Pioneer Handcart - Salt Lake City, Utah
N 40° 46.237 W 111° 53.653
12T E 424534 N 4513678
This picture perfect postcard is of a preserved pioneer handcart in the Church History Museum in downtown Salt Lake City Utah.
Waymark Code: WMBG2M
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2011
Views: 11
Pioneer Handcart
Box 40" x 29 1/2" x6"
Wheel: 40" diameter
This handcart was pulled from Nebraska to the Utah Territory in the late 1860s by members of the William Stiff family, immigrants from England. Traveling in a Church-sponsored wagon train, the Stiffs purchased the handcart to carry additional possessions to their new home.
The Church History Museum is open seven days a week. Admission is free.
45 N. West Temple St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84150
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Physical Address:
45 North West Temple Street
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
84150
Related Web Site: [Web Link]
Description of Postcard Location:
The statue is located on the basement floor of the museum and the photo is taken from there.
Parking Coordinates: N 40° 46.320 W 111° 53.693
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