Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Chauncey "Chance" Parry
Utah's Little Hollywood
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
1. Chauncey "Chance" Parry Marker
Chauncey Parry was one of the great early boosters for Southern Utah tourism. With his transportation company, he was often called upon to escort visiting Heads of State to Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon. He was even knighted by the King of Sweden for his service. "Chance" Parry was the guiding force in the building of Parry Lodge. He oversaw it's [sic] design and building prior to the opening in June of 1931. It was his idea to try and attract more Hollywood film makers to the area. As a pilot in World War I, he loved to fly. With his own bi-plane after the war, he flew all over Southern Utah taking pictures of the scenery. With a large colection of photos he went to Hollywood, meeting with producers, directors and location scouts. He succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. His life was tragically cut short by injuries from an accident in 1943 when he was hit by a car while driving his daughters to school in Cedar City.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1931.
Location. 37° 2.896′ N, 112° 31.615′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is on Center Street (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling east. Marker is in
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Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest, in the 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whitney "Whit" Parry (here, next to this marker); Gronway "Gron" Parry (here, next to this marker); Dan Haggerty (here, next to this marker); Neil Summers (here, next to this marker); "Tony Curtis" (here, next to this marker); Ronald Reagan (here, next to this marker); "Death Valley Days" (here, next to this marker); Johnny Western (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.
Also see . . .
1. Parry Lodge. (Submitted on March 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Western Legends Roundup. (Submitted on March 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
2. Parry Brothers Markers
Looking southeast along Center Street (US Route 89)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
3. Parry Lodge
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. Parry Lodge Sign
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
5. Kanab, Utah - Little Hollywood
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
6. Kanab, Utah - Little Hollywood
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,041 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
