Calder's Park
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JacobBarlow
N 40° 42.596 W 111° 52.294
12T E 426379 N 4506922
In the early 1860's George and Mary B. Calder built one of the first amusement parks on this spot.
Waymark Code: WM1RN9
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2007
Views: 42
In the early 1860's George and Mary B. Calder built one of the first amusement parks on this spot. They cleared the land with oxen, planted grass and trees and converted a natural spring of water into a lake for boating. It was spanned by a picturesque bridge. A dance pavilion, racetrack, ball park, merry-go-round and other attractions were built. In the year 1909 it was improved and the name changed to Wandamere. After changing hands several times, Charles W. Nibley purchased the resort and presented it to Salt Lake City for recreational purposes.
Marker Name: Calder's Park
Marker Type: City
County: Salt Lake
City: SALT LAKE CITY
Group Responsible for Placement: DUP
Date Dedicated: 1954
Marker Number: 203
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=2088
Addtional Information: Not listed
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