the Territory 
 for twelve years, and was formerly in the drug business in New Jersey .^ Mr. B. 
 Roberts, Jr., became a member of the firm about three years ago and has always 
 been actively interested. 
 
 Utah Paint and Oil Company (Incorporated), 107 East First South 
 Street. — This company was established on the 28th day of April, 1888, and then 
 known under the firm name of Coombs, Hamlin & Keats. The business was 
 changed to its present style at the time the company was incorporated, June 18, 
 1889. The company has a capital stock of $50,000, and the following well- 
 known gentlemen compose the executive : S. J. Coombs, Business Manager ; J. 
 H. Hamlin, Superintendent and Cashier; M. J. Jones, Secretary of the Board of 
 Directors. The company give employment to twenty-four experienced work- 
 men in the capacity of house decorators, sign writers and painters, as well as a 
 full force of clerks and bookkeepers. A great and successful specialty is made 
 of artistic house decorating, and the company handle a complete line of painters' 
 supplies and the latest patterns in wall papers. In fact, it is safe and conservative 
 to assert that this company handles one of the largest and most complete lines 
 of goods of any similar concern in the Territory. The trade is largely confined 
 to the city, but is rapidly expanding with the growth of the surrounding country 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 IOI 
 
 and the increasing popularity of the house. Mr. Coombs has been a resident of 
 this city for over twenty years. He has followed this busirfess all his lifetime 
 and prior to the establishment of the present company he was employed with 
 Tullidge & Co. Mr. Hamlin has also followed this calling during his entire 
 business life and left the firm of Tullidge & Co. at the same time with Mr. 
 Coombs to establish the Utah Paint and Oil Company. Mr. Jones has been a 
 resident of this country for upwards of twenty-three years. He has been in this 
 business for fifteen years and was also formerly with Tullidge & Co., but at the time 
 the above company was established he sold out a store which he had recently 
 founded under his own name. As may be seen by the above short sketches, 
 these gentlemen have all enjoyed the ripe experience of many years' practical 
 drilling in the various departments of their business. 
 
 The New York Equitable Life Assurance Society, M. Rush Warner, 
 General Agent for Utah, Office 306 and 307 Progress Building. — The above 
 
 EXTERIOR VIEW OF TABERNACLE. 
 
 company has as its local or territorial representative in this city a gentleman who 
 is one of the oldest and most experienced as well as one of the best-known in- 
 surance men in the West. Mr. Warner has branch agencies located in promi- 
 nent points all over the Territory. In his offices here he employs a full corps of 
 competent clerks and at all times extends a cordial invitation to the public for a 
 personal call. For over twenty-five years he has actively followed this pursuit 
 both to his personal interest and that of his constituents. He has been a resi- 
 dent of Utah for a little less than two years and has already built up a large 
 circle of commercial friends. Mr. Warner is originally from Philadelphia and in 
 that city he has been prominent at the head of a number of fine insurance com- 
 panies. The new business of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New 
 York for the first quarter of the present year, is reported to exceed $50,000,000. 
 This is unprecedented in the annals of life insurance. The assets of the com- 
 pany are $1 10,000,000. 
 
102 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Joseph Wm. Taylor, Undertaker and Embalmer, Nos. 21 and 23 S. West 
 Temple .Street. — This business was established by Mr. Taylor in 1883, after a 
 life-long apprenticeship in practical undertaking and embalming with his father, 
 Joseph E. Taylor, Utah's pioneer undertaker, and at the present time he stands 
 easily at the head of his profession in the city, as well as throughout the Terri- 
 tory, as a wholesale and retail dealer in coffins, caskets and all undertakers' sup- 
 plies. Mr. Taylor has a well-stocked establishment and a corps of competent 
 assistants to attend to the desires of his patrons, always under his own super- 
 vision, and through his long experience and vast acquaintance in the city and 
 adjacent territory, he has built up a select trade second to none in extent. Mr. 
 Taylor was born in Salt Lake City, and is interested in every measure tending to 
 aid the material progress of the metropolis. 
 
 R, M. Johnson & Co., Commission Merchants and Brokers, No. 23 West 
 First South Street. — The house under consideration is conducted by gentlemen 
 who have for many years held the confidence and esteem of the entire commu- 
 nity. R. M. Johnson has resided in Utah for twenty-three years, and prior to 
 establishing the business, on the first day of November, 1889, he was in the em- 
 ploy of the Pacific Express Company. Matthew White was in Salt Lake during 
 '66 and '68, but since then he has been engaged in the malt business in New 
 York. He returned to this city in August, 1889. The firm are rapidly build- 
 ing up an extensive trade. At present they give employment to two clerks, and 
 handle everything in the line of stocks, grain and merchandise. The firm are 
 also largely interested in real estate. They own the popular "Saltair" on the 
 lake, part of which is to be improved for a bathing resort, and the balance for 
 the erection of cottages. 
 
 Lynch & McCarroll, Real Estate. The business of this well-known 
 firm was established in March, 1887, by Lynch & Glasmann, and the firm name 
 was changed three years later upon the purchase by Mr. McCarroll of the inter- 
 est and good will of Mr. Glasmann. Mr. John T. Lynch has been a resident of 
 the Territory since 1870. He has long been interested in mining and other 
 leading industries of the city, and his acquaintance and popularity is attested by 
 the fact that for ten years he served in the capacity of postmaster of the grow- 
 ing city. Mr. George McCarroll brought to the business a knowledge of the 
 wants of real estate investors gained through a long experience in Denver. The 
 firm has a reputation for probity second to none, and they give strict atten- 
 tion to the interests of patrons, their responsibility and standing being vouched 
 for by such well-known financial institutions as the Bank of Salt Lake, Union 
 National Bank, Deseret National Bank and McCornick & Co. They are inter- 
 ested in additions in all parts of the city and have property to suit all intending 
 purchasers. While it would be out of the question for us to enumerate their 
 additions in an editorial work of this kind, a description of Salt Lake's pleasure 
 resorts would be incomplete without mention of their principal attraction, Gar- 
 field City, the first bathing resort ever established on the white sand beach of 
 the great salt sea, directly west of Garfield Beach, the Long Branch of the mid- 
 continent. Garfield City combines in one the advantage of a suburban city, a 
 mountain home and a seaside bathing resort. Fronting the beach and backed 
 by the mountain peaks and canyons, it furnishes the grandest view of lake and 
 islands. The city's streets are lined with trees, the water supply is abundant 
 and pure, over 700,000 gallons per day being supplied by the largest artesian 
 well in the West, situated in Buffalo Park, a beautiful spot in the center of the 
 city, which contains among its other attractions a herd of 100 buffalo and a large 
 number of other animals. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. IO3 
 
 The Clear Title Real Estate Agency, Geo. A. Meears, Manager, Rooms 
 4 and 5 Culmer Block. — This agency was established recently by the present 
 proprietor, George A. Meears, who, for the past several years has been exclu- 
 sively engaged in mining operations. A general real estate and mining broker- 
 age business is transacted, and three clerks are given employment, attendant 
 upon office affairs. Houses, lots, farms, gold, silver, lead and other mines and 
 mining stocks are bought and sold ; the trade extending, in real estate, through- 
 out the city and county ; and in mining, throughout Utah, Montana, Idaho, 
 Wyoming, Nevada and Colorado. Mr. Meears came to Utah when a boy, and 
 has been engaged in business some twenty-five years. He is well acquainted 
 at home and also throughout the country. His agency is a popular one 
 with the public, and his wide association with all classes of the community 
 brings a regular stream of patronage, which is continually increasing. He has 
 beep, and is, connected with a number of the largest enterprises in the West. 
 
 Sears & Liddle Co., Importers and Jobbers of Paints, Oils, Brushes, Etc., 
 No. 33 West First South Street. — In this particular line of industry there is no 
 house in the West that holds as popular and important a place as the above of 
 Sears & Liddle Co. Certainly, they are leaders of their line in Utah. The en- 
 terprise was first founded in 1875, by Sears & Liddle, and in 1889, upon the 
 admission of W. J. Bateman into partnership, the " Co." was added and the com- 
 pany underwent incorporation with a capital stock of $50,000. The duties of 
 president and manager are contingent upon N. Sears, whilst Mr. Bateman acts 
 as secretary. Mr. Sears is a well-known and highly-respected pioneer of Salt 
 Lake, having crossed the " trackless desert " in the early days of '64. Mr. Lid- 
 dle took up his residence here in 1872. The firm first began business whole- 
 saling grain and feed. Later, in 1880, they added paints and oils, and now their 
 stock is complete in every detail ; it embraces every variety of paints, oils, 
 brushes, window glass, ready-mixed paints, varnishes, etc., which find ready sale 
 throughout Utah. Ten clerks are required in the employ. 
 
104 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Danison & Sampson, Colorado Stables and Stock Yards, 317 South State 
 Road — These popular stables were formerly conducted by J. A. Nelson, but the 
 present firm succeeded February, 1890. Both gentlemen are from Idaho Springs, 
 Colorado, where Mr. Sampson was for many years conducting a meat shop, and 
 Mr. Danison was employed by a mining firm as manager. Mr. Danison is orig- 
 inally from Illinois, and Mr. Sampson from England. These stables are con- 
 ducted upon an extensive and satisfactory basis ; four hands are given employ- 
 ment, and a specialty is made of fine livery. They have large, commodious sta- 
 bles, centrally located and with sufficient room to accommodate seventy-five 
 horses. Horses are carefully boarded and cared for, and in connection with 
 their stock-yards a large amount of trading is transacted. 
 
