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

Smart Shop

Helper Historic District

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

1. Smart Shop Marker

Inscription. This two-story brick commercial building was constructed in 1929. The varied shades of tan bricks are unusual in the historic district. In the early 1930s, the right side of the building was occupied by the "Smart Shop" owned by N.A. Neilson, and the second story housed professional offices. Thorit and Janet Hatch operated the Helper Insurance and Loan Company here for many years.

Erected 1997 by Division of State History. (Marker Number CR-07-744.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 39° 41.067′ N, 110° 51.266′ W. Marker is in Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 153 South Main Street, Helper UT 84526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 167 South Main Street (a few steps from this marker); The Barboglio Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 80 South Main Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Helper City (about 500 feet away); Helper City Hall (about 500 feet away); Carbon Hotel (about 500 feet away); Matt Warner

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(about 500 feet away); Traveling Roundhouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helper.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

2. Smart Shop Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

3. Smart Shop

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.