Park City, Utah
Park City in 2006
Location of Park City, Utah
Coordinates: 40°39′34″N 111°29′59″W / 40.65944, -111.49972
Country	United States
State	Utah
Counties	Summit, Wasatch
Area
- Total	9. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. This is a list of the 29 counties in the US State of Utah. List Summit County is a County located in the US state of Utah, occupying a rugged and mountainous area Wasatch County is a County located in the US state of Utah. As of 2000 the population was 15215 and by 2005 was estimated Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 4 sq mi (24. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²)
- Land	9. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi (24. 4 km²)
- Water	0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²)
Elevation	7,000 ft (2,134 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	7,731
- Density	781. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4/sq mi (301. 7/km²)
Time zone	Mountain (UTC-7)
- Summer (DST)	Mountain (UTC-6)
ZIP codes	84060, 84068, 84098
Area code(s)	435
FIPS code	49-58070[1]
GNIS feature ID	1444206[2]
Website: http://www.parkcity.org/

Park City is a city located in Summit County, Utah, United States. Summit County is a County located in the US state of Utah, occupying a rugged and mountainous area The United States of America —commonly referred to as the It is one of two major resort towns in Utah, the other being Moab. A resort town, sometimes called a resort destination, is a town or area where Tourism or vacationing is a primary component of the local Culture and For other instances of Moab, see Moab (disambiguation. Moab is a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in It is considered to be part of the Wasatch Back and a part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The Wasatch Back is an area in the US state of Utah located east of the Wasatch Front. The Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in north central Utah The city is 32 miles (48 km) east of downtown Salt Lake City and 15 miles (24km) from Salt Lake City's east edge of Sugar House along Interstate 80. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U Sugar house also refers to a small building in which maple syrup is processed In the US state of Utah, Interstate 80 runs east-west through Salt Lake City. The population was 7,371 at the 2000 census. Its estimated population in 2006 was 8,044. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. On average, the tourist population greatly exceeds the number of permanent residents.

After a population decline following the shutdown of the area's mining industry, the city rebounded during the 1980s and 1990s through an expansion of its tourism business. Mining is the extraction of valuable Minerals or other geological materials from the earth usually (but not always from an Ore body The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 The city has three major ski resorts: Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and The Canyons Resort. A ski area is a developed recreational facility usually on a Mountain or large Hill, containing ski trails and vital supporting services Park City Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Park City Utah. The resort has been a major tourist attraction for skiers from all over the United States as well as main employer Deer Valley Resort is a luxury Ski resort located near the historic mining town of Park City Utah approximately 36 miles (58 km east of Salt Lake City The Canyons Resort is one of three Alpine ski resorts located in Park City Utah. The Park City and Deer Valley ski resorts were the major locations for ski and snowboarding events at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Deer Valley is an alpine ski resort in the Wasatch Range in the Park City area of northern Utah. A ski is a long flat device worn on the feet designed to help the wearer slide smoothly over snow Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a Snow -covered slope on a Snowboard attached to a participant's feet using a special boot set into a mounted binding The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in 2002 Although they receive less snow and have a shorter ski season than do their counterparts in Salt Lake County, such as Snowbird resort, they are much easier to access. Salt Lake County is a County located in the US state of Utah. Snowbird is a year-round ski and summer resort located in the U

Additionally the city is the main location of the United States' largest independent film festival, the Sundance Film Festival, home of the United States Ski Team, training centre for members of the Australian Freestyle Ski Team, the largest collection of factory outlet stores in northern Utah, the 2002 Olympic bobsled/skeleton/luge track at the Utah Olympic Park, and golf courses. An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of the Hollywood Studio system, a series of oligopolistic practices by several The Sundance Film Festival is a Film festival that takes place annually in the state of Utah, in the United States. The United States Ski Team, operated under the auspices of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA develops and supports men's and women's athletes in the sports David John Morris was born on the 31st of August 1984 in Melbourne Australia An outlet store or factory outlet or "Best Saving Outlet" is a retail store in which Manufacturers sell their stock directly to the public Bobsleigh, bobsled or bobsledge is a Winter sport invented by Englishmen in the late 1860s in which teams make timed runs down narrow twisting banked Skeleton is a Winter sport in which competitors aim to drive a one-person Sled in a prone head-first position down an ice track in the fastest time A luge is a small one- or two-person Sled on which one sleds supine (face up and feet-first The Utah Olympic Park is located north of Park City Utah and east of Salt Lake City. Some scenes from 1994's Dumb and Dumber were shot in the city. Dumb and Dumber is a 1994 American Comedy film starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. Outdoor-oriented businesses such as backcountry.com and Rossignol have their headquarters based in Park City. Backcountrycom is a top 50 online retailer specializing in high-end Outdoor recreation gear for Skiing, Snowboarding, Rock climbing, Skis Rossignol SA, or simply Rossignol is a French manufacturer of alpine snowboard and nordic equipment as well as related outerwear and accessories located in Isère The city has many upscale luxury national retailers, clubs, bars, and restaurants, and has nearby reservoirs, hot springs, forests, and hiking and biking trails. A reservoir is most broadly a place or hollow vessel where Fluid is kept in Reserve, for later use A hot spring is a spring that is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated Groundwater from the earth's crust. A forest is an area with a high density of Trees There are many definitions of a forest based on various criteria The word 'hiking' is understood in all English-speaking countries but there are differences in usage Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles Park City is also the original home of the Mrs. Fields Cookies chain. Mrs Fields Famous Brands is a franchisor in the snack food industry with Mrs

