Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Carbon Hotel

1. Carbon Hotel Marker

Inscription. The Carbon Hotel was built in the early 1900's. It was first owned by C.A. Bartolino. The building was used as a hotel, bar, cafe and sporting house throughout the years. Due to the large number of single male immigrants into the local mines, the bordello on the upper floor was very popular, though somewhat illegal, during Helper's heydays. Due to increasing pressure from the authorities during the 1970's the doors were closed. Matt Warner Chapter purchased the building in 1987 with the help of Helper City. The building was restored and is presantly used as a meeting hall for the organization.

Erected 1988 by Matt Warner Chapter 1900 E Clampus Vitus August 13, 1988.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 39° 40.986′ N, 110° 51.289′ W. Marker is in Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. It is on South Main Street north of Poplar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 258 South Main Street, Helper UT 84526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Matt Warner (here, next to this marker); Traveling Roundhouse

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(a few steps from this marker); Charles A. Bertolino Building (a few steps from this marker); Caboose No. 55 (a few steps from this marker); Curved Trestle Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Historic Helper Main Street / Steam Engines, Helper, Utah (a few steps from this marker); Helper Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Helper Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helper.

Also see . . . Helper, Utah: Meet the Clampers. A first person account of visiting the Carbon Hotel and meeting a couple of Clampers. (Submitted on January 23, 2017.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 21 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 22, 2017. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Wide area view of the marker and its surroundings. • Photo of the building. • Can you help?