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

Emmett "Bud" Wright

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

1. Emmett "Bud" Wright Marker

Inscription. In 1920, Emmett "Bud" Wright made his living skiing, but not as a ski patrolman or ski racer. Bud worked as a lineman for the local telephone company, traveling the mountains surrounding Park City on his 10 foot-long, handmade skis, repairing the phone lines. When Bud broke one of his skis, he was forced to use skis of two different lengths because, unlike today, no ski shops existed to purchase a new pair.

This sculpture is the work of Utah Artist Peter Fillerup. Sponsored by Alan and Carol Larson, it was dedicated by the Park City Museum on October 16, 2009, for the enjoyment of the community.

Erected by Park City Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 40° 38.668′ N, 111° 29.772′ W. Marker is in Park City, Utah, in Summit County. It is in Deer Valley. It is on Main Street north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 Main Street, Park City UT 84060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s

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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: "Ten O'Clock Whistle" and Old Public Library (a few steps from this marker); Star Meat & Grocery (a few steps from this marker); Summit County Sheriff's Office (a few steps from this marker); Fifth Street (a few steps from this marker); City Hall (a few steps from this marker); City Hall Park City (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Park City.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

2. Emmett "Bud" Wright 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 106 times since then and 9 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.