Built in 1898 by Antone Nielson, the granite rock for the foundation was brought from the Temple Quarry in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The first floor was built 3" above the ground because of high ground water and possible flooding from the South . . . — — Map (db m224401) HM
Built in 1899 by Anthon J. Nielsen.
At the time of World War II, the home had been turned into 4 apartments. It is a 2 1/2 story building, built of brick. The house is built on a granite foundation that are 3 bricks thick and go all the way to . . . — — Map (db m224606) HM
As Draper's egg cooperative prospered, Draper farmers found markets all across America. To deliver the freshest eggs possible to cities as far away as New York City, special ice cooled railroad cars were developed, called "Reefers," which stands for . . . — — Map (db m224577) HM
This dairy barn was built in the early 1920s by Elias John Day and his sons. The barn, located on 12300 South 600 East, was where Elias John farmed and started building his dairy herd. Like so many others during the depression of the 1930s, Elias . . . — — Map (db m291536) HM
Built in 1912, the architect was Niels Edward Liljenberg. This building replaced a school that was built on this same site in 1883. The school was named in honor of John R. Park, a leading educator in Utah, a former teacher and principal in Draper, . . . — — Map (db m224393) HM
Designed by school district architect Niels Edward Liljenberg, the Draper Park School was constructed in 1912, replacing an 1883 school on this same site. The building was named in honor of Dr. John R. Park, a leading figure in Utahs educational . . . — — Map (db m224391) HM
"We're gathered today, just as we
have gathered before. To remember
those who served, those who fought,
those still missing, and those who
gave their last full measure of
devotion for our country....
Our liberties, our values, all for
which . . . — — Map (db m291539) WM
On the present site of Draper Historic Park, with some expansion to the north and south, stood Draperville Fort. Fort Street was named for this historic enclosure.
According to the Eleventh General Epistle of the Presidency of The Church of . . . — — Map (db m224741) HM
The Old White Meetinghouse
In 1852, on the north wall of Draper Fort, a one-room adobe school building was erected to serve as a gathering place for the early settlement.
In 1860 a second public structure was built. This second structure . . . — — Map (db m231211) HM
During World War II, the U.S. Government purchased eggs, chickens and turkeys from the Utah Poultry Producers to be shipped to troops overseas.
At the cooperative's 1942 annual meeting, Utah Poultry Producers President, Clyde C. Edmonds . . . — — Map (db m224568) HM
Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA)
What started as a marketing cooperative for eggs in 1923 has evolved over the years to serve the varied needs of farmers and ranchers throughout Utah and neighboring states.
After almost a century, . . . — — Map (db m224595) HM
Local Farms Produce National Results.
By the Great Depression, more than 5,000 families across Utah had chicken coops and relied on egg checks from The Utah Poultry Producers Cooperative Association to help with cash flow during hard economic . . . — — Map (db m224574) HM
John and Elisabeth Enniss joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints along with hundreds of other members of the United Brethren in Herefordshire, England in the early 1840s. Their conversion sparked a natural desire to emigrate to Utah. . . . — — Map (db m231212) HM
George Henry Cottrell built this five room, one and one half story, straw-colored brick home circa 1905.
It was built on a five foot high granite rock foundation to prevent the house from sinking into a swampy area.
He lived in the home until . . . — — Map (db m224603) HM
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of
their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the
Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m291540) WM
Born 6 Feb 1824 - Limerick, Maine
Died 17 Oct 1898 - Draper
Arrived Salt Lake Valley 2 July 1850
Father
Community and Spiritual Leader
In 1857 Johnston's Army was approaching Salt Lake City to put down a supposed Mormon . . . — — Map (db m224774) HM
National Popularity and Celebrities
With the success of "Milk White" eggs in large markets, celebrities endorsed the product in print, on the radio and at trade shows across the Nation.
