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Show i Statue of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, is one of several on Temple Square. Famed Mormon Temple forms background. Another statuary group is that commemorating the achievement of Mormon handcart companies, who made perilous trek across the plains, walking with carts. j mormondom center (Continued from page 13) used to be Brigham St.) youll see the Cathedral of the Madeleine just east of 3rd East st, and along South Temple some manfine examples of early-dasions. One of these, at 607 East South Temple, is the old Kearns home, once the official Governors Mansion and now housing the Utah Historical Society and a small museum. Almost up to the foothills is the University of Utah. Here may be found the Pioneer Memorial Theater, the Ute Stadium and the new Special Events Center where the university holds its basketball games, and some musical events. South and east of the University is the This is the Place Monument, a large group of statuary memorializing the first view Brigham Young had of the Salt Lake Valley and his words, reportedly made at that time. There is a visitors center at the monument where the history of the Mormon Trek is explained. Across the highway from the monument is Hogle Zoo, one of the best small zoos in the nation. Along with the usual variety of zoo animals, there is a liger, a hybrid born of a lion father and a tiger mother. Out in the southeast section of the city is Pioneer Village where pioneer buildings have been moved from their original loca y tions to fashion an idea of what a pioneer settlement might have been. It is a little difficult to find for someone not familiar with Salt Lake street numbering, but if you go south on State or Main streets to 27th South, then east to about 28th East, youll find Connor St. Go south on this street for about four blocks and there will be the Village Welcome Tourists We service all types of Cars and Trucks SAFETY CHECK a must for summer driving WHEEL ALIGNMENT BALANCE SHOCKS BRAKES TIRES A Sf ( J 3.95 1.95 ' Rand McNally 3.95 4.95 assures you a fun vacation RAND MCNALLY Road Atlas Yes, no matter where your vacation plans take you, these Rand McNally guides will make your holiday more fun. Here is information on campgrounds, camping trips, outdoor cooking, trailer park listings for the entire United States, and a giant book of detailed maps of all the new freeways as well as the roads. These are "how-tbooks, full of new ideas on traveling designed to make you feet at home wherever you are. You'll have a more enjoyable vacation with a itinerary, and these guides will make the planning easy. Deseret Book now has all the latest 1972 volumes just released by Rand McNally. Get your guide to the best vacation of back-count- ry o well-plann- your life. USE YOUR y I ft BankAmencard Master Charge Walker Bankard We Stand on Our Service PACICO Alignment Brake & Co. 1161 So. 2nd Wes) 487-777- 7 19 |