“Different by nature.” The city's slogan fits perfectly, and once you've visited, you'll understand why. The beautiful Salt Lake City sits nestled against the towering Wasatch Mountains, which get covered in snow each winter. A world-class skiing haven and winter wonderland, it's no surprise Salt Lake City was chosen as the site for the 2002 Winter Olympics-and continues to be a top-notch ski destination. Founded by a group of Mormon pioneers, the city holds a lot of history. Salt Lake City Then & Now chronicles a unique journey and evolution of one of the nation's greatest cities.
- Shareen Ratnager narrates through pictures and prose an ever-changing city and offers historic details to complement the compelling photography.
- Notice how the city was designed around the Mormon temple, the center of the city.
- Before and after photographs visually portray the city's evolution.
- Historians and scholars will enjoy learning about the history of the city and how it came to be the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics.
- Although founded on Mormonism, Salt Lake City is home to other denominations and their stunning places of worship.