Each year the current Miss America and other . . . — — Map (db m224557) HM
Built 1899-1900. The Dunyons lived in this home until the depression. In 1940 W.B. Enniss purchased the home and in 1956 it was purchased by its present owners. This 1 and 3/4 story Victorian style building is built from orange brick. The home has . . . — — Map (db m224605) HM
Built in 1929, the Joseph and Mina Mickelsen House is a large, one-story, hip-roofed bungalow with wide caves constructed of striated brick in a stretcher bond. The building is significant for its association with the development of Draper in the . . . — — Map (db m224954) HM
This one-story hip-rooted bungalow was built in 1929 on property now occupied by the Draper City Hall. When built, the house was a showpiece with the first colored bathroom fixtures and first automatic watering system in Draper. When demolition . . . — — Map (db m224953) HM
By many standards, Utah land is not well suited to agriculture - Nature has been stingy in that regard. Good crop land is scarce. Water is not plentiful, nor can it even be found in many places. Yet, driven by a sense of gathering and a yearning for . . . — — Map (db m224594) HM
Cooperation between Utah State University in Logan and the Utah Poultry Producers led to development of a special breed of chicken, the White Leghorn, to produce a pure white egg that soon became preferred by consumers over the brown eggs of other . . . — — Map (db m224597) HM
Peter A. Nielsen, a stone mason and Mormon pioneer from Denmark, built the original portion of the home in 1880 using a granite stone foundation and two courses of soft-fired brick for the exterior walls. Circa 1900 the front portion of the home was . . . — — Map (db m224601) HM
The north wall of the "Old Meeting House" stood near this monument. Here (1861-1869) Dr. John R. Park began his career as an educator in Utah. This school produced many of the states leaders and left an indelible love for education in Draper. . . . — — Map (db m224607) HM
Heber A. Smith built this brick building circa 1890-1895 which served as one of the first three school houses in Draper, having one large room upstairs and two in the basement. Later is was used as a pool hall known as Poolies. In 1923 E. Miller . . . — — Map (db m224398) HM
The cooperative success of Utah poultry farmers changed the way we eat today. Before this effort, eggs were not reliably fresh and were not eaten year-round until the "Milk White" marketing plan shattered stereotypes and won connoisseurs.
Every . . . — — Map (db m224600) HM
Perry Fitzgerald was Born 22 Dec. 1815 in Redstone, PA. In 1842, he joined the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When the saints were forced to leave Nauvoo, IL, he was chosen by Brigham Young to join the original pioneer party to . . . — — Map (db m291537) HM
The Fitzgerald House (1870), and Cabin (c. 1851), the oldest surviving brick house and log cabin in Draper, are excellent examples of pioneer craftsmanship in this former agricultural outpost. They date to the settlement period of Draper, and . . . — — Map (db m291535) HM
Perry Fitzgerald, pioneer, farmer, and rancher was born December 22, 1815 in Redstone, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Perry moved to Vermillion, Illinois wen he was about 20 years old and began farming. While there, he married and began his family. . . . — — Map (db m224750) HM
Perry Fitzgerald born December 22, 1815 in Redstone, Pennsylvania. He joined the LDS Church in 1842. Perry was a farmer. He owned 160 acres south of Nauvoo, Illinois. When the Saints were forced to leave Nauvoo, Perry was chosen by Brigham Young to . . . — — Map (db m291538) HM
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Peter was born May 12, 1854 in Odense, Denmark. He converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at the age of seventeen and served as a missionary in Denmark for two years. He sailed to America in 1865 on the . . . — — Map (db m224768) HM
A popular and busy home in its day, the Sorensen home is again attracting visitors now as a museum and gathering place. This gift of restoration, provided by many donors and volunteers, honors our community, the Sorensen family and all who settled . . . — — Map (db m291076) HM
Commanding Officer
Major Jonathan E. Kirkpatrick USMC
Company First Sergeant
1st Sgt Nick A. Lopez USMC
In honor of the marines and sailors of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 23d Marines,
who distinguished themselves in combat against Iraqi . . . — — Map (db m291541) WM
Built circa 1900. This house was owned at one time by the Jordan School District and was home to Reid Beck, who was the principal of Draper Elementary and Junior High School from 1917, until his death in 1943. Mr. Beck and his wife purchased the . . . — — Map (db m224399) HM
The only human inhabitants in the area for centuries consisted of migratory Native American tribes. Sivogah (pronounced Si-voy-ah) meaning willows, was the Native American name for the area that later became known as Draper.
In the fall of . . . — — Map (db m224548) HM
This property deeded to Ebenezer Brown from the United States in 1872, was part of the old fort of Draper. Ownership changed several times. S.J. Mickelsen Lumber (circa 1818-1920) built this two-bedroom house as a "spec" home for returning World War . . . — — Map (db m224602) HM
Missionary, pioneer, church leader, farmer, shoemaker, merchant
After whom the city of Draper, Utah is named
Born- April 24, 1807
Midland District, Upper Canada
Baptized into LDS Church March 20, 1833
Migrated to Utah . . . — — Map (db m224770) HM
