Thursday, December 12, 2013

Alpine Relic Hall


Located at 50 North Main St., Alpine, Utah

Alpine has had several former names: Upper Dry Creek, Lone City, and Mountainville.

In 1922 the first DUP camp in the north end of Utah County was created and named The Mountainville Camp. They have run this pioneer vintage building since 1937.

Construction started on this public building in 1857 and it was dedicated in 1863 by the LDS Prophet Brigham Young. It was used for civic, worship, and recreational purposes.

In 1906 electric lights replaced the coal oil lamps and candles. Later, the cellar was dug out and changed into a basement serving currently as an artifact room. The Hall houses records, artifacts, and pictures. Digital copies of the photos are available for purchase on a CD. 

The Hall is open on Alpine Days, National Museum Day, as well as by appointment. Anyone interested in a tour can contact Sheri Nuffer at 801-756-3676 for an appointment.

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