Deer Valley in Park City in Summit County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Oak Saloon

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

1. The Oak Saloon Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1922 as an addition to the Oak Saloon, a frame structure which was located on the lot to the south. The Oak Saloon was established in 1902 by Spriggs and Prior, with Henry Spriggs as manager. It was one of the most popular, prominent and community-conscious establishments in Park City. In 1903 the Oak Saloon financed the building of a bandstand next to Blyth Fargo's "Big Store." In 1909 Spriggs founded the Commercial Club, whose members were the town's leading businessmen and whose activities benefited the entire communty. The Club's meetings were held in the rooms over the Oak Saloon.

The frame structure which originally housed the Oak Saloon was destroyed by fire in 1974. This addition to the saloon, because of its masonry construction, withstood the fire. It has accommodated such diverse businesses as the Golden Nugget Pinball Arcade and the Mountain Flora flower shop. From 1976 to 1984 it was the offices of The Newspaper, a weekly publication which merged with the Park Record in 1983. The Park Record is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Utah.

Erected 1984 by Park

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 40° 38.604′ N, 111° 29.751′ W. Marker is in Park City, Utah, in Summit County. It is in Deer Valley. It is on Main Street north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 Main Street, Park City UT 84060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Uinta Mountains,

in the Wasatch Front,

and in Greater Provo.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and on the Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

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: Park City (here, next to this marker); Miner's Monument (here, next to this marker); Miner's Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Office

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

2. The Oak Saloon Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Jenkins Photography Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel LePage Raddon (within shouting distance of this marker); Hulbert's Drugs (within shouting distance of this marker); War Veterans Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Park City.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.