This image shows the monument dedicated to the Mormon pioneers who travelled across the United States between 1856 and 1860 with little more than a cart of belongings and human power to move it. It was cast in 1926.

The description states:
HANDCART PIONEER MONUMENT
TEMPLE SQUARE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Located in the Museum on Temple Square, this monument commemorates the hardships and sacrifices suffered by an estimated 3,000 of the early Utah Pioneers who crossed the plains during the years 1856-60 carrying their belongings on handcarts. This grueling trip which covered more than 1.300 miles required an average of around 3 1/2 months time.
–This image is not representative of the location where the monument is situated. The background has been removed to leave only the monument itself. it is in fact located in a park like outdoor setting.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the furnishings and other decorations of the Governor’s Reception Room, part of the State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The description states:
GOVERNOR’S RECEPTION ROOM
UTAH STATE CAPITOL
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
The Governor’s reception room, known as the “Gold Room”, is elaborately decorated and furnished. Located to the southwest of the captiol’s rotunda, it has been used to receive Presidents and royal visitors and is open daily to the public.
—This room is on the second floor of the building, and has come to be known as the reception room in recent years.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the oldest house still standing in Salt Lake City and the shelter constructed to preserve it from the harsh climate of Utah.

The description states:
OLDEST HOUSE STANDING IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Preserved by the “Daughters of the Utah Pioneers” on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, this log cabin was built by the pioneers in 1847.
–The cabin is located to the west across the street from the Tabernacle, between the Church History Museum and the Family History Library.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the capitol building of Utah and the skyline of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The description states:
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Dominated by the imposition State Capitol, Salt Lake City nestles at the base of the snow-capped Wasatch range. Located in this modern city are the headquarters of the “Mormon” Church, as well as its famous Temple Square.
–The foremost buildings to the right are part of the Temple Square complex.
This card likely dates from the 1950s..

This image shows the Rowntowner Motor Inn, with a particular emphasis on the swimming pool provided for guests.

The description states:
ROWNTOWNER MOTOR INN
Salt Lake City, Utah
53 beautiful rooms, color television, swimming pool, restaurant and par 3 golf course. Free Phone-a-Towner Reservations to with Downtowner & Rowntowner Motor Inns.
Located two miles from the Mormon Temple
1500 W. North Temple St.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Telephone: 801/322/1131
–This was part of a nationwide chain of hotels and motels with similar names, and as indicated, including a reservation system for travelers to book their next room with the same organization ahead of departure.
This image likely dates from the 1960s, based on the car models visible in the picture.

This image shows an aerial view of the central pit of the Binham Copper Mine in Bingham Canyon, Utah.

The description states:
BINGHAM COPPER MINE, UTAH
This vast copper mining operation which is situated in the oQuirrh Mountains about 25 miles South and West of Salt Lake City is the largest open-cut copper mine in the world. Electric shovels load the ore in 24 ton bites onto railroad cars and diesel trucks.
–Again, as with the previous card, the amount of ore moved in a single shovel has increased in quantity significantly, from 15 to 24 tons each time. Higher capacity shovels and cars to move the ore continue to be deployed as time passes and technology improves.
The slides that occurred in 2013 would have started in the smooth area to the left of the photo and proceeded down into the central bowl as it is seen here. By then, of course, the pit was larger and deeper, increasing the risk.
This image likely dates from the 1960s.

This image shows a wider view of the pit that makes up the Bingham Copper mine, with a particular emphasis on some of the sloped terraces in the foreground.

The description states:
BINGHAM COPPER MINE, UTAH. Located only a few miles from Salt Lake City, Utah, high in the Oquirrh Range is Bingham Canyon, site of the world’s largest open-pit copper mine. Presenting a colorful view of the green, gray and red mountain, this ever-changing stadium affords a spectacular view of the huge mining operations as the electric shovels move fifteen tons of ore at a time.
–As one may have noted from the previous posting, the amount of ore being excavated at once has doubled in amount, indicative of more modern machinery being deployed between the time of each of these images. The terraces can be seen here as unstabilized mounds, with frequent roads that pass over them from one level to the next, which makes them more vulnerable to sliding.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

This final image of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Organ shows the choir seated, and with the women together on one side of the dais and the men together on the opposite side. There is also a choirmaster shown at the center of the image.

The description states:
INTERIOR OF “MORMON” TABERNACLE,
TEMPLE SQUARE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
The world-famous Tabernacle on historic Temple Square with a seating capacity of 8,000 and housing one of the finest pipe organs in the world, was completed by the “Mormon” pioneers in 1867. Noted for its unique architecture and its exceptional acoustical qualities, it is used as a house of worship and for the presentation of cultural concerts an nationwide radio broadcasts.
–This appears to be a representation of a practice session or a performance, while the previous two images were posed for photographic purposes.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.