 E. Y. & Thos. E. Taylor, 155 West South Temple. — This house deservedly 
 ranks as one of the leading and most popular hay, grain and produce firms of 
 Salt Lake City. The business was first established in 1877, since which time the 
 trade has rapidly increased from year to year under the experienced and active 
 attention of the proprietors, Messrs. E. Y. and Thos. E. Taylor. At the present 
 time nine hands are required in the employ. Both brothers are natives of Salt 
 Lake City and have many times shown a deep interest in the material prosperity 
 of the community in which they live and flourish. E. Y. Taylor was for some 
 time engaged in the wagon and blacksmithing business, and Thomas E. Taylor 
 was business manager for the Deseret News Co. before the organization of the 
 present firm. The business of this house has during its entire existence been 
 conducted in a conservative and systematic manner by gentlemen who arc thor- 
 oughly posted in every detail of the hay, grain and produce industry. 
 
 George A. Alder & Son, Exclusive Boot and Shoe dealers, No. 46 East 
 First South. — Most centrally located in the heart of the retail district, this house 
 is particularly fitted for commanding the fine trade of both the city and surround- 
 ing community. It is neatly arranged within, well stocked with the finest lines 
 of foot-wear, and its plate glass windows, elegantly dressed, present a most attrac- 
 tive appearance. The business of dealing exclusively in perfect-fitting shoes for 
 ladies and gentlemen, was inaugurated on the first day of March, [890, by Messrs. 
 George A. Alder and George D. Alder, and immediately took prominence in the 
 front rank of Salt Lake City's commercial interests. Both gentlemen are well 
 adapted for their specialty by their intimate knowledge of the trade and the 
 wants of their patrons, gained in a lifetime in the business in this city. Mr. 
 George A. Alder has been in the country twenty-four years and is well known 
 through his connection with the shoe departments of Z. C. M. I. and the Walker 
 Brothers Co.; having been seven years with the first-named association and in 
 the employ of the Walker Bros. Co. fifteen years. His son, Mr. George D. Al- 
 der also enjoys a vast acquaintance through having been raised in Salt Lake 
 City. 
 
 Hardy, Young & Co., General Merchandise, East First South. — Messrs. L. 
 G. and O. H. Hardy, brothers, established the above business in 1 881, it being 
 changed in 1887 to the present style upon the addition to the firm of Alonzo 
 Young and Elias Morris. Their trade is constantly increasing throughout the 
 city and county, demanding at the present time from eight to ten experienced 
 assistants to supply its service. The Hardy Brothers are thoroughly familiar 
 with the wants of their large circle of patrons, through an experience gained in 
 the past thirty-eight years in the city and surrounding community in connection 
 with the Burton-Gardner Company and their own stock range interests, and have 
 been also otherwise prominent in interests tending toward the building up of the 
 city and Territory. Mr. O. H. Hardy is also a director in the Utah Commercial 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 105 
 
 and Savings Bank. Mr. Young is thoroughly identified with the progress of 
 Salt Lake City through a residence of thirty years, and was identified with her 
 commercial interests in the boot and shoe line prior to joining forces with the 
 Hardy Brothers. The firm is at this writing located at 39 E. First South, but 
 will remove shortly to their magnificent five-story block now in course of con- 
 struction on Main Street, a block peculiarly fitted for their increasing business 
 as well as a model of architectural beauty and an ornament to the business and 
 financial centre of the city. The company were active instigators of the erection 
 of the new building which has been engraved in this work, and were the first to 
 propose its erection. 
 
 Roy & Co., Wholesale Fruit, Produce and Commission, No. 1 16 West First 
 South Street. — This well-known enterprise was first established in 1885, by Wm. 
 H. Roy, the present head of the firm, and it was not until the first of last Jan- 
 uary that Frank Cutler and Charles Martin were admitted into partnership. 
 
 The business at the present time gives every assurance of prosperity. There is 
 $10,000 invested in stock, five clerks are given employment and a specialty is 
 made of oranges and lemons in carload lots. Mr. Roy has been a resident ot 
 the city since 1872, and previously was engaged in general merchandise at 
 Park City for about ten years. He is a native of Montreal, Canada, but spent 
 his early days in Albany, N. Y. Mr. Cutler was employed for some years in 
 the wholesale produce and commission business with his father. He was born 
 and raised in this Territory. Mr. Martin has been with Mr. Roy ever since the 
 latter first commenced business here. He is also a native of Utah. These gen- 
 tlemen are all giving their undivided attention to building up a leading commis- 
 sion business and have long enjoyed a wide circle of business and social friends. 
 T. R. Jones & Co., Bankers, 161 South Main Street. — The house of T. R. 
 Jones & Co, was established by Mr. Jones in 1877 and the " Co." was added in 
 1 88 1, when S. J. Lynn was admitted into partnership. The business from year 
 to year has rapidly increased with the development of the country at large, and 
 at the present time it extends into all portions of Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyo- 
 
106 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 ming, Montana and Colorado. The bank at the present time is employing seven 
 clerks, and is transacting a general banking business in all its branches. They 
 deal largely in foreign and domestic exchange, attend carefully to collections, 
 make long loans on city real estate at low rates of interest, and give special at- 
 tention to the selling of ores and bullion, of -which consignments are solicited. 
 They make advances on ores, base bullion, gold and silver bars shipped for re- 
 fining. The bank has as correspondents: New York, J. B. Colgate & Co.; 
 Omaha, Omaha National Bank ; Chicago, First National Bank ; San Francisco, 
 Bank of California. Messrs. T. R. Jones and S. J. Lynn are well known 
 throughout commercial circles of the West, aud the firm name in the city of 
 Salt Lake, especially, stands deservedly high in the estimation of the people. 
 Mr, Jones came here in 1871 from San Francisco, and at once engaged in bank- 
 ing — an occupation that he has followed all his life. He is also the manager 
 and a stockholder in the Germania Lead Works, President of the Sierra Nevada 
 Lumber Company, and otherwise interested in many important enterprises of . 
 Salt Lake City. 
 
 Bailey & Sons, Wholesale and Retail Grocers, Grain and Seed Merchants, 
 214 South Main Street. — This enterprise is one that has long figured as a lead- 
 ing grocery house, popular with an immense retail custom, as well as having a 
 large wholesale trade throughout Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Colo- 
 rado. The business was first established back in the pioneer days of 1865, by 
 John and John H. Bailey. From its inception the store has always been noted 
 for carrying the largest and best-selected stock, controlling the most extensive 
 trade, and having the most centrally located apartments. They are well known 
 to be the oldest and largest firm of the kind in Utah. Ten men are required in 
 the employ as salesmen and bookkeepers and a specialty is made of shipping 
 grain and seed in carload lots. John and John H. Bailey are natives of Eng- 
 land, but emigrated to Utah when very young. Their sons were, so to speak, 
 born and brought up in the business. 
 
 Utah Cracker Factory, 27 East Third South Street. — The well-known 
 commercial enterprise under consideration was established sixteen years ago by 
 H. S. Reedall, and purchased of him in 1885 by Messrs. Geo. Husler and Henry 
 Wallace. The demand for their celebrated Silver brand of fine crackers is such 
 as to keep twenty-one hands constantly employed supplying a trade which is in- 
 creasing from year to year throughout Utah and the adjoining States and Terri- 
 tories. Mr. George Husler is the part-proprietor of the well-known Wasatch 
 Flouring Mills, and has for many years lent active aid in developing the city in 
 which he lives by encouraging public enterprises. He was the original estab- 
 lisher of the mills. Mr. Henry Wallace is a practical cracker manufacturer and 
 confectioner of long experience, having learned his trade in England, of which 
 country he is a native. He came to this city twenty-seven years ago and has 
 built up a vast acquaintance with the demands of the trade throughout the 
 Territory, and being thoroughly posted in every detail of his business, and 
 developing it with the development of the country tributary, he has given it 
 an enviable position in trade circles. 
 
 Sears, Jeremy & Co., 46 West First South Street. — This business was es- 
 tablished in 1875 by Isaac Sears. The firm name was changed to Sears & 
 Jeremy in 1885, and finally, in 1887, to the present style. Mr. Sears has always 
 been at the head of the house and he and also Mr. Jeremy are among the old 
 pioneer residents of Salt Lake City. This company are wholesalers of grain, 
 flour, feed and garden seeds and make a specialty of handling merchandise in 
 carload lots. The business transacted by the firm is the most extensive of any 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. IOJ 
 
 similar enterprise in the Territory. Eight hands are given employment in the 
 local departments and the trade extends generally throughout Utah. The mem- 
 bers of the firm are Isaac Sears, T, E. Jeremy, Jr., C. H. Spencer, Jr., and C. E. 
 Silverwood. Mr. Jeremy has for many years been an extensive manufacturer of 
 salt. Mr. Spencer has been in the flour and grain business during all of his 
 business life. He was born in this city, and prior to becoming a partner he was 
 employed by the house as a clerk. Mr. Silverwood attends to the larger portion 
 of the office affairs and he, too, was employed by the house as a clerk for thir- 
 teen years before being admitted into partnership. Mr. Silverwood was also 
 with the Z. C. M. I. for several years. 
 
 Sorensen & Carlquist, Furniture, Upholstery, 116 South Main Street. — 
 This house carries a complete line of both medium and superior grades of fur- 
 niture and upholstery, and caters to a large general trade throughout the Terri- 
 tory. John P. Sorensen and C. A. Carlquist carry a very large and complete 
 stock of goods in every detail and occupy the entire basement and upper floor 
 of their building at 1 16 South Main Street, as well as having a large warehouse 
 in the next block. The firm make a specialty of bedroom sets. They are job- 
 bers, manufacturers and dealers in all kinds of furniture, upholstery, spring beds, 
 feathers, mirrors, pictures, baby carriages, etc. The business was originally 
 established by them in 1882, and the trade has been on a steady increase ever 
 since. 
 