In the summertime many valley residents of the Wasatch Front visit the town to escape high temperatures. The Wasatch Front is an Urban area in the north-central part of the U Park City is usually 11°F (6°C) cooler than Salt Lake City, as it lies mostly above 7,000 above sea level, while Salt Lake City is situated at an altitude of about 4,000 feet. Mean sea level (MSL is the average (mean height of the Sea, with reference to a suitable reference surface It is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States and is notable for having a large number of Northern and Central European immigrants. Northern Europe is a term for the northern part of Europe. The United Nations defines Northern Europe as (Finland Central Europe is the Region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and

Contents 1 History 2 Geography and climate 3 Demographics 4 Notable residents 5 Trivia 6 Sister Cities 7 See also 8 References 9 External links

History

The city was settled as a mining community in 1870, following the discovery of lead, gold, and silver in the area. Mining is the extraction of valuable Minerals or other geological materials from the earth usually (but not always from an Ore body Year 1870 ( MDCCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Characteristics Lead has a dull luster and is a dense, Ductile, very soft highly Gold (ˈɡoʊld is a Chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and Atomic number 79 Silver (ˈsɪlvɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol " Ag " (argentum from the Ancient Greek: ἀργήντος - argēntos gen The city became heavily populated to such an extent that many people thought it would replace Salt Lake City as the primary city in Utah. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. However, the mines penetrated the water table and were flooded, and the city nearly became a ghost town. A ghost town is a Town or City that has been abandoned usually because the economic activity that supported it has failed or due to natural or human-caused Skiing began to come to the city in the 1950s, but the city did not recover until the 1970s, when growth finally came. Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Growth has accelerated in the last few decades, and it now stands as one of the most affluent and lively resort towns in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

One of the few Utah towns established by non-Mormons, it once had 27 saloons lining the street, with an accompanying wager, apparently never won, that no one could take a drink at each one in a single night and end up standing. The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. TalkMormon#Latter Day Saint vs Latter-day Saint --> Mormon Getting a drink in this part of Utah was never a problem. Hence the town's slogan: "At the base of a 3100 ft vertical drop, you'll find an extraordinary place to land. "

Once the site of the largest silver-mining camp in the country, the town was virtually destroyed by fire in 1898. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Tragedy struck again in 1902 when 34 miners were killed in an explosion in the Day West Mine. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The mining community never fully recovered. A collapse in silver prices and the economic consequences of the first world war exacerbated the town's decline. Half a century ago Park City was listed as one of the ghost towns of the west. A ghost town is a Town or City that has been abandoned usually because the economic activity that supported it has failed or due to natural or human-caused

Skiing, however, helped drive the phantoms away. Particularly gung-ho is the terrain around Jupiter Peak, where, over the years, more than $400 million worth of silver ore was mined, creating the 23 millionaires, including George Hearst, founder of the news dynasty. George Hearst ( September 3 1820 &ndash February 28 1891) was a wealthy American businessman and United States Senator Roger J. Traynor was born in Park City in 1900 and raised there; he went on to become Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. Roger John Traynor ( February 12, 1900 &ndash May 14, 1983) served as the 23rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California from Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar The Supreme Court of California is the State supreme court in California.

As long ago as the 1920s, miners in Park City were using underground trains and shafts to gain access to the mountain for skiing. The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada When the slopes opened to the public in 1963 as Treasure Mountain, skiers were transported nearly three miles into the mountain on the Spiro Tunnel mine train and then lifted 1800 ft (548 m) to the slopes on a mine hoist elevator. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Aerial trams once used for hauling ore were converted into chairlifts. To this day, there are still more than 1000 miles (1609 km) of old silver-mine workings and tunnels beneath the slopes at Park City Mountain Resort and neighboring Deer Valley. Park City Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Park City Utah. The resort has been a major tourist attraction for skiers from all over the United States as well as main employer Deer Valley Resort is a luxury Ski resort located near the historic mining town of Park City Utah approximately 36 miles (58 km east of Salt Lake City

Park City might be a fairly nondescript-appearing town were it not for its colorful and evocative Main Street, where 64 Victorian buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of Architectural styles predominantly employed during the Victorian era. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of Other relics from its past have been left near the slopes. Old mine buildings, mineshafts, and hoists, including the weathered remains of the Walker Webster Silver Mine and the water towers once used to hydrate one of the biggest mines, the Silver King, rear out of the snow to give the skiing a dash of history.

