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Tooele Carnegie Library
The Tooele Carnegie Library, located at 47 E. Vine St. in Tooele, Utah, was built in 1911 and includes Classical Revival architecture, Classical Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It was funded by a $5,000 Carnegie grant. As of 1984, it was one of 16 surviving Carnegie libraries out of 23 that had been funded in Utah. and It is adjacent to the Tooele County Courthouse and City Hall, which is also NRHP-listed. Tooele Pioneer Museum The building now houses the Tooele Pioneer Museum, which displays pioneer artifacts including a replica covered wagon and handcart, and some Native American artifacts. Other displays include written histories, photos and portraits. The museum is operated by the Sons of Utah Pioneers. Admission is free. The museum is located adjacent to the Tooele County Courthouse and City Hall, Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum and Log Cabin, which as displays pioneer artifacts. The combined buildings are know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tooele, Utah
Tooele ( ) is a city in Tooele County in the U.S. state of Utah. The population was 35,742 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Tooele County. Located approximately 30 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City, Tooele is known for Tooele Army Depot, for its views of the nearby Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake. History The Tooele Valley was the traditional territory of the Tooele Valley Goshute, a band of the Goshute Shoshone. The ancient presence of humans in the area is attested by extensive archaeological work at the Danger Cave site, which confirms people were present and active by 9000 BP 000 BC When Mormon pioneers entered the Great Salt Lake Valley in July 1847, it was covered with abundant tall grass. The Mormons first used the valley as wintering grounds for their herds. In September 1849, three families settled on a small stream south of present-day Tooele City. Other families slowly joined them, and by 1853 Tooele City Corporation was organized. During th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