 Salt Lake Meat Co., cor. Third South and Fifth West Streets. — Detailed 
 mention is here made of a company that has recently, upon the tenth day of last 
 May, been organized upon a substantial and extensive basis by gentlemen who 
 enjoy the ripe advantage of many years' practical experience as wholesale dealers 
 in fresh and salted meats, and consignments are now received from leading pack- 
 ers of Chicago, Kansas City and Omaha. The company will shortly make a 
 specialty of handling Utah meats in preference to those of Swift & Co., who at 
 the present time are the principal consignors to this company. The company 
 occupy a two-story building fifty by sixty feet in dimensions and in the fall will 
 erect an additional building of fifty feet frontage. The establishment throughout 
 is equipped with every convenience essential to the conduct of a metropolitan 
 industry of this kind. The cold storage capacity is the largest in the West, being 
 sufficient for the handling and preserving of seventy-five cattle, four hundred 
 sheep and fifty hogs daily. Meat can be perfectly preserved for a period of sixty 
 days in their immense refrigerator. This refrigerator is a model of perfect ar- 
 rangement, supplied throughout with Bandbauer's patent track and rolling hooks 
 and by these means a beef needs neither lifting nor handling from the time it 
 leaves the wagon until it is packed and ready for shipment. The weighing of 
 beef is carried on in the same expeditious manner by means of requisite hoisting 
 machines which avoid all lifting or handling whatever. This is the only exclu- 
 sive cold storage receptacle for meat in the Territory. The officers of the com- 
 pany are August Roland and William T. Sampson. The former gentleman was 
 formerly engaged in the same business at Glenwood Springs upwards of twenty 
 years. He removed to this city on February 1, 1890. Mr. Sampson came here 
 from Idaho Springs, Colorado, in December, 1889. He has also had long ex- 
 perience in this business, having followed it for the past fifteen years. The com- 
 pany began operations with the assistance of twelve men but will add additional 
 hands as rapidly as the increase of business calls for it. The company will con- 
 nect with their business an extensive slaughter house which they are now erect- 
 ing. This will greatly facilitate their capacity for carrying on the industry on a 
 much larger scale. 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Utah and Montana Machinery Co., 259 South Main Street. — This lead 
 ing and important enterprise was established in 1883 and incorporated undei 
 the law of California with a capital stock of $50,000. The trade extends a| 
 through Utah, Montana, Idaho, Eastern Nevada, Wyoming and Western Cold 
 rado, and a successful agency of the company is located at Butte, Montana 
 The company imports and deals in mining machinery, engines, boilers, stead 
 pumps, lubricating oils, air compressors and rock drills, and make estimates fo 
 concentrating and stamp mills and smelters. The machinery manufactured has ; 
 deservedly high reputation as being perfect in mechanism and superior in quality 
 
 brigham young's grave. 
 
 The company also has the agency for the famous Westinghouse automati* 
 engines, Triumph concentrators, ore feeders and Fairbank's Standard scales 
 They succeeded the house of Parke, Lacy & Co., and the officers at the presen 
 time consist of B. T. Lacy, President; Jos. H. Mundy, Vice-President; C. I 
 Mason, Manager. Mr. Mason is the resident partner of the concern, and ha 
 the active management of the entire business. He is also the president and ; 
 large owner of stock in the Eagle Foundry and Machine Co. The other gen 
 tlemen, Messrs. Lacy and Mundy, are residents of California. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. IO9 
 
 Henry F. Clark, Fashionable Tailor, No. 29 East First South Street. — 
 This house enjoys a well earned reputation for producing the best fitting garments 
 at the lowest consistent prices, and there is none other in the city that has had a 
 longer and more valuable experience in the art of fine tailoring than Henry F. 
 Clark. He has followed the occupation all his life and always to the satisfaction 
 of his many patrons. Mr. Clark is a native of England, but he took up his res- 
 idence in Salt Lake City in 1873, and seven years later, in 1880, established the 
 business under consideration. Mr. Clark gives employment to three competent 
 assistants and caters to the best trade of the city. He carries a choice assort- 
 ment of fine cloths always on hand, and does cleaning and repairing work in an 
 artistic manner. 
 
 Houghton & McNair, No. 12 East Second South Street. — Though this 
 enterprise was recently established, in December, 1888, it is fast taking front 
 rank as a leader in its line, because it is conducted upon a metropolitan scale by 
 gentlemen thoroughly experienced and versed in every detail of the business. 
 The store is centrally locate J, conveniently and Systematically arranged tnrough- 
 out, and stocked with a choice line of hajdware and stoves. Tin roofing and 
 job work are also executed by experienced workmen, and the firm is sole agent 
 for the celebrated Jewel Gasoline Stoves, of which a decided specialty is made. 
 Four clerks are given employment, and the trade, already extensive through the 
 city, is rapidly spreading over the surrounding country. A. J. Houghton is a 
 native of Iowa and was formerly in business in Las Vegas, New Mexico. T. 
 B. McNair was formerly a wholesale and retail dealer in groceries at El Paso, 
 He is originally from Missouri. 
 
 John McDonald & Sons, 268 and 270 Main Street — The location of this 
 popular store is in one of the most desirable business portions of the city, con- 
 venient to the large circle of patrons which the house has always controlled and 
 catered to since the time of its inception in the early days of '62. At the pres- 
 ent time five clerks are required in the employ and a decided and successful 
 specialty is made of roasting coffees, and in carrying a complete and select line 
 of teas and fancy groceries. The members of the firm are: John McDonald, 
 Sr., John McDonald. Jr, and William McDonald. The elderly gentleman comes 
 originally from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, buc has made this city his home during 
 the greater portion of his life-time. During these years be has always been in- 
 timately associated in business and public affairs, having a deep interest in the 
 growth and prosperity of the city in which he lives and flourishes. Both of the 
 boys are natives of Utah. ' The store is a model of systematic arrangement. 
 It is commodious and fully stocked with everything in the line of both staple 
 and fancy groceries. 
 
 Barton & Co., Clothing and Gents' Furnishings, 44 Main Street. — This 
 well-known house, which is now under the control of Isaaj Barton, A. S. Geddes 
 and J. B. Toronto, is one of the most popular and best patronized establishments 
 of Salt Lake City. The enterprise was originally established in 1 879, by Barton, 
 Hedberg <fe Co. Mr. Hedberg retired from the firm in 1881, since which time 
 the firm has been known as Barton & Co. The wholesale business is fast assum- 
 ing important dimensions and at the present time the trade extends to many 
 parts of the surrounding country as well as locally. The company give employ- 
 ment to three clerks and handle a complete and judiciously selected stock of 
 clothing and gents' furnishings ; they make a specialty of fine and medium goods. 
 Mr. Barton is another of the old pioneer settlers that have received mention in 
 this volume, and for many years he was connected with S. P. Teasdel in the 
 clothing department He continued with Mr. Teasdel until establishing business 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 for himself in 1879. Mr. Barton is also interested in several stores in Davis 
 County. Mr. Geddes is also a pioneer, and his first business experience was in 
 the capacity of a school teacher; he entered the firm of Barton & Co. in 1885. 
 At the present time Mr. Geddes is identified with many important commercial 
 enterprises ; he is secretary and treasurer of the Workmen's Co-operative Associ- 
 ation ; director in the Music Hall Commercial and Manufacturing Company ; 
 stockholder of Grant Bros. Company ; and a stockholder of the State Bank of 
 Utah. Professor Toronto is also a Utah boy by birth and has been a prominent 
 teacher in the University of Deseret since 1875. 
 
 Salt Lake Hardware Co., 32 West Second South Street. — The members 
 of this firm, Jas. T. Clasbey, W. S. McCornick, J. B. Walden, H. W. Spencer and 
 B. F. Bauer, are well-known and influential residents of Salt Lake City. The 
 enterprise conducted by them is known as the Salt Lake Hardware Co., and 
 though recently established, in 1889, now controls one of the leading trades 
 
 BRIGHAM YOUNG'S FIRST RESIDENCE. 
 
 throughout Utah, Nevada and Idaho, where traveling salesmen are sent to rep- 
 resent their interests. The company has $75,000 invested in the business, gives 
 employment to fourteen competent hands and makes a great specialty of house- 
 furnishing hardware, also tin, sheet-iron and copper work. They wholesale and 
 retail fine builders' and house-furnishing hardware, stoves, ranges, tin and granite 
 ware, fine tools, miners' and contractors' supplies, guns, pistols, ammunition, 
 fishing tackle and sporting goods. Their trade in this line of hardware stock 
 and sporting goods is increasing rapidly from month to month, surpassing what 
 the original projectors had anticipated. James T. Clasbey is a native of Missouri, 
 but has been in Utah for nearly thirty years. W. S. McCornick is interested in 
 the banking firm of McCornick & Co. J, B. Walden is a,t present City Treas- 
 urer and was formerly with the firm of Pavey, Walden & Co. H. W. Spencer 
 was formerly of Evans & Spencer, sporting goods house. He is a native of 
 Utah and generally considered to be the best-posted man in the sporting goods 
 line in the Territory. B. F. Bauer is a native of New York State. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. Ill 
 
 C. E. Wantland, 209 Main Street, Real Estate. — Mr. Wantland is an active 
 member of the Real Estate Exchange and does an extensive business with out- 
 side investors. His business is that of a general investment agency, dealing in 
 Utah lands. He has the agency for the United Pacific Railroad Lands, and has 
 a thorough knowledge of the entire territory west of the Missouri River, having 
 been connected for many years with the Union Pacific interests in the West. 
 He has been a resident of this portion of the country for the past ten years and 
 stands high in public estimation. His eastern correspondence is of the very 
 best. 
 
 Langton & Knapton, Painters, 230 W. First South Street. — This firm is 
 undisputedly the representative one of its kind in Salt Lake City, having executed 
 some of the richest and most artistic work in many of our leading residences. 
 The business was established six years ago by the present members: Isaac 
 Langton and W. P. Knapton; both are Englishmen by birth, and have been 
 residents of Utah for the past nine years. At the present time they are em- 
 ploying six experienced painters and calciminers, and during busy seasons 
 many more according to the demand. They are general painters, grainers, sign 
 writers, paper hangers, calciminers, and house decorators. 
 
