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Show Guide, May 1992 Walking through Price gives glimpse of culture By LAYNE MILLER Sports editor Price is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It has a unique history that can be seen in much of its architechture. If you are spending some time in Price, you will find there is plenty to see and plenty to do. This walking tour guide will get you started and it will intro duce you to some of the more interesting things to see. Nearby, (located at 200 North and Carbon Avenue) is the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Notre Dame was built by Monsignor Alfredo F. Govannoni from 1918 to 1923. The French name was chosen because many French Catholics contributed a great deal of money, and CONVENIENCE STORE Groceries Ice Picnic Supplies Cold Beverages 0? East Highway, OPEN 24 HOURS Wellington, 90 Octane Super Unleaded, Diesel 0 NEW TEXACO GASOLINE 637-294- CAR WASH 3 Bays, Vacuums, Sudsy Brushes LAUNDROMAT SINGLE STOP 'N' EAT Come In for delicious Hamburgers; Hot Dogs, Burritos, Sandwiches, Chicken, Malts, Shakes STOCK DEI iyreiis-TOW- ? Tired of burgers7 Aspire to something higher. Get a Subway sub. We ll pile your favorite meats on fresh baked bread topped with free fixin's. When you're stuck in a fast food rut. take a Subway out. The Sampinos building in downtown Price is being restored to its former beauty. (Photo by L. Miller) because the Catholic Church in Helper was named after an Italian saint. The exterior remains unchanged, and the interior has been changed only slightly, and still bears the beautiful stained-glas- s windows. The Hellenic Orthodox Greek church (located at 61 South 200 East) was placed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its architecture and beautiful interior. Named the Assumption, the church was the 33rd Greek Orthodox church 382 East Main Street, Price Utah 637-913- 7 built in this country and it is the oldest Greek Church in Utah. Historians say it is a rare example of Byzantine style architecture and the painted ceiling and massive crystal chandelier make it worth a close inspection. (Continued on Page 27) |