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Show , THE CITIZEN IPIflKS ISaiMito(2i?gi?9s e on the A modern Bamberger line; and below, an old one. work-hors- I?I Sfr the. two intermingling into a story comparable with the romantic atmosphere of the resort as it is today. Through the interest of one of Utahs foremost pioneers to provide the people of Salt Lake Valley with a spot of beauty, as a retreat from the hum-druevery day surroundings, a railroad was built, whereby the two largest commercial centers of this state were joined 'together as - m one. The late Simon Bamberger, form- er Governor of Utah, more than thirty years ago, conceived the idea of constructing a railroad which vould ultimately provide local ser- - for all" is a slogan very aptly describing the many forms of amusement offered the ne of pleasure seeker at Lagoon Utahs most popular summer resorts and often called the Fun Spot of ' Utah. Ideally located at the foot of high mountain ridges, it is always? cool and pleasant. Fresh breezes from the hills or from Great Salt Lake give, that refreshing twang to the air. so seldom found in summer. A view as varied as imagination could picture adds to the attractive; ness of tlie place. On the east, close at hand, the mountains ; at the west, Great. Salt Lake. The resort itself is a beauty spot befitting the landscape. Gardens al- ways in bloom, invite the lover of flowers. Near the center of the grounds are the picturesque sunken gardens. xVnd the fun? Yes, its there in plenty; boating, strolling, free dancing, picnicking, games of skill, carnival amusements, filtered fresh water bathing. UUN The bathing facilities are 'considered as modern and sanitary as it is possible to make them. The water continuously flows in and out of the pool, being filtered as it runs the course. To assure its absolute purity, the water is treated with a harmless chemical solution making its freshness greatly enjoyed by hundreds of bathers during the hot summer days. development of this pleasure goes hand in .hand with the organization and devolpment of a tremendous commercial resource, THE The Famed Pool at Lagoon vice between Salt Lake City and Ogden, carrying passengers into the many attractive and fertile spots of the valley with intermittant stops convenient to enjoying the places of interest. Considering the long stretch of practically virgin and little traveled valley ahead, there were many who ridiculed the plan and spoke of Bambergers folly, but determined and pushing on through much opposition together with a period difficult for railroad promotion, Mr. Bamberger foretold that his rail- - 0 |