 California Brewery, No. 62 East First South Street. — This well-known 
 and favored institution has been in existence ever since 1864, when it was estab- 
 lished by the present proprietor, Henry Wagener. From fifteen to twenty hands 
 are given employment in the brewery, and from six to ten in the bottling de- 
 partment. The trade is principally located in this Territory, but, however, a 
 number of orders are received for their popular goods from points in Wyoming 
 and Idaho. During the coming summer it is the intention of Mr. Wagener to 
 greatly increase his facilities and extend his trade. The brewery is situated at 
 the mouth of Emigration Canyon. It is a model institution of its kind, manu- 
 facturing from eight to ten thousand barrels of the best quality of beer annually. 
 This business has a deservedly high reputation in the city and surrounding country 
 where its qualities are the best known and appreciated. A great and successful 
 specialty is made of bottled beer. The brewery has every facility for the direct 
 shipment of goods, as a railroad runs through the entire building, and, in fact, 
 everything about the premises are in perfect accord with a model and success- 
 ful institution of its kind. The building, in the main, is four stories high with 
 a basement. H. Wagener is a German by birth, but he left his native home 
 when a comparatively young man and emigrated to the western territories of 
 America. For some time he resided in California, but from the time of the es- 
 tablishment of the brewery here in '64, he has been a permanent resident of Salt 
 Lake City, 
 
 Scott & Anderson, Proprietors Sandy Sampling Works, Etc., Office 2 1 8 
 Main Street. — The business under consideration was founded at Salt Lake City 
 in the year 1 871 by the firm of Lewis, Johnson & Co., being bought by Messrs. 
 John S. Scott and James Anderson in 1875, and removed by them to Sandy, 
 thirteen miles south of this city. The firm have an extensive plant erected at 
 a cost of $15,000, which is certainly a model of its kind, complete in e,very par- 
 ticular. The main building is 32x75 feet, and two sheds 32x75, also two large 
 storing bins 14x250 and 12x100 feet. The works throughout are well supplied 
 with all the essential modern machinery for carrying on the business, and cover 
 about two acres of ground. At the present time about ten hands are given 
 employment and the trade extends throughout Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Mon- 
 tana. John S. Scott has been a resident of this city for the past nineteen years 
 and was for some time bookkeeper at the Winnemucca Mine and also for Wells, 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Fargo & Co. prior to 1875. Mr. Scott is also Secretary and Treasurer of the 
 Range Valley Cattle Co. James Anderson has also lived in the Territory for 
 nearly nineteen years and was formerly an assayer. He operated the first quartz 
 mill in Park City and has had a long experience in ores and bullion. He is the 
 Vice-President of the Eagle Foundry and Machine Company. Both of these 
 gentlemen have been identified with the social and commercial interests of Salt 
 Lake City since 1871 and can lay claim to a large circle of steadfast friends who 
 know them as honorable and upright business men in every sense of the word. 
 Both well & Hall, Real Estate Brokers, 224 Main Street. — This enter- 
 prising firm was established two yean; ago, and at the present time control a 
 large amount of desirable city and outside acreage property. They buy and sell 
 property, make collections, and transact a general commission business. The 
 firm are owners of the popular City Park Addition situated on Eighth West 
 Street, and comprising forty-nine acres with some fifty new houses recently erect- 
 
 
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 W. S. M'CORNICK'S RESIDENCE, SALT LAKE CITY. 
 
 ed. Nearly all of the real estate handled is their own property. G. R. Bothwell 
 is originally from Nebraska, as is also G. G. Hall. Both are enterprising and 
 energetic citizens, deeply interested in the material growth and development of 
 Salt Lake City. 
 
 The Van Buskirk Investment Company, No. 179 Main Street, corner Sec- 
 ond South Street. — This is an industry that was established last January by D. 
 Van Buskirk and T. C. Stebbins, and to-day controls an extensive business. 
 The company operates in mining property and is at present forming a large 
 Eastern syndicate. They give attention to the handling of additions, and caring 
 for the property of rion- residents. Mr. Van Buskirk has been a real estate oper- 
 ator upwards of twenty-five years, and prior to last January was in business in 
 Kansas City. Mr. Stebbins is the practical mining man of the firm. 
 
 Joseph Simon, Wholesale Furnishing Goods and Notions, No. 62 West 
 Second South Street. — This is a popular industry in Salt Lake City, and the 
 trade of the house extends out over Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, where 
 three traveling salesmen are sent to represent their interests. In the local de- 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. I 1 3 
 
 partments here six clerks are given employment. Joseph Simon is an active 
 member of the Chamber of Commerce, and prior to establishing the above busi- 
 ness in 1888, he was a member of the firm of Simon Bros. He is thoroughly- 
 posted in every detail concerning furnishing goods and notions, and carries a 
 large and well-selected stock. He has resided in Salt Lake seventeen years. 
 
 Beck, Stephan & Kennedy, Real Estate and Investments, No. 239 S. 
 Main Street, is the firm that controls those desirable tracts known as the 
 Chamberlain addition, located seven miles west of the city and containing eighty 
 acres; Salt Lake Park, one and one-half miles from the city limits West ; and 
 and West Salt Lake one and one-half miles North West. The firm was estab- 
 lished in December 1889, and is now conducted by Messrs. Beck and Kennedy, 
 for Mr. Stephan retired last February. Both gentlemen are well posted in realties. 
 Mr. Beck has been in the business here for the past seven years. Mr. Kennedy 
 has lately been doing business in such leading cities as Pittsburg, Chicago, Kan- 
 sas City and Denver. 
 
 J. C. Murphy & Co., 218 Main Street, Manufacturers of Rubber Stamps, 
 Stencils and Seal Presses. — This is an important manufacturing industry of the 
 city, for the articles manufactured are in the hands of all bankers, jobbers and 
 commercial men generally. J. C. Murphy established himself in business in 
 1880, and his partner, C. W. Caffall, was admitted in 1885. The firm control 
 the leading trade of the line in the city, and have three traveling salesmen who 
 solicit throughout Utah, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. Three hands are given 
 employment in the local departments. Mr. Murphy has been a resident of the 
 city nine years, Mr. Caffall seventeen years. Both are thoroughly experienced 
 in their art and are enjoying a prosperous trade. Mr. Caffall is a native of Eng- 
 land, and was formerly a salesman for John Daynes, in the music business. 
 
 Joseph Baumgarten, Fashionable Tailor, No. 260 Main Street. — The 
 house under consideration is the oldest and largest tailoring establishment in 
 Salt Lake City. Prior to his opening up a store here in 1877, Mr. Baumgarten 
 was in the same business in New York City. His native country is Austria, 
 but he emigrated to the States as early as 1865. He gives employment to thir- 
 teen competent cutters and general tailors, and controls the elite trade of the 
 city. His store is centrally located and stocked throughout with the choicest 
 grades of both domestic and imported goods of all patterns. Mr. Baumgarten is 
 also a stockholder in the Utah National Bank, and otherwise interested in the 
 commercial development of the city. He was one of the first members of the 
 Chamber of Commerce, and has always been actively interested in this import- 
 ant body. 
 
 Pratt Bros., Real Estate, Loan and Rental Agents, No. 55 West First 
 South Street. — This company are the well-known platters of Lake City, situated 
 on the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake, in Tooele County, and about two 
 and a half miles from Garfield. It is a delightfully located place, and a most de- 
 sirable spot for summer residences. Irrigation is made easy from a permanent 
 water supply half a mile distant from the main street, and, all in all, as a town- 
 site, Lake City is unequalled. The agency of Pratt Bros, was founded in Feb- 
 ruary, 1888, and the above city was the first ever platted on the shores of the Salt 
 Lake. Milando Pratt is a notary public. For ten years prior to 1888 he was in 
 the Historian's office. He came to Utah, when a boy, in 1850, and has been in- 
 terested in numerous industries, such as merchandising, machine works, etc. O. 
 P. Pratt is a native of Utah and has been a well-known merchant for some years. 
 He and his brother are the publishers of the " Life and Travels of Parley P. Pratt " 
 and other publications. 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Cannon's Real Estate Agency, 66 Main Street. — The agency under con- 
 sideration is one that was established in 1887 by George M. and John M. Can- 
 non, and has become an important factor among the leading and most influen- 
 tial commercial enterprises of the city of Zion. Lewis M. Cannon was admitted 
 to partnership in 1S90. The firm have rapidly added to their list of realties, de- 
 sirable pieces of both inside and outside property. They control the popular and 
 desirable subdivision known as Forest Dale, and in selling lots in this addition 
 they make a decided specialty, Forest Dale, of which an engraving is given 
 herewith, is situated just South of the South Boulevard. An electric street car 
 track is now in process of construction and ere the close of the next thirty days 
 will be completed, running direct to this addition. The firm at the present time 
 are giving employment to three clerks in their office and are satisfied that in the 
 near future real estate will take another decided advance as soon as there has 
 been building enough to satisfy the present active demand. George M. Cannon 
 
 GEO. M. CANNON'S FOREST DALE. 
 
 is the present County Recorder, and this office he has filled faithfully with credit 
 both to himself and his constituents for the past six years ; prior to this he was 
 engaged as a school teacher. Mr. Cannon is also a director in the Utah Com- 
 mercial and Savings Bank ; the Salt Lake Fish and Dairy Company ; the People's 
 Equitable Co-op.; the Border Ranch and Stock Company, and otherwise interested 
 in important local industries. John M. and Lewis M. Cannon each give their 
 active attention to the office affairs in connection with the agency, and are thor- 
 oughly experienced and reliable real estate men. 
 
