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40 Years Of Pioneer Village At Lagoon
Pioneer Village began in the East Millcreek area of Salt Lake City in 1938. Furniture store owner Horace Sorenson collected pioneer-era buildings and artifacts as others were tearing them down or throwing them away. He…
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2016 Monthly Recap #1 – March & April
Hard to believe, but it has already been a month since Lagoon opened for 2016. No new rides this season (Cannibal is still less than a year old), but plenty of improvements have been made…
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A Closer Look At Lagoon’s Logo
Just like a well-designed symbol quickly and effectively communicates a message, a good logo conveys a message about a company’s purpose or products and services. Through the use of colors, shapes and even techniques that…
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Lagoon’s Pioneer Village Stars In ‘Christmas Land’
Lagoon’s Pioneer Village stars in Christmas Land, airing on Hallmark Channel beginning in December 2015. After cleaning up from Frightmares, Pioneer Village was transformed into a winter wonderland to serve as the backdrop for this…
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Live At Lagoon, 1962!
Lagoon has hosted hundreds of performances by popular musicians and entertainers over the decades, peaking with the shows held at the Patio Gardens in the 1950s and ’60s. Those who experienced them in person often…
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Lagoon & The Fair, Part III: The World’s Fair
The World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 was held in Chicago as a tribute to four centuries since Columbus landed in North America. It would become recognized as a pivotal point in history and culture. Many…
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Lagoon & The Fair, Part II: The Utah State Fair
By the mid-1960s, the Davis County Fair had not been held in its original location at Lagoon for roughly 20 years. The much larger Utah State Fair, with a history dating back to 1856, had…
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Lagoon & The Fair, Part I: The Davis County Fair
In the days before big box retailers and internet shopping, state and county fairs were prime opportunities for exhibiting locally-produced goods to nearby areas, aside from being major community events. It was especially important in…