This last image of the Temple sequence presented over the past few days shows the Temple illuminated at night by lights both around and on the structure itself.

The description states:
“MORMON” TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Located on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, the spired “Mormon” Temple dominates the historic grounds. Work on this graceful structure was begun in 1853 and after 40 years of sacrifice it was completed in 1893. By means of a system of floodlights the outside of the Temple is illuminated during the evening hours.
–This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image is of the same Temple shown previously, but from a somewhat different angle, and near the time of sunset. The building and towers are illuminated in preparation for advancing night.

The description states:
BRIGHAM YOUNG MONUMENT
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Centering the intersection of Main and South Temple Streets is this impressive monument built in honor of the early “Mormon” Church Leader. Constructed in 1897 the heroic leader has his hand outstretched as if welcoming every visitor to the city. Behind the bronze and granite structure is the historic “Mormon” Temple in all its architectural beauty.
–This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the Temple of the Church of Latter Day Saints as it looks in the early morning hours.

The description states:
“MORMON” TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Located on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, the spired “Mormon” Temple dominates the historic grounds. Work on the graceful structure was begun in 1853 and after 40 years of sacrifice it was completed in 1893.
–The building is sacred to the LDS church, and is not open to the public, or even some of the LDS members themselves.
This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the world famous Tabernacle building on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. While this building was long used as a meeting place and performance center for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, it has been at least partially replaced by the much larger and more recently built Conference Center.

The description states:
L. D. S. TABERNACLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Completed by the “Mormon” Pioneers in 1867, the world-famous Tabernacle on historic Temple Square has a seating capacity of 8,000 and houses on of the finest pipe organs in the world. Noted for it unique architecture and its exceptional acoustical qualities, it is used as a house of worship and for presentation of cultural concerts and nation-wide radio broadcasts.
–The choir still performs in this space after renovation in 2007. This building is also featured elsewhere on this blog.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the record setting rocket car called “The Wingfoot Express“, which was driven by Tom Green to a new land speed record on October 2, 1964. The original driver, Walt Arfons, had suffered a heart attack the day before and could not drive.

The description states:
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS
“WINGFOOT EXPRESS”
Walt Arfons Wingfoot Express set a world land speed record of 413.20 miles per hour on the world’s famous Bonneville Salt Flats. Wendover Utah-Nevada. Tom Green, the driver.
–The record would be broken by Art Arfons in the same vehicle only three days later. This vehicle differed from most previous record holders in that the engine was a rocket motor, and did not provide power to the wheels.
This image likely dates from the 1960s.

This image shows John Cobb, the man who set the land speed record in the Railton Mobil Special.

The description states:
WENDOVER, UTAH
“Home of the Worlds Fastest Speedway”
John Cobb and race car, Railton Special set a worlds record Sept. 16th 1947. Two way overage 393.8 mi. per hr. on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Western Service, Motel and Cafe, Racing Headquarters, Wendover, Utah.
–The last line above indicates this card was produced for sale by the motel and cafe business. The car is correctly known as the Railton Mobil Special, as shown on the side of the car behind the driver. The Railton Special was an earlier version that set a previous speed record.
John Cobb died a few years later attempting to set the water speed record on Loch Ness.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

This image shows some temporary garages and shelters for groups hoping to race on the Bonneville Speedway.

The description states:
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS
WORLD’S FASTEST SPEEDWAY
Wendover, Utah-Nevada
View of a race car location, on the world famous Bonneville Salt Flats. To the northeast of Wendover the salt lies flat and hard and dry — the best surface for automobile racing ever discovered. The crystalline salt body that makes the famous Bonneville Lats Race Track covers an area of 200 square miles.
–This location is the site of recent land speed records set by wheel-driven and jet propelled vehicles. This card likely dates from the 1960s.

This image shows U. S. Highway 40 as it passes through the Bonneville Salt Flats from Salt Lake City to Wendover, Utah.

The description states:
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS
U. S. Highway 40 and 50 crosses this famous Bonneville Salt Flats “World’s Fastest Speedway” in the Western edge of Utah. Salt for commercial purposes is harvested annually.
–Because of concerns that the flats may be affected by salt mining, the flats are now flooded annually with water from the southern salt beds to provide additional smooth surfacing.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.