 The Utah Stove and Hardware Co., 32 E. First South Street. — The en- 
 graving in connection with this volume represents one of the most complete and 
 modern buildings in the city. It is constructed of pressed brick with stone 
 facings, five stories high; 28x100 feet in dimensions, and cost $55,000. The 
 Utah Stove Co. was incorporated in 1889 with a capital stock of $75,000, the 
 officers being P. W. Madsen, president; J. R. Winder, secretary and treasurer; 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. I I 5 
 
 Thomas A. Williams, manager. The company employ fifteen clerks, and carry 
 one of the largest and most complete stocks of stoves, mantels, grates, and 
 builders' hardware that can be found in any similar institution of the West. 
 They handle all the leading brands such as the famous Redway & Burton 
 (Early Breakfast) stoves, the famous Aladdin stoves and ranges, and Acorn 
 stoves and ranges, all bought from the leading manufacturers of the East. They 
 also carry a full line of very fine cutlery, both English, American and German. 
 The manufacturing of tinware and stove trimmings of all kinds is an important 
 feature of the business. The officers of the company have been spoken of on 
 other pages in connection with our leading banking, jobbing, and retail indus- 
 tries. 
 
 Heber J. Grant & Co., General Insurance Agents, Herald Building. — 
 The largest and most important insurance agency of the Territory is the firm 
 whose name is the subject of this sketch. The business was first founded in 
 1 875 by Heber J. Grant, and it was not until the 12th day of December, 1888, 
 that the company became incorporated, with a capital stock of $ioo,oco, and 
 the following gentlemen were elected to their respective offices ; Heber J. Grant, 
 President ; Richard W. Young, Vice-President ; Horace G. Whitney, Secretary 
 and Treasurer. Five clerks are required in the offices as bookkeepers and ac- 
 countants, The leading companies of the world are represented, including such 
 as the Liverpool & London & Globe, Home of New York, Phoenix of Hartford, 
 Hartford of Connecticut, and many others. The company are also agents for 
 the Home Fire Insurance Co. of Utah, and the Home Life Insurance Co. of 
 Utah. Mr. Grant is president of the former, which has a paid-up capital of 
 $200,000, and vice-president of the latter, which has a cash capital of $100,000. 
 The Home Fire has been in successful operation since it was organized in Sep- 
 tember, 1886, and the Home Life since March, 1889. Heber J. Grant is exten- 
 sively interested in several corporations in Salt Lake City, among the more im- 
 portant ones being the State Bank of Utah, as President ; the Co-operative 
 Wagon and Machine Co., as President; the insurance companies mentioned; 
 the Herald Co., as Vice-President, etc. R. W. Young has been spoken of in 
 connection with the Salt Lake Theatre. H. G. Whitney, the Secretary and 
 Treasurer, is also the business manager of the Salt Lake Herald. 
 
 The Utah Forwarding Co., Offices Deseret National Bank Building. — 
 Under this heading will be mentioned a number of important commercial enter- 
 prises operated in whole or in part by the gentlemen who are the controllers of 
 the Utah Forwarding Company : Messrs. C. W. Lyman and Geo. Y. Wallace. 
 This company was established and incorporated in 1875, with a capital stock of 
 $40,000. The Utah Forwarding Company has as its officers : Geo. Y. Wal- 
 lace, President and Superintendent; John Flowers, Secretary ; C. W. Lyman, 
 Treasurer. 
 
 The Northwestern Forwarding Company was incorporated in 1887, with a 
 capital of $40,000, its business being that of commission and forwarding, hay 
 grain, flour, coal and salt, the trade being largely located in Idaho and Montana. 
 Col. C. F. Lloyd is manager at Butte City, and C. Bunting at Blackfoot, Idaho. 
 Its officers are, C. W. Lyman, President; George Y. Wallace, Treasurer, and 
 John Flowers, Secretary. 
 
 The Deseret Salt Company was incorporated in 1883 with a capital stock 
 of $50,000, and has works at Farmington, Hot Springs, and Monument. 
 The trade is largely in Idaho and Montana and the officers are : John Sharp, 
 President; C. W. Lyman, Secretaiy and Treasurer; Geo. Y. Wallace, Superin- 
 tendent. 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 The Tintic Iron Company has as its officers : John Sharp, President ; C. W. 
 Lyman, Secretary, and L. E. Riter, Superintendent at mines, which are located 
 at Tintic, Juab County, The business, which is that of iron ore mining, was in- 
 corporated in 1 88 1, with a capital stock of $200,000. 
 
 The Western Cement Company, W. P. Noble, President ; and C. W. Lyman, 
 Treasurer and Secretary, is purely a Salt Lake industry, with works located on 
 the Rio Grande Western Railroad, where, at the present time, costly and valuable 
 improvements are in progress in additional buildings. The industry is a recent 
 addition to the commercial interests of the city, having been established during 
 the past year of 1889. The company has a capital of $20,000, manufactures 
 native and Portland cement, and comprehends a territory of trade embracing 
 the entire surrounding country within a radius of several hundred miles. 
 
 J. E. DOOLY'S RESIDENCE. 
 
 The Omaha Live Stock Co, is officered by C. W. Lyman, President ; Geo. Y. 
 Wallace, Secretary, and C. Bunting, manager of the ranch, which is located on Lost 
 River, Idaho. The company was incorporated in 1884, with a capital of $60,000. 
 
 The Clover Valley Land and Stock Co. was incorporated with a capital of 
 $500,000, in 1884, with extensive ranches in Humboldt and Elko Counties, Ne- 
 vada, comprising about 10,000 head of cattle and 1000 horses. The company 
 owns some 70,000 acres of land in Nevada. The trade is mostly centered in the 
 California market. The officers are : W. P. Noble, President ; C. W. Lyman, 
 Secretary ; Geo. Y. Wallace, Treasurer, 
 
 The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co., with a capital of $800,000, oper- 
 ating in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, is officered by Geo. Y. Wallace, 
 President, and C. W. Lyman, Treasurer. 
 

 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. H7 
 
 The Blackfoot Bridge and Land Co., controlling a toll bridge at Blackfoot, 
 is officered as follows : W. S. McCornick, President ; Geo. Y. Wallace, Secretary ; 
 C. Bunting, Superintendent. The company has a capital of $2 5, 000. and was 
 incorporated in 1880. Geo. Y. Wallace has resided in Utah since 1872. He is 
 one of Salt Lake's most prominent citizens, and is actively interested in many 
 enterprises of moment. C. W. Lyman has lived here twelve years, and, as is 
 well known, is also a leading business man, connected with many important in- 
 dustries. John Sharp and W, S. McCornick have been heretofore mentioned in 
 connection with the banking institutions of which they are the head, respectively, 
 the Deseret National and W. S. McCornick & Co. 
 
 The American Clothing and Shoe Company, No. 120 South Main 
 Street, was established in March, 1890, and has rapidly built up a large trade 
 throughout the city and surrounding country. Four clerks are now required in 
 the employ and a specialty is made of furnishing goods and hats, the particular 
 brands being Stetson and Christy hats, Wilson Bros.' shirts and the E. & W. 
 collars. The individual members of the firm are : Charles T. Vollmer, Ernest J. 
 Walter and Joseph, Webber, Jr. Mr. Vollmer is a native of Ohio, and previous to 
 settling here in 1 889 he was in business in Colorado. Mr. Walter is from Wis- 
 consin and Mr. Webber is a resident of Chicago. 
 
 Carroll & Kern No. 29^ W. First South Street, are leading architects of 
 the city, and from them several important plans and specifications of new blocks in 
 process of erection were obtained for engravings in this work, among which 
 might be mentioned the Deseret Woolen Mills, the Mrs. Jennings residence and 
 the Walker Terrace. They employ twelve draughtsmen, foremen, etc., and 
 give special attention to modern sanitary improvements, drainage, ventilating, 
 heating, etc. The business was established in 1878 by Wm. Carroll, contractor 
 and builder, and in 1887 Martin D. Kern was admitted into partnership. Mr. 
 Carroll is from Liverpool, Eng., where he devoted the better portion of his 
 life to building operations. Mr. Kern is a native of Germany, and was 
 educated at the Polytechnic School, Munich, Germany, where he graduated with 
 high honors. He has devoted his life to the art. 
 
 F. E. McGurrin, Official Stenographer, Offices, fourth floor Progress Build- 
 ing. — Mr. McGurrin is probably the most rapid shorthand reporter and type- 
 writer operator in America, and, in fact, Mr. McGurrin's record of 125 words per 
 minute, blindfolded, exceeds by 20 words all records ever made upon a type- 
 writing machine. In a recent shorthand contest in Salt Lake City, Mr. McGur- 
 rin bested the acknowledged champion of the East by a record of 288 to 267 
 words per minute. He is now considering a proposition from the manufacturers 
 of the Remington machine to visit London and give exhibitions. A golden 
 opportunity is offered in the Practical Shorthand College of which Mr. McGurrin 
 is the manager and superintendent, for students desiring a thorough and prac- 
 tical knowledge of shorthand and typewriting in all its branches. The "Graham " 
 method of shorthand and the Remington typewriter are taught and two capable 
 assistant teachers are employed. Many of the best positions afforded by lead- 
 ing corporations and prominent industries are held by graduates of this college, 
 and it is well known that good stenographers are always in demand. Mr. 
 McGurrin has resided in Salt Lake City since September, 1886. At that time 
 he competed for and won the position of court stenographer of this city, against 
 ten antagonists. He lived formerly in Grand Rapids, Mich., and held the posi- 
 tion of official reporter in Michigan for several years. He is the agent for the 
 Remington machine, which he himself operates, and does an extensive business 
 in this line. 
 
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 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 Varney & Matthews, Real Estate and Loans, Insurance and Mines, No. 
 239 South Main Street, established themselves in the above business in August, 
 1 889, and are now a leading firm of the city, making a specialty of investments for 
 non-residents. They employ three clerks in their office. A. J. Varney came to 
 this city from Colorado. He was formerly extensively interested in mining there. 
 H. J. Matthews is also from Colorado, and was formerly in the hay and grain 
 business in Aspen. Both gentlemen are experienced realty operators and are 
 building up a large patronage. Ttiey are here to stay. 
 
