Your Guide Book to the Pacific Railroad, 1879
Salt Lake City
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SALT LAKE CITY AND WAHSATCH MOUNTAINS |
Beauty
of Position
The main portion of the city lies off to the left, as it is
approached by the traveler, and presents a pleasing appearance. Its streets are
wide, with steams of water coursing their way along the sides, while rows of
beautiful shade trees line the walks; and gardens and yards filled with fruit
trees of various kinds, everywhere greet the eye.
The city is now nearly thirty years
old, and in that time the tourist can see for himself what wonderful
changes have been made. The desert truly buds and blossoms as the rose. The city
is admirably located for beauty and at once charms the visitor.
The tourist should engage a carriage and drive up and down
the shaded streets, and see the wilderness of fruit groves and gardens. The
first practical thing, however, is to select a stopping place. Of hotels there
are two first-class houses that are popular resorts with the traveling public.
The Walker House is a four story brick structure with 132
rooms. It is located on the west side of Main Street. It has lately been entirely
renovated and handsomely furnished; also has the addition of a passenger
elevator. It is especially noted for its excellent table, which is abundant in
game, fruits, fish etc.
The Townsend House is on the corner of West Temple and South
Second street, and has a fine shady piazza along the front,
Both of these hotels face eastward, both are lighted with
gas, and both are supplied with all modern conveniences.
Sights
for Tourists
Having selected a stopping place, the next thing is a
visit to the warm sulphur springs, for a bath. The street cars, running by
nearly all hotels, will take you there.
Warm
Springs
These are, to invalids, the most grateful and
delightful places of resort in he city. Exceedingly valuable either of rheumatic
or dyspeptic complaints they are excellent in general invigorating properties,
and specially efficacious in skin diseases.
They are but one mile from the hotel, reached either by
horse-cars or carriage. Even a pleasant walk is preferable. Best times to enjoy
them are early in the morning before breakfast, or immediately before dinner.
Should never be taken within three hours after a meal.