Construction of a New Bridge on Second South, Salt Lake City

 Second South Bridge

I live in the Poplar Grove Neighborhood in Salt Lake City.
We are undergoing major street construction.
Several bridges of the Jordan River are being replaced this year.
The Second South bridge is one.
[Pia Okwai is the Shosone name for the Jordan River.]

The first bridge was constructed sometime in the 1890s.
Lake Breeze neighbors wanted it repaired as early as 1899.

Article from the Salt Lake Tribune July 6, 1899.

This 1911 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map shows the location.

In 1956 it was again determined to need an upgrade.
These photos from the Utah Historical Society show the remodel.

Currently (2026) the bridge is under a new construction phase.

More when the construction continues.

Annie Chapman, Salt Lake City's First Librarian

Annie Chapman
Salt Lake City's First Librarian

March is upon us.
This is Women's History Month.
I'm sharing the story of Annie Chapman.
She contributed her skill and devotion to Salt Lake City's Library.

One of two known photos of Annie.
She is seated at the table in the right side.

This plaque was fashioned after the image above.

It hangs in the Chapman Library in Salt Lake City.

This is my tribute to her.
Click on the link below.

 Annie Chapman, Salt Lake City's First Librarian

Doge's Palace in Venice

 1914 in Venice

My great aunt Inez was a teacher and she traveled all around the world in the summers.

She loved the columns at Doge's Palace in Venice.

Horse in the Wild

 Wild Horse in Arizona

Found this horse wandering in the desert.

An Old View

From my Grandparents yard during a storm.

Of course this is long ago, take a look at the "new" trees on the street.

This is from 3048 N. Frederick Ave. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Paul Boruff

 A Tribute to Paul Boruff's Music

This link takes you to an article by Melissa Fields
It was written a few years ago about Buskers in Salt Lake City.

It still has resonance today as Paul continues to share his music in various venues.

A Tale of Two Buskers

Zang's

 Zang's in Salt Lake City

Loving this old Sign for Zang's Beer
I hope whatever is built next door still offers a view of this one.

These photos of Zang's are from the Utah Historical Society.
The once elegant past of dining and drinking in Salt Lake City.