 Arbogast & Trumbo Co., No. 108 Main Street, and 48 East First South 
 Street. — One of the most metropolitan-appearing establishments in Salt Lake 
 City is this of the Arbogast & Trumbo Co , manufacturers of fine confectionery 
 and ice cream. The store is situated in the busiest section of Main Street and 
 is a fashionable resort with the elite of the city. A specialty is made of fine 
 French candies and ice cream. This institution is the most complete, and, in 
 
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 popular and have an extensive sale throughout Utah, Idaho. Montana, Colorado, 
 Wyoming and Nevada. The business was first founded in 1873 by Arbogast & 
 Dyer, and changed to the present style in 1877, upon the admission of Isaac 
 Trumbo. The trade has rapidly increased from year to year and at the present 
 time upwards of fifty hands are required in the employ. This is a brief review 
 of an institution that holds front rank, peer among peers, of the leading concerns 
 of the kind in the country, and the citizens of Salt Lake are proud that they 
 can lay claim to an enterprise lending such material aid to the dignity of the 
 young metropolis. George Arbogast moved from Boston to the West in 1866, 
 and to Utah in 1870. He first engaged in mining, but soon afterwards became 
 interested with Mr. Dyer in the confectionery business. The company owns two 
 large farms and is also extensively interested in California mines. Mr. Arbo- 
 •gast's partner, Isaac Trumbo, is a prominent capitalist in San Francisco, and in- 
 terested in many leading enterprises there. He has always lived in the West. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. II9 
 
 A. R. Derge, Real Estate and Investments, Offices in Bank of Salt Lake 
 Building. — Special attention has been given by Mr. Derge to handling property 
 on Capitol Hill. He has done a representative business from the time his offices 
 were first opened in February, 1890, and the popular building sites on Capitol 
 Hill have attracted an enviable amount of attention from far-seeing investors who 
 realize the superior advantages the beautiful spot offers for permanent building 
 purposes. Mr. Derge was formerly interested with C. H. Parsons in the book 
 and stationery business. He has lived in Salt Lake since October, 1888, at 
 which date he sold out his drug interests in Colorado. 
 
 Sam Levy, Manufacturer, Importer and Dealer in Cigars and Tobacco, Nos. 
 171 and 173 Main Street. — This industry is the largest of its kind in the districts 
 of Utah, Idaho and Montana. Mr. Levy manufactures twenty-five different 
 brands of cigars, among the leading of which are the " Famous " and " Old 
 Crow." He is a direct importer of Havana tobacco, and carries a full line of 
 tobacco and smokers' supplies generally. The business was established in 1870, 
 and at the present time thirty hands are required in the employ. Mr. Levy is an 
 Englishman by birth, but prior to taking up his residence in Salt Lake City, in 
 1870, he was in the cigar business in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In fact, he has been 
 a manufacturer and dealer in cigars and tobacco all his life. 
 
 Steele & Co., West First South Street. — This is one of Salt Lake's new 
 commercial enterprises which was established during the past year, with a capital 
 stock of $20,000, and now employs a force of nine clerks. The house has al- 
 ready built up a fine wholesale trade extending all through Utah, Nevada and 
 portions of Idaho and Wyoming. They carry a full line of wooden-ware, tin- 
 ware, crockery and toys, as well as imported novelties (European and Asiatic), 
 also teas and coffees. In connection with their wholesale business they have a 
 retail department, known as " The Fair," where their uniform low prices, great 
 variety of useful and ornamental goods, together with the manifested desire to 
 please their patrons, have secured them an immense trade. The firm, through 
 their upright, honorable dealing, and close prices on all their goods, certainly de- 
 serve the success which has attended them during their brief business existence 
 in Salt Lake City. 
 
 Parisian Millinery Parlors, No. 26 Main Street, Mme. C, L. Lamb, Pro- 
 prietor. — This is the most artistically arranged and completely stocked millinery 
 establishment of Utah. It was founded on the first day of March, 1889. Twelve 
 milliners are now given employment, and a specialty is made of the latest novel- 
 ties in fine imported goods. The trade of the house is rapidly increasing from 
 month to month and already embraces Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming 
 and Colorado, aggregating $20,000 yearly. Mme. Lamb caters to the fashiona- 
 ble and to the largest trade of the city. H'er goods are nearly all imported direct 
 from Paris, and her parlors, especially the pattern room, are the most elaborate 
 and complete west of Chicago. She is a lady thoroughly experienced in every 
 detail of the millinery art, and has the absistance of Mr. Lamb in the conduct of 
 the business. Mr. Lamb possesses an artistic taste in the selection of stylish 
 goods, having had years of experience in the business. 
 
 David James & Co., Tinners, Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitters, No. 67 
 Main Street. — A review of the pioneer industries would be incomplete without 
 mention of the firm whose name heads this article, an enterprise of twenty years' 
 standing, the leaders in their line of business. In 1853 David James came to 
 Utah from England, and after a varied and thorough experience in farming, rail- 
 roading and lumbering in the new Territory, building up a vast acquaintance, 
 the foundation of the present business was laid by him in 1872. Later, his two 
 
120 
 
 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 sons, D. W. and H. C. James, and W. H. Schuter were taken into partnership, 
 and from year to year the business has grown to its present proportions. The 
 trade has obtained a hold not only throughout the city, but also through Utah, 
 Wyoming and Idaho. Besides taking care of all water, gas, heating and roof- 
 ing work, particular attention is given to sanitary work, and a specialty is made 
 of modernizing defective plumbing. The name of the firm has become a house- 
 hold word, for they are the oldest and most widely known in the city. 
 
 W. H. McClure & Co,, 34^ East Second South Street. — Prominent 
 among the active real estate firms of Salt Lake City that have, since their busi- 
 ness was first established in January, 1889, been influential in imparting a healthy 
 and normal growth to realties, is the above of W. H. McClure & Co. Both 
 members, Messrs. W. H. McClure and J. J. Cone, have long been leading busi- 
 ness men of Canyon City, Col., and the latter gentleman, at the present time, is 
 looking after the firm's interests there. Mr. McClure has been dealing in real 
 estate in Canyon City for the past fifteen years, and ten years prior to that he 
 
 THE SCOTT-AUERBACH BUILDING. 
 
 was engaged in the general merchandise business in the same city. The firm 
 employ a competent assistant here in the person of John A Adams. They con- 
 trol that beautiful and conveniently located addition known as Central Park. 
 This addition is situated on State Street, about three and a half miles from the 
 postoffice and one and a half miles from the city limits. It has been on the 
 market but a short time, but is already fast gaining in popularity. 
 
 J. W. Whitehead, Jr., Real Estate, Office 415 Progress Building, — Mr. 
 Whitehead has been a resident of this city for the past ten years and has a host 
 of both social and commercial friends. He formerly traveled for the well-known 
 Chicago grocery house of Reid, Murdock & Fisher, and at that time made this 
 city his headquarters. He is an active member of the Real Estate Exchange, 
 and has figured prominently at the head of many important public movements 
 having as an object the promotion of Salt Lake City's trade and commerce. He 
 has the confidence and esteem of the entire business community. Mr. White- 
 head was born and raised in the city of St. Joe, Mo. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 121 
 
 People's Forwarding Co. — There is no better or more favorably-known 
 business house in Utah than that of the People's Forwarding Co., under the 
 management of E. E. Rich, Nos. 24 and 26 East Second South Street. The 
 company occupies an area of 3000 square feet and carries a stock of nearly a 
 million pounds of merchandise, unloading from three to five cars daily to supply 
 its local trade, saying nothing of the number of cars constantly in transit, which 
 are bought and sold without loading or unloading. In Salt Lake City the com- 
 pany handles a large amount of goods on commission. In addition to their 
 trade in flour, hay, grain, feed, potatoes, etc., the company controls and operates 
 one of the largest and most convenient salt beds in the Territory, situated on 
 the shores of Great Salt Lake, twelve miles north of the city. E. E. Rich, the 
 manager, is a native of England, but has resided in the Territory for over twenty- 
 three years. He is an energetic, enterprising citizen and an active member of 
 the Utah Produce Exchange. 
 
 The Cullen, under the proprietorship of S. C. Ewing, is the model hotel 
 of Salt Lake, and one of the most popular in the West. The building, of which 
 a view has been given in connection with an engraving of Second South Street, 
 is one of the most metropolitan appearing structures of the city ; it is five stories 
 high, lighted by electricity, possesses a steam elevator and the latest improved 
 fire escapes ; electric call bells are arranged in each room, and throughout, the 
 hotel is elegantly furnished, and accommodation can be afforded 125 guests. 
 There are suits of rooms with bath rooms attached on each floor, and, all in all, 
 the Cullen bears the well appropriated name of being " the first class hotel " be- 
 tween Chicago and San Francisco. Sam Ewing has been in the hotel business 
 fifteen years in Salt Lake City, and was formerly, since 1863, extensively inter- 
 ested in mining. J. H. Van Horn, chief clerk, has been in the business ten years 
 in Salt Lake City, and comes originally from Pittsburg. Will H. Frigate was 
 formerly clerk in a leading hotel of Kanaas City, T. Cotter is the night clerk. 
 
