Sugar Beets - Salt Lake City, Utah
N 40° 43.483 W 111° 51.563
12T E 427424 N 4508553
This giant cast-bronze sugar beet is located in Sugar House, Salt Lake City Utah.
Waymark Code: WMBA1H
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2011
Views: 11
SUGAR BEETS by Day Christensen 2003
To the residents of Sugar House, the sugar beet symbolizes the area's history and represents the distinctive character of their community. Sugar was a scarce commodity in the west during pioneer times. In the 1850s, sugar beet seeds were imported from France and one of Utah's earliest industries was launched. A sugar mill was built near the intersection of present day 2100 South and 1100 East. Water from Parley's creek was employed to turn the factory's water wheel. Although the plan to produce sugar never materialized, the neighborhood adopted the name Sugar House in reference to this centrally located building.
For the artist, the giant cast bronze sugar beets represent - with humor and affection a permanent version of this Sugar House symbol.
Address:
2131 Highland Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
Title: Sugar Beets
Artist: Day Christensen
Placement Date: 2003
Type of Object: Vegestable,, Sugar Beet
Location: Near the front entrance of the Sprague Library
Material: Bronze
Website: Not listed
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