COLLECTIONS
(In) The Road of Progress: The West Side and I-15
Futurama at 1939 NY World's Fair
A look at pre-World War II futuristic utopian thinking, as envisioned by Norman Bel Geddes for General Motors. This was designer Bel Geddes masterpiece -- the "Futurama" exhibit in GM's "Highways and Horizons" pavilion at the World's Fair, that…
Salt Lake City Intersate I-15 Looking North
Photograph overlooking Interstate-15 oriented looking north from the Interstate-80 off-ramp located along 200 S 700 W. Taken by Natalie Athalye.
Salt Lake City Intersate 400 S Interchange
Photograph showing traffic in Salt Lake City, near the 400 S interchange. This interchange is located along 765 W. Taken by Natalie Athalye.
Interstate, Salt Lake City 1968
Aerial photograph of Interstate-15 in Salt Lake City after completion in 1968.
"The Road Not Taken was the High Road," April 25, 1998
!["The Road Not Taken was the High Road," April 25, 1998](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/509cb1e4ca07fc336462f5238d919000.jpg ""The Road Not Taken was the High Road," April 25, 1998")
A full page op-ed (opposite the editorial page), published in 1998, advocating against freeway expansion plans and advocating action on supporting a monorail project in the Salt Lake Metropolitain Area.
"Throw the Bums Out," February 6, 1998
!["Throw the Bums Out," February 6, 1998](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/75126193d44743d5757a05b466a4afd0.jpg ""Throw the Bums Out," February 6, 1998")
An op-ed piece (opposite the editorial page), published in 1998, expressing upset about the then upcoming freeway expansion project being "steam-roll[ed]" through the legislature.
Smog over Salt Lake City -Shot 13
Photograph of dense smog over Salt Lake City in 1967, taken by Salt Lake Tribune staff.
"Environmental Racism in a Growing City"
!["Environmental Racism in a Growing City"](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/c17823d951a20bed83e990bccd539f8b.jpg ""Environmental Racism in a Growing City"")
Pollution hotspot map of Salt Lake City with redlining classification laid over. Map was retrieved from the Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center (UT AGRC).
Salt Lake City Redlining Map
Redlining map of Salt Lake City featured in the Mapping Inequality project.
"To Keep an Essential Service Going," March 6, 1967
!["To Keep an Essential Service Going," March 6, 1967](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/85dba00fa233657e9f939c5c3b71af5a.jpg ""To Keep an Essential Service Going," March 6, 1967")
Newspaper article discussing the state fuel tax exemption given to Salt Lake City Line published on March 6, 1967.
"Another Service Cut," November 24, 1965.
!["Another Service Cut," November 24, 1965.](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/bab9c6f0d8b31dfe67f156bc3aebb68a.jpg ""Another Service Cut," November 24, 1965.")
Newspaper article discussing another cut service of the Salt Lake City Lines, published onNovember 24, 1965.
"H. M. Selander Night Work Pays Off," September 2, 1962
!["H. M. Selander Night Work Pays Off," September 2, 1962](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/220a58de397a626adf4ea287308c74a7.jpg ""H. M. Selander Night Work Pays Off," September 2, 1962")
Newspaper article, featuring a business portrait of H.M. Selander, discusses his background and goals as manager for Salt Lake City Lines following declines in patronage, published on September 2, 1962.
"Freeway Garden Receives Award," December 20, 1975.
!["Freeway Garden Receives Award," December 20, 1975.](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2ff346d431ecb1672af60d519c7c4981.jpg ""Freeway Garden Receives Award," December 20, 1975.")
Newspaper article discussing an award presented to the People's Freeway, Inc. for their use of neglected right-of-way land as a community garden published Dec. 20, 1975.
"Antipoverty Programs in Top 100," January 9, 1974
!["Antipoverty Programs in Top 100," January 9, 1974](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/24a9f6703ab6f00516650a4d6bff5025.jpg ""Antipoverty Programs in Top 100," January 9, 1974")
Newspaper article discussing the recognition People's Freeway, Inc. received as highly valued anti-poverty program, published on January 9, 1974.
"Transporation Commision Honors Peoples Freeway Inc. Graden Project," December 19, 1975
!["Transporation Commision Honors Peoples Freeway Inc. Graden Project," December 19, 1975](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/aa0092f78f14e9968a91363bc38a4c9d.jpg ""Transporation Commision Honors Peoples Freeway Inc. Graden Project," December 19, 1975")
Newspaper article discussing the Transportation Commission's recognition of People's Freeway, Inc. for their use of dormant state land as a community garden, published December on 19, 1975. Transportation Commission Honors Peoples Freeway Inc. Garden…
Population Density Map Salt Lake City - 1972
Two maps of population density, one true and one projected, from the 1972 Salt Lake Area Transportation Study.
Hotel Utah Motor Lodge, exterior (01)
Photo shows the Hotel Utah Motor Lodge in the 1950s or 1960s, Salt Lake City, Utah
Car Show
Interior scene of people walking through a car dealership talking with one another in groups while looking at cars that are on display. Signs read, "The 59 Ford brings Thunderbird elegence to the low price field" and "Ford trucks cost less."
Interstate, Salt Lake City 1968
Photograph of cars driving Interstate-15 in Salt Lake City after completion in 1968.
Beeline Service Station
Exterior of the Beeline Refining Company gas station. Beeline had five different gas stations in the downtown Salt Lake area.
Interstate Construction Near Se Rancho Motor Lodge 1959
Photograph of retaining wall construction for the interstate next to the Se Rancho Motor Lodge in 1959.