 Salt Lake Mill and Elevator Co., Salt Lake City, can justly lay claim 
 to many flourishing industries that compare favorably with those of larger east- 
 ern cities. The institution now under consideration is the largest of the kind in 
 Utah. There are twenty hands employed about the mill and elevator and the 
 superior grade of flour manufactured has an active sale throughout Utah, Mon- 
 tana, Idaho and Wyoming It was in December, 1888, that the industry was 
 established, though the company was incorporated the preceding March with a 
 capital stock of $100,000. The officers are : Chas. Baldwin, President ; H. A. 
 Barnard, Vice-President ; W. S. McCornick, Treasurer : B. R. Towndrow, Jr., 
 Secretary and Manager. Mr. Baldwin is a practicing attorney of the city, inter- 
 ested in numerous important industries. Mr. Barnard is a leading citizen of 
 Moline, 111. Mr. McCornick has been more fully mentioned on other pages of 
 our work in connection with his bank and other interests. B. R. Towndrow has 
 the active management of the affairs of the mill and is thoroughly posted and 
 experienced in its every detail. He came here two years ago, at the time the 
 company was incorporated, and took charge as the manager and secretary, 
 
 Elias Morris, Contractor and Builder. — Since the year of inception of his 
 business, in i860, Mr. Morris has held front rank among the leading and best- 
 known contractors and builders in the West. To-day he controls a trade which 
 embraces all the adjacent States and Territories, and gives employment to from 
 ten to one hundred men, according to the number of contracts on hand. He 
 handles largely smelters and refineries and more especially the Helefitted fur- 
 naces for roasting silver ore, of which he is the sole builder. This furnace has a 
 high reputation among mining men and is generally considered superior to all 
 
122 
 
 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 others. Bishop Morris is an extensive manufacturer of Mosaic tile and stone, 
 Portland cement piping for chimneys, sewers, etc., also cement stone for house 
 trimmings and marble and monumental work. He also carries a line of the fol- 
 lowing goods in amount and variety superior to that of any western house : 
 English Portland cement, mantels in wood, iron and slate, grates, and tiles in 
 
 great variety. Bishop Elias Morris is a native of Wales, but emigrated to Utah 
 with the early pioneers in 1852, and has been a contractor and builder all his 
 life. In connection with his above business he also owns one of the largest 
 roller flour mills in the Territory. This mill is situated upon North Temple 
 Street and has a capacity of turning out 150 barrels daily of the best quality of 
 flour. In connection he also runs a stone-sawing, rubber and polishing mill. 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 1 23 
 
 H. C. Lett & Son, Real Estate, No. 257 South Main Street. — This agency- 
 is perhaps one of the best known in the city, and, as regards the amount of 
 business transacted, there are but few as important. The firm are. recognized 
 authority upon Salt Lake realty subjects, and their name is sufficient guarantee 
 of probity and good faith. The agency has been established a little over one 
 year. The individual members are H. C. Lett and his son, W. H. Lett. The 
 former gentleman has heretofore been spoken of in the historical portion of this 
 volume in connection with an article upon the Real Estate Exchange, an influ- 
 ential and active body of which he is the esteemed president H. C. Lett is a 
 former resident of Denver and was there the manager of the Stone Department 
 of the Union Pacific Railroad. His son was his assistant. The firm control 
 some of the most desirable property in the city and offer many inducements to 
 distant as well as local investors. 
 
 Spencer & Kimball, No. 160 South Main Street, control a leading trade 
 among those who are fastidious in their tastes as regards fine footwear. This 
 house carries a large and select line and makes a specialty of the finest'grades of 
 shoes, and in custom work and repairing. The firm established themselves in 
 1884, and each year's business has shown a marked increase until now their 
 trade extends all over the city and surrounding country, and many orders are 
 also received by mail. They handle a popular line of $3 shoes, the famous Say- 
 ard shoes, ladies' fine shoes and all leading brands. The store is located in the 
 very central portion of the city, and nine clerks are employed. J. D. Spencer 
 and Frank D. Kimball are both native born citizens, and have long held promi- 
 nent places in the social and commercial concerns of Salt Lake. The former 
 was for some time employed in the Z. C. M. I. The latter is engaged as teller 
 in McCornick's bank. 
 
 E. C. Coffin Hardware Company, Progress Building, 145 Main Street. — 
 In reviewing the many prominent industries of Salt Lake City which have each 
 in turn contributed aid in building up the city, we are justified in giving space to 
 a new arrival. The E. C. Coffin Hardware Company was duly established and 
 incorporated last January, with a capital stock of $100,000, and has for its ex- 
 ecutive staff and stockholders business men who have long held foremost places 
 in the commercial circles of Salt Lake City. E. C. Coffin is the President ; M. 
 H. Coffin, the Vice-President ; and N. J. Randall, the Secretary, whilst among 
 the stockholders are C. R. Barratt, W. B. Farr, and F. H. Auerbach. The com- 
 pany has been started upon a metropolitan basis. The building occupied is one 
 of the handsomest and most imposing structures in the city. Two traveling 
 salesmen have been sent out over the Territory of Utah and Idaho, and nine 
 clerks are given employment in the local departments. To the visitor the store 
 at once presents an attractive and business-like appearance. The stock of goods 
 is new and complete in every particular and embraces everything in general 
 hardware, miners' supplies, etc., everything for the housekeeper, for the builder, 
 the mechanic, blacksmith, for the mine and mill and for the general public. E. 
 C. and N. H. Coffin are originally from Iowa, but prior to taking up their resi- 
 dence here they were in the hardware business in Idaho. They both enjoy the 
 benefit of a long experience in this line. Mr. Randall attends to the active du- 
 ties of secretary. Mr. Barratt is one of our old pioneers, having resided here for 
 the past thirty years. He is the ex-postmaster of the city. W. B. Farr is the 
 president of a bank at Hailey, Idaho. F. H. Auerbach is generally reputed to 
 be one of the wealthiest gentlemen in the Territory. 
 
 The West Side Rapid Transit Company is to be built to connect with the Salt 
 Lake Rapid Transit Company and to run on the west side, over the Jordan River. 
 
124 
 
 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 J. C. Cutler & Bro., on Market Row, West First South Street. — 
 Have been the sole agents of the Provo Woolen Mills, located at Provo, Utah, 
 since 1877, and the Deseret Woolen Mills, located in this city, since 1889. 
 They handle the entire output of these mills, amounting to about $400,000 an- 
 nually, embracing everything in the line of flannels, cloths, blankets, shawls, 
 yarns, also manufacturing overshirts, underwear and knit hosiery, leggings, mit- 
 tens, etc. John C. and Jos. G. Cutler are well-known business men of Salt Lake 
 City, and their trade is substantially established throughout the western country. 
 The engraving herewith, from the design of the architect, shows the new build- 
 ing now in process of erection on Main Street, opposite the Z. C. M. I., which 
 will be occupied in part by them. The article on page 73 is a description of the 
 Deseret Woolen Mills Co., and the engraving in connection therewith shows 
 their building. The Provo Woolen Mills are shown in the cut on page 122. 
 This firm is represented in the territory west of the Mississippi by fifteen travel- 
 ing agents, and twenty-five hands are employed in the salesroom and tailoring 
 
 establishment where suits are made from their own cassimeres only. The PrOvo 
 Mill, an eight-set mill, employs 1 50 hands, and uses from 400,000 to 500,000 
 pounds of wool annually, turning out about 1800 yards per day. The Cutler 
 Brothers came here from Sheffield, England, twenty-five years ago and have been 
 prominent in all enterprises looking to the prosperity of the city and Territory; 
 both are directors or otherwise interested in notable corporations in this city and 
 and Mr. John C. Cutler has served as County Clerk for six years or more, being 
 the present incumbent. 
 
 The Salt Lake City Railroad was incorporated in 1872, with a capital 
 of $1,000,000 of which $300,000 is paid up. There is at present twenty-five 
 miles in operation, and this will be increased to thirty miles in a short time. 
 There are forty cars now running and the system is a metropolitan one in every 
 respect, ranking with the best in the country. In fact, Salt Lake comes close be- 
 hind Boston and Omaha in the matter of superior street railroad facilities. 
 
 Crismon & Scarff Co,, Druggists, No. 50 East First South "Street. — An 
 enterprise that stands at the head of the retail drug industries of the city is the 
 above of the Crismon & Scarff Company, which was established and duly incor- 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
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 porated in February, 1889, with a capital stock of $10,000. They now control 
 a select trade throughout the city, and three competent clerks are required in the 
 employ, The house carries a special line of fine toilet articles ; and in careful 
 prescription work they enjoy a reputation second to none, controlling the patron- 
 age of our foremost physicians. The officers of the company are : W. Scott 
 Crismon, President, and Fred. W. Scarff, Secretary and Treasurer. The former 
 gentleman has lived in Salt Lake City since boyhood, and is a prominent capi- 
 talist and real estate dealer. Mr. Scarff is originally from Canada and there 
 learned the art of compounding drugs. He was with the Godbe, Pitts Drug Co. 
 for five years prior to 1889. This store is supplied with large plate glass front 
 windows, and is one of the most metropolitan appearing establishments of the city. 
 Clark, Eldredge & Co., Wholesale Grocers, Nos. 47 to 49 East Temple 
 Street. — This enterprise is one of the largest and most important of its kind in 
 the Territory. The business was established in 1882 by H. S. Eldredge, John 
 Clark and N. A. Empey. In 1887 the company became incorporated with a 
 
 capital stock of $250,000, and John Clark was elected to the office of President, 
 Manager and Secretary. At the present time orders are many for the goods of 
 this house, coming from all portions of the surrounding Territories, and a full 
 force of clerks is kept busy in the various departments. Clark, Eldredge & Co. 
 have long been well-known and influential business men. The engraving here- 
 with shows the architect's design for their new building now in process of erec- 
 tion. 
 
 The Salt Lake Rapid Transit Company will have fifteen miles in opera- 
 tion this season, reaching Calder's Farm within twenty days, and Forest Dale 
 ere many weeks. The line touches all the depots, parallels the Salt Lake City 
 Railroad, and covers the whole city. The " overhead " system of electricity will 
 be the power, and twenty-five cars will be in operation. The franchise of this 
 company is very valuable, and the capital stock is $500,000. C. C. Upham is 
 the general manager. He is a well-known engineer and was formerly Superin- 
 tendent of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy in Illinois, and Engineer-in-Chief 
 of the Chicago, Burlington & Northern. 
 
126 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 ADDENDA. 
 
 THE Salt Lake Stock Exchange was organized April 22, 1890, and has offices 
 at 58 West Second South Street. The members seem exceedingly satis- 
 fied with results thus far, for within one month after its opening on June 5th its 
 stock doubled in value. Its object is to stimulate the mining industries of the 
 country and bring mining men together. No wild-cat securities are entertained 
 and nothing but first-class property dealt in. There are one hundred members 
 at present. 
 
