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This website is a collaborative effort of the Draper Historical Society and the Draper Historic Preservation Commission. It is currently in development. We hope you find it easy to use and welcome your comments! |
Draper Historical Society and Museum CLICK HERE |
Draper Historic Preservation Commission CLICK HERE |
Historic building history and rehabilitation information - |
"The children hid in the bushes and as 'Aunt Betsy' passed they hollered out- 'Choo-Choo!', and scampered quickly away. The temptation was too great. Her barreling gate, black, cow-catcher-like poke bonnet and corn-cob pipe smoke conjured up the visage of a steam engine! . . ." "Once, when pursued by a mob, Porter Rockwell asked Perry Fitzgerald, known for his integrity, where he could find a place to hide. Perry turned his back to Porter and pointed. When the mob came along Perry could truthfully say Porter had been there but he hadn't seen which way he went. . ." Enjoy the fun and fascinating real-life tales of "Hannah and the Red Shoes", "Old-Man Boberg Chews Nails!" "Brigham Young Says 'Draper is the Place!' ", Absalom's Roadhouse, and many more. Learn how cultural resources like historic buildings create value and a sense of place now and in the future. Whether your Draper roots run deep or you are a new transplant we invite you to explore these pages and make Draper's heritage your own. |
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Draper, "The Cradle of Education" Part 1 - John Park and Pioneers of Vision |
Neath lofty mountains Crowned with winter's treasured snow; Down from whose fountains Crystal waters flow . . . There's a habitation Blessed of all 'neath heaven's dome, A place called Draper Is my mounain home. |
By Parley Reuben Sorensen - written long ago in pencil on the canvas blind of his chicken coop |
The Civil War Era Fitzgerald House renovation is underway. Read about this Pioneer of 1847 and his wife Agnes, a woman of many talents. |