Electrical Sign
Electrical Products electric sign for Dee's Hamburgers. Cars fill the drive-in of the restaurant. A telephone booth is in the foreground of the picture.
Traffic Controller Stops Cars at Underpass
Photograph of a man guiding traffic during interstate construction in Salt Lake City 1961.
Franklin School
Photograph of the Franklin School, historically located on southwest corner, 700 West and 200 South. Currently at southwest corner, 800 West and 200 South. Donated by William H. Shipler.
"Freeway Displaced Persons," May 1, 1958
!["Freeway Displaced Persons," May 1, 1958](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/95249e71869df7b22420121802c0d584.jpg ""Freeway Displaced Persons," May 1, 1958")
Classified advertisement for homes in Highland Park neighborhood directed toward freeway displaced west side residents.
"Lost and Found," June 4, 1959
!["Lost and Found," June 4, 1959](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/a3d1f831796c17443c9721eccf9ebfb5.jpg ""Lost and Found," June 4, 1959")
Human interest story on a young boy who was reunited with his lost dog after his family was moved following the west side freeway development.
"Attention 7th West Freeway Residents," November 16, 1958.
!["Attention 7th West Freeway Residents," November 16, 1958.](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/73cf8384ce3c77f6b39ad99b4a480308.jpg ""Attention 7th West Freeway Residents," November 16, 1958.")
Classified advertisement for homes in local developments directed toward freeway displaced west side residents.
"Displaced? Because of the New Westside Highway?" August 23. 1958
!["Displaced? Because of the New Westside Highway?" August 23. 1958](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/38f15419b7f9d146b8f9800be3842b48.jpg ""Displaced? Because of the New Westside Highway?" August 23. 1958")
Classified advertisement for homes in Rose Park neighborhood directed toward freeway displaced west side residents.
Demolition for Interstate, Salt Lake City Freeway (1st South-14th North) 1959
Photograph of demolition and tree removal for freeway development at 1st South and 14th North in Salt Lake City taken 1959.
"Tucked In It's Almost Forgotten Corner Swede Town," Decemeber 9, 1976
!["Tucked In It's Almost Forgotten Corner Swede Town," Decemeber 9, 1976](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/dcf4a5b11f4a968caf77d5004e0a2ef8.jpg ""Tucked In It's Almost Forgotten Corner Swede Town," Decemeber 9, 1976")
Newspaper article on the Swede Town neighborhood of the west side noting its decline, but continued presence in Salt Lake City, puublished on Decemeber 9, 1976.
"Attacking Blighted Housing Problem," September 14, 1964
!["Attacking Blighted Housing Problem," September 14, 1964](http://usudigital.lib.usu.edu/files/square_thumbnails/b410e1155be0c5a2187d6d097f2c0d6d.jpg ""Attacking Blighted Housing Problem," September 14, 1964")
Newspaper article advocating an attack on the "blighted housing problem" in the west side after completion of the freeway, published on September 14, 1964.
Interstate, Salt Lake City South Temple Structure Construction 1961
Photograph showing the construction of an underpass between Fourteenth North and First South in Salt Lake City in 1961.
Sponsor of Battery Bridge
Photograph of New York City Park Commissioner Robert Moses with model of proposed Battery Bridge.
Minneapolis 2006, Segregation By Design
A 2006 map of Minneapolis, created by architect Adam Paul Susaneck using historic aerial photography, highlighting the freeway and urban renewal projects.
Minneapolis 1947, Segregation By Design
A 1947 map of Minneapolis, created by architect Adam Paul Susaneck using historic aerial photography, highlighting areas that would eventually be the freeway and urban renewal projects.
Salt Lake City Aerial View - 2014
Aerial photograph of Salt Lake City from 1950. Salt Lake City features the distinct Mormon Grid, with 660-foot, 10-acre blocks, yet the ubiquitous superblock still makes an appearance at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Temple Square, the heart of…
Salt Lake City Aerial View - 1950
Aerial photograph of Salt Lake City from 1950. Salt Lake City features the distinct Mormon Grid, with 660-foot, 10-acre blocks, yet the ubiquitous superblock still makes an appearance at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Temple Square, the heart of…
Interstate-15, Salt Lake City 5th and 6th South Dedication
Photograph of parked cars lined up along both lanes of a three-lane highway for the dedication of Interstate-15 (I-15). Passengers are visible sitting in the parked cars while some are standing outstide of their cars. Two standing persons hold…
Belt Route and Salt Lake Interstate Drawing
A drawing of the belt route and Salt Lake interstate network by Design Engineer Herbert M. Fehmel, created in service for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).
Interchange Interstate Drawing - Salt Lake City
A drawing of the 5th and 6th South interstate interchange system by Design Engineer Herbert M. Fehmel, created in service for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).
Ed Kennelly and Horace Gunn Standing Before Retaining Wall
Road Commission Resident Engineer Ed Kennelly and Information Officer Horace Gunn stand before the retaining wall construction site next to the Se Rancho Motor Lodge in 1959.
Trucks on Dirt Roads During Construction of I-15
Photograph of semi-trucks on dirt roads during the construction of Interstate-15 (I-15) in 1959.
Surveyors at Interstate Construction Site
Photograph of survey workers at the interstate construction site during tree removal.
Workers Removing Trees at Interstate Construction Site
Photograph of workers and supervisors at the interstate construction site during tree removal.
Tree Removal at Interstate Construction Site
Photograph of heavy machinery at the interstate construction site during tree removal.