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

Giacoma Building

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

1. Giacoma Building Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1926, this is a later interpretation of a simple mining community commercial structure. Its use of brick reflects the concern with fireproofing Main Street buildings after the fire of 1898, which destroyed most of the wood buildings on Main Street. It also underscores the transition of Park City from a transient mining camp to a permanent community.

Dominick Giacoma, an Italian, was the original owner of the building. Mr. Giacoma represented one of the numerous ethnic groups which resided in early Park City. The building has housed a variety of commercial ventures, and has long been the home of the Rock and Silver shop. The rear and the upper level have also accommodated offices and living quarters.

Erected 1984 by Park City Centennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 38.533′ N, 111° 29.695′ W. Marker is in Park City, Utah, in Summit County. It is in Deer Valley. It is on Main Street south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 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 in 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: Bardsley Building (a few steps from this marker); The First National Bank (a few steps from this marker); The Egyptian Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Rule Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Treasure Mountain Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bogan Boarding House (about 400 feet away); Hulbert's Drugs (about 400 feet away); Park City Community Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Park City.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

2. Giacoma Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.