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Show ! II Business Review ROCKY MOUNTAIN REVIEW , Salt Lake County , Utah Thursday May 14, 1964 Page, 7 0 Evolution Of Lagoon - From Railroad Rest Stop To Fun Spot For Millions Im sure By DOUG WILDFOERSTER that few of the people who hours spent many at Lagoon, during the 1863 season realize that this amusement park had Its blrtt 67 years ago as a rest and refreshment stop for the crews working on the Salt Lake and Ogden Railroad. This was In 1897 and the original site was in a large marsh hard on the shore of the Great Salt Lake. Thus the name, Lagoon. FIRST: A RAILROAD STOP over It is a well known fact that lives, careers and bust nesses are so altered over e years that as we look back on them we wonder just where the "big change" took place. maBy In some Instances, the scrawling hand of history clearly Indicates the Ime and place. In others, the transfiguration is so gradual as to defy pinpointing. Such Is the history of Lagoon, the colorful "fun spot" of Utah. 1,000,000 fun-fill- ed wers facilities In 1906, moved to the present location, and served as a park and picnic spot for passengers on the SL and O Railroad, later renamed the Bamberger Railroad, after its founder, Simon Bamberger, who was one of the early governors of Utah. Such parks were springing up all over the country as an Inducement to the public to travel by railroads Perhaps these parks were the forerunners of club cars, roomettes, and movies In the sky that many airlines 29 LDS Stakes JDisplay Homemakers Ingenuity transcontinental now offer. Each year, under the guid-enof the Bamberger family, the park grew as new attrac-tiobecame complete and Lagoon was no longer a way stop for railraod passengers, but a full fledged amusement park. In 1946, . Julian H. Bamberger, a son of the original founder leased Lagoon to the ce ns W 7 ) if i w are spent Industry each year manufacturing items most housewives can whip together in their spare time with a needle and thread plus a little ImaMillions of dollars by A. Yr 4-- ter, Cultural Hall, 2080 Highland Drive, Monday, May 4. Approximately 700 to 800 women' attended the annual Home Makers Convention which Included displays of sewing, flower arrangements, ornaments, Christmas center pieces and decorations, plus numerous bake good items. Bernice Palfreyman, of the Utah State University Extension Service, directed the program. Featured speaker was Dr. Arvill Stark, of Holladay, chairman of Utahs beautification program. A general meeting was held In the chapel at I P.M. with Miss Palfreyman directing and Mrs. Herbert Bleslnger assisted X A . c Vv. . mm. . 4.1 Utah Amusement Corporation, more commonly known today THEN AND NOW It still runs on tracks but there ls.jtflte a difference. Above, an S.L. and O. train stops at Lagoon. It was park and picnic spot for passengers. Today, locomotion --- Is of a more thrilling sort. Over 1,000,000 people-wil- l as the Lagoon Corporation, operators of Lagoon and the Terrace Ballroom, with Ranch S. Kimball president andgen-er- al manager, and Robert E. Freed, managej;. visit the amusement park this summer. "wsp 1953 DISASTER Then, in 1953 disaster struck. A ravaging, roaring fire burned the park to the was ground. Reconstruction started Immediately. Lagoon opened for the 1954 season with a limited number of games and 0 attractions. the new pool, with , In 1956, a capacity of over 1,000,000 Good-for-nothi- ng corner goo to worK with r.oDzrjsoiDS More than 8fi0 women from HOMEMAKERS CONVENTION 29 Stakes gathered at the Cottonwood Stake last week Hbe NEW FOLDING DOOR for the annual Homemakers Contention. The auditorium of the building was packed with samples of the housewifes ingenuity with needle, thread, paint and glue. Above, left to right, are Bernice Palfreyman, 1750 South Redwood Road, county home demonstration agent, along with Mrs. Herbert W. Bleslnger, 436 Lamburn Avenue, who was general chairman of the1- event. Gv us s e a fodsyf ALDER'S EM 4-8- 444 tM S. MsliTsalt Luke City - by Mrs. Clifford merman and Vera g will build a fence around their junky back,, yards so they can brood over their trophies inprivate. But he added that gination. Women from 29 LDS Stakes and H Clubs proved this recently when they displayed booths and booths of home arts at the Cottonwood Stake Cen- conducting, DOUG WILDFOERSTER junk yard back yards, and Cadillac cars parked In probbed up garages, , said Doctor Stark. He hopes people Zim- TOUGH TALK Doctor Stark, chairman of the Utah Beautification Program, spoke on his programs work throughout the State. Tourists think we are pretty sloppy; In fact the worst In let Mom relax HELPS 70 EXERCISE BACK, HELPS TO REDUCE SHOULDERS AND ARMS WAIST HELPS TRUNK MUSCLES BUILD HELPS TO STRENGTHEN ABDOMINAL MUSCLES . RELAX EXERCISE SUM. i Li? . the union with old dilapidated barns, tumble down sheds, DOWN Jtarbering with skill Nells & Evans Barber Shop GWALTNEYS NATURAL FOOD Reg. $24.95 Special Price $21.95 The SPA 4700 Highland Drive Open To The Public 4835 South Highland Drive Cottonwood Mall Phone 278-12- 87 gallons was put In use. Each year since new rides, games and .cilities have been added and Lagoon has become a magic word to area residents . a wcrchmeanlng fun, thrills and excitment to youngsters and adults of Utah pd surrounding states. . STARS ENTERTAIN Each weekend through out the summer months nationally known entertainers perform at The Patio Gardens, the ballroom located In the park. Such as Peter, Paul and Mary, The semi-outdo- or Kingston Trio, and Dave Bru-bec- k have vaulted to fame after initial successes here. Yes, Lagoon Is quite different today. A far cry from "he rest and refreshment stop Fifty persons are round by employed year the Lg ion Corporation and up to 300 during the season. An astronomical number of pounds of hot dogs and innumerable gallons of soft drinks are dispensed each summer, all contributing to the economic soundness of our valley. And, oh yes, I almost forgot to mention the band of sheep on the payroll. Those sheep you see grazing so contentedly under the roller coaster are actually performing a most valuable service. Theyre keeping the gras & closely cropped In both the interest of neatness and fire prevention. Perhaps this pastoral scene Is a fitting touch to remind us of the colorful history of of 1897. tailored Hugh B. BrowriFlrst Counselor In the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Stadium Bowl. 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