 The Salt Lake Clearing House was organized April, 1890, under manage- 
 ment of Cyrus L. Hawley, now of Utah National Bank, formerly of Merchants' 
 National Bank, Kansas City, and manager of the clearing house of that city. 
 The following figures (kindly furnished by Mr. Hawley) show the total clearings 
 for the weeks of the past three months : 
 
 April 5 $1,878,054 
 
 " 12 1,620,427 
 
 " 19 1,384,058 
 
 " 26 1,586,161 
 
 $ 6,468,700 
 
 May 3 $1,498,117 
 
 " 10 1,733,065 
 
 " 17 1,327,548 
 
 " 24 1,374,050 
 
 " 31 1,666,862 
 
 $ 7,599,642 
 
 June 6 $2,225,601 
 
 " 13, 1,667,971 
 
 Deposits, July 1889 $6,100,0:)0 
 
 " " 1890 8,500,000 
 
 Increase 2,400,000 
 
 Capital July 1889 $3,475,000 
 
 " " 1890 5,600,000 
 
 Increase 2,125,000 
 
 Deposits and capital of private banks approximated. 
 
 
 
THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 127 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Alder George A. & Son 104 
 
 American Clothing and Shoe Co., The 117 
 
 American National Bank of Salt Lake, The 47 
 
 Arbogast & Trumbo H 8 
 
 Auerbach, F. & Bro 53 
 
 Bailey & Sons 1°6 
 
 Barratt Bros 69 
 
 Barton & Co 109 
 
 Bast-Terry Mercantile Co 55 
 
 Baumgarten Joseph 113 
 
 Beck, Stephan & Kennedy 113 
 
 Blackfoot Bridge and Land Co., The 117 
 
 Blackhurst Bros 84 
 
 Bloch, B. K. & Co 94 
 
 Bothwell * Hall 112 
 
 Breeze L H. & Co 67 
 
 Browne Harry R 98 
 
 Building and Improvements 36 
 
 Burton-Gardner Co., The 73 
 
 Calder's Mui-ic Palace 55 
 
 California Brewery Ill 
 
 Cannon's Real Estate Agency . 114 
 
 Carroll & Kern 117 
 
 City of To-day, The 14 
 
 Clark, Eldredge <fc Co 125 
 
 Clark Henry F 109 
 
 Clawson, Spencer & Co 65 
 
 Clear Title Real Estate Agency. The 103 
 
 Clover Valley Land and Stock Co., The 116 
 
 Coffin Hardware Co., E. C 123 
 
 Cohn Bros 71 
 
 Collier & Cleaveland Lithographing Co., The 94 
 
 Commercial National Bmk 6S 
 
 Conklin J. C 70 
 
 Conklin Ore Sampling Works, The 59 
 
 Consolidated Implement Co 66 
 
 Co-operative Furniture Co 97 
 
 Co-operative Wagon and Machine Co 57 
 
 Cummings M. L 71 
 
 Continental Hotel 81 
 
 Crismon-ScarffCo 124 
 
 Cullen Hotel, The 121 
 
 Cutler & Co., Jno. C 124 
 
 Danison & Sampson 104 
 
 Davis D. L 75 
 
 Derge A R 119 
 
 Deseret Knitting Factory 75 
 
 Deseret National Bank '. 67 
 
 Deseret Salt Co., The 115 
 
 Deseret Woolen Mill Co 73 
 
 Dieter-Johnson Investment Co 66 
 
 Dnnford & Ellerbeck 61 
 
 Dunford George 86 
 
 Eagle Foundry and Machine Co 92 
 
 Eardley James W 84 
 
 Early History 5 
 
 Educational Institutions 23 
 
 Fritsch J. A. & Co 87 
 
 Garden City Improvement Co 78 
 
 Godbe-Pitts Drug Co 79 
 
 PAGE. 
 
 Goldsmith & Co 71 
 
 Grant Bros » 6 
 
 Grant, Heber J. & Co 115 
 
 Great Salt Lake, The 2 4 
 
 Hardy, Young & Co 104 
 
 Harper Bros go 
 
 Harrison & Nichols g 4 
 
 Henderson W. S 49 
 
 Hirschler D. & Co. 75 
 
 Home Coal Co., The 57 
 
 Houghton & McNair jgg 
 
 Hyde & Griffin Co 53 
 
 Inter-Mountain Electric Co., The 59 
 
 James David & Co H9 
 
 Johnson R. M. & Co 102 
 
 Jones E. F. & Co 59 
 
 Jones T. R & Co 105 
 
 Kahn Bros g2 
 
 Kellner S gg 
 
 Kelsey & Gillespie 55 
 
 Lace House, The 92 
 
 Langton & Knapton m 
 
 Lett, H. C. & Son 123 
 
 Levy Sam ug 
 
 Little, Roundy & Co 51 
 
 Lombard Investment Co., The 69 
 
 Lowe George A 93 
 
 Lynch & McCarroll 102 
 
 Madsen P. W 88 
 
 Margetts Bros 77 
 
 Marks S. R. & Co 88 
 
 Mason & Co 53 
 
 McAllister Duncan M. & Co 79 
 
 McClure W. H. & Co 120 
 
 McCornickife Co., Bankers 45 
 
 McDonald John & Sons 109 
 
 McGurrin F. E 117 
 
 Moore, Allen & Co 90 
 
 Morris EHas 121 
 
 Midland Investment Co., The 96 
 
 Mining Industry, The 28 
 
 Municipality, The 18 
 
 Murphy J. C. & Co 113 
 
 National Bank of the Republic, The 49 
 
 Newspapers, The City's 43 
 
 New York Clothing Co., The 82 
 
 New York Equitable Life Assurance Society, The 101 
 
 Northwestern Forwarding Co., The 115 
 
 Omaha Live Stock Co,, The 116 
 
 Parisian Millinery Parlors 119 
 
 Parsons C. H 94 
 
 People's Equitable Co-operative Association 98 
 
 People's Forwarding Co 121 
 
 Pickard W. L 98 
 
 Phoenix Planing Mill Co., The 71 
 
 Pratt Bros 113 
 
 Real Estate 30 
 
 Remington, Johnson & Co 51 
 
 Roberts & Nelden 100 
 
 Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co 116 
 
128 
 
 THE CITY OF SALT LAKE. 
 
 PAGE. 
 
 Rogers <& Co 63 
 
 Roy & Co 1"5 
 
 Sadler Henry 62 
 
 Salt Lake Abstract, Title Guaranty and Trust Co. 87 
 
 Salt LakeCity Ry 124 
 
 Salt Lake Construction Co., The 99 
 
 Salt Lake Hardware Co 110 
 
 Salt Lake Meat Co 107 
 
 Salt Lake Mill £ Elevator Co 121 
 
 Salt Lake Rapid Transit Co 125 
 
 SaltLake Soap Co 99 
 
 Sanders J. W. & Co 82 
 
 Schmidt Martin 84 
 
 Scott & Anderson Ill 
 
 Scott Geo. M.&Co 50 
 
 Sears, Jeremy & Co 106 
 
 Sears & Liddle Co 103 
 
 Sells & Co 80 
 
 Sierra Nevada Lumber Co 90 
 
 Simon Bros 73 
 
 Simon Joseph 112 
 
 Sorenson & Carlquist 107 
 
 Spencer, Bywater & Co 80 
 
 Spencer & Kimball 123 
 
 State Bank of Utah, The 46 
 
 Steele & Co 119 
 
 Taylor E. Y. & Thos. E 104 
 
 Taylor, Romney, Armstrong Co 61 
 
 Taylor Joseph Win 102 
 
 Taylor W. A 67 
 
 PAGE. 
 
 Teasdel S. P 96 
 
 Thomas R. K - 89 
 
 Tiiitic Iron Co.. The 116 
 
 Transportation Facilities 35 
 
 Tullidge & Co .'. 65 
 
 Union National Bank, The 69 
 
 United Electric Co., The 85 
 
 Utah Forwarding Co., The 115 
 
 Utah & Montana Machinery Co 108 
 
 Utah Commercial & Savings Bank 46 
 
 Utah Cracker Factory.... 106 
 
 Utah National Bank, The 47 
 
 Utah Nursery Co 86 
 
 Utah Paint <fc Oil Co 100 
 
 Utah Stove & Hardware Co., The 114 
 
 Van Buskirk Investment Co., The 112 
 
 Varney & Matthews 118 
 
 Walker Brothers Co., The 82 
 
 Walker House, The 53 
 
 Wantland C. E Ill 
 
 Watson Bros 77 
 
 Wells, Fargo & Co's. Ba k 92 
 
 Western Cement Co., The 116 
 
 Western Shoe & Dry Goods Co 84 
 
 West Side Rapid Transit Co 123 
 
 Whitehead, J. W., Jr. 120 
 
 Wicks Edward B 61 
 
 Wiscomb & Co 86 
 
 Young H. & Co 79 
 
 Z. C. M. 1 90 
 
 CITY CREEK, SALT LAKE CITY. 
 
Short line to Utah. 
 
 -THE ONLY- 
 
 OVERLAND LINE 
 
 PASSING DIRECTLY THROUGH 
 
 Salt Lake City, 
 
 (long the Eastern Shore of the Great Salt Lake and 
 
 through the beautiful Salt Lake and Utah 
 
 Valleys, to the East. 
 
 C. DODGE, 
 
 General Manager. 
 
 J. H. BENNETT, 
 
 General Freight and Passenger Agent. 
 
 SALT LAKE CITY 
 
 
 
 
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 General Offices, Wasatch Building, 201 Main i 
 
 SALT LAKE CITY. 
 
 
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 C S. MELLEN, 
 
 General traffic Manager. 
 
 J. V. PARKER, 
 
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