Geography and climate

Park City is located at 40°39′34″N, 111°29′59″W (40. 659306, -111. 499828)^[3]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 4 square miles (24. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²). Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of None of the area is covered with water.

Park City is located at the south end of Snyderville Basin and climbs steep mountains to the southeast, south, and west. It is accessed by State Route 224 from Interstate 80 to the north and State Route 248, which heads east to U.S. Route 40 and on to Kamas. State Route 224 is a State highway in the US state of Utah and the county of Summit that connects I-80 to Park City and In the US state of Utah, Interstate 80 runs east-west through Salt Lake City. State Route 248 is a highway in northern Utah that connects Park City with Kamas. The west end of US Route 40 is in the US state of Utah at Silver Creek Junction (about 20 Kamas (ˈkæməs is a city in Summit County, Utah, United States.

		Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Park City Daily Maximum	°F	27	31	36	48	59	70	79	78	68	53	39	31
Park City Daily Minimum	°F	7	10	16	24	32	39	48	47	37	24	17	12
Data is for Park City

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 7,371 people, 2,705 households, and 1,687 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 781. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4 people per square mile (301. 8/km²). There were 6,661 housing units at an average density of 706. 1/sq mi (272. 7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80. 50% White, 0. 42% African American, 0. 30% Native American, 1. 86% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 15. 71% from other races, and 1. 19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19. 64% of the population.

There were 2,705 households out of which 32. 2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51. 9% were married couples living together, 7. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37. 6% were non-families. 21. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3. 0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 72 and the average family size was 3. 11.

In the city the population was spread out with 23. 3% under the age of 18, 11. 4% from 18 to 24, 35. 1% from 25 to 44, 25. 6% from 45 to 64, and 4. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 118. 7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118. 9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,800, and the median income for a family was $77,137. Males had a median income of $40,032 versus $26,341 for females. The per capita income for the city was $45,164. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 5. 3% of families and 10. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 6% of those under age 18 and 6. 6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

• George Hearst, founder of the news dynasty
• Roger J. Traynor, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court
• Alexa Wilkinson, American singer-songwriter, moved to Park City aged 12
• Bill Engvall, Blue Collar comedian

Trivia

• Singer-songwriter Josh Kelley and actress Katherine Heigl were married in Park City on December 23, 2007^[4]. George Hearst ( September 3 1820 &ndash February 28 1891) was a wealthy American businessman and United States Senator Roger John Traynor ( February 12, 1900 &ndash May 14, 1983) served as the 23rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California from The Supreme Court of California is the State supreme court in California. Alexa Wilkinson is an American Singer-songwriter, Guitarist and Trumpet player with two albums to her name 2007 's Lullaby Bill Engvall (born July 27[[ 957]] in Galveston Texas) is an American comedian best known for his work as a stand-up comic and as a member of Josh Kelley (born January 30, 1980) is an American Singer-songwriter. Katherine Marie Heigl (born November 24, 1978) is an Emmy Award -winning American Actress best known for her roles in Roswell Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Sister Cities

• Courchevel ( Savoie), France. Courchevel is the name of a Ski area located in the Savoie region of the French Alps, and part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski Savoie ( Arpitan: Savouè d’Avâl) is a French department located in the Rhône-Alpes ( Rôno-Arpes This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.

See also

• List of Registered Historic Places in Utah: Summit County

References

1. ^ ^{a b} American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
4. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-01-01-heigl-wedding_N.htm

External links

Historical Information

• Park City History.org - historical society & museum
• Utah Rails.net history of Union Pacific Railroad in the Park City area
• Western Mining History.com info on Park City, Utah
• Nevasport.com - Park City: to the slopes by the mine

Current Community Information

• parkrecord.com.com - The Park Record
• parkcityinfo.com - Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau
• Park City.org - municipal government site
• Park City Directory - related informational and commercial websites
• Park City Utah Guide.com - travel guide
• Mountain Trails Foundation - Multi-use, non-motorized trails in Park City
• Park City Utah Ski Review
• Park City Guide - Travel and area information
• Park City Restaurant Guide

Ski Resorts

• Park City Mountain Resort.com - official site
• The Canyons Resort - official site
• Deer Valley Resort - official site

Golf Resorts

• Red Ledges - official site

Park City In The News

• The Financial Times - 2001 article from London

• Park City, Utah is at coordinates 40°39′34″N 111°29′59″W / 40.659306, -111.499828 (Park City, Utah)Coordinates: 40°39′34″N 111°29′59″W / 40.659306, -111.499828 (Park City, Utah)

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