The FHNA in conjunction with the GACC and the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity invite you to the 2nd Annual National Night Out Against Crime.
The event will be held on TUESDAY AUGUST 3 from 6:30-8:30 PM at 1409 Butler Ave with a satellite location two back doors away at 74 S Wolcott. Treats will be served, many donated by local businesses. Tours of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity property will be available.
We will be joined by the SLCPD, including the K9 squad and motors (motorcycle officers). SLCPD command will visit and it is a great opportunity to meet our NEW SLCPD Community Intelligence Officer Detective Tony Brereton.
The SLC Fire Department have been requested to attend with a fire truck that we can look at closely.
Please stop by and visit with your neighbors and your police and fire personnel. This is a casual, fun event that is being repeated this year due to tremendous success last year.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
mayor's breakfast 05/06/10
Mayor's breakfast May 6, 2010.
HI to all – this is a small report from the mayor's breakfast that I attended this morning ( I gues I am taking Kathy's place). The Mayor is out of town, so the meeting was hosted by Rick Graham the Director of Public Services.
There were the usual reports on gang reduction and the like. Of more importance to us was 1) a report by the Downtown Community Council's chair Christian Harrison. Again of interest to us that the Farmer's market will extend its days to Tuesday once they start again, and that there will be a community yard sale at Pioneer Park, which he though would take place on May 29. All are invited to participate and if you want to sell you need to buy a 10'X15' plot of $25.00—an d then you can sell whatever you want (almost). I guess you would need to have at least $25.00 worth of things to sell to break even. Christian also talked at length about how to make the downtown area more pedestrian friendly and the problems involved in overcoming the unfriendly aspects of parking lots, big blocks and wide streets.
2) the historic preservation push is not really even in the "on deck" circle given the lack of money in the City's coffers. As you know considerable money is needed just to conduct the survey of the area in determining the desire or lack thereof of its inhabitants to become a historic district. And , if you read this morning's papers, the Yalecrest area seems to be far from settled on this question. 3) There was a presentation by Gina Coria who is the director of Utahns Against Hunger. I will include her documents and how to donate with this
After the meeting I talked to Graham about reservoir park—which for the time being will stay just as it is, with no significant changes. One of his concerns was that the new grassy area seems not to be integrated into the rest of the park, given the steep bank that separates it from the other area. There was no solution to that problem envisioned at this point, however.
It seems that the sidewalk along 100 South is done now, and plans for extending the sidewalk around onto 13th East seem to be on hold, and might happen sometime in the future. He seemed to know little about the progress in restoring the lights on the wall on the West side of the park.
That's about it for now.
Gene Fitzgerald
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Nominees and Candidates for FHNA Offices
Larry Rigby, Circle Way
Gene Fitzgerald, Butler Ave
Ann Robinson, Wolcott Street
Ray Gardiner, Laurel Ave
Tom Stringham, Military Way
Pat Gamble Hovey, University Street
Jeff Thorpe, Second Ave
Gene Fitzgerald, Butler Ave
Ann Robinson, Wolcott Street
Ray Gardiner, Laurel Ave
Tom Stringham, Military Way
Pat Gamble Hovey, University Street
Jeff Thorpe, Second Ave
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Text of FHNA newsletter March 2010
Volume 6 Federal Heights Neighborhood Association Winter - March 2010
ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF FHNA OFFICERS
On April 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., FHNA will host the Annual Meeting where members will elect the next five member board of officers for the association. City Council Member Stan Penfold will also be present at the Annual Meeting and speak to members. To register as a FHNA member, simply send an email to: fedheights@yahoo.com with your name and street address – phone number is optional. FHNA will never release your contact information to anyone. Membership contact information remains the proprietary information of FHNA. Starting March 13th, members may nominate five candidates to serve as officers of FHNA. Officers will serve for one year until the next Annual Meeting. Candidates nominated as officers will be posted online at www.fedheights.blogspot.com on Saturday, March 27th at 12 noon. There are three ways to vote: 1.) in person at the Annual Meeting, 2.) by email, and 3.) members may also name a proxy to cast their vote at the Annual Meeting. A proxy may be named in writing either on paper or via email. Voting by email will begin Saturday, March 27th, and close at midnight, March 31st. Members may also vote in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting. Only one member per street address may vote, or in other words, one vote per household. At the Annual Meeting, the votes will be tallied and newly elected officers announced.
Special thanks to those members who have served as officers during the past year: Beverly Nelson, Pres. Ann Robinson, Vice Pres. Kathyrn Fitzgerald, Treasurer. Beth Arnett, Secretary/Public Affairs Officer and Noel DeNevers.
SHOULD FEDERAL HEIGHTS BECOME A HISTORIC DISTRICT?
By Beverly Nelson, FHNA President,
and Ann Robinson, FHNA Vice President
The Historic Landmark Commission (“HLC”) has been asked by the Salt Lake City Planning Department to recommend which neighborhoods should be surveyed in regard to receiving a designation as a local historic district. The Planning Department has indicated that they want to know if there is real interest in pursuing such a designation before they go to the expense of implementing the survey. Therefore the HLC has contacted each community council, including the Federal Heights Neighborhood Association to request input on this very important issue. They requested this information be presented to them at their March 17th meeting. However, since our next FHNA meeting is scheduled for April 1, we have informed them that we are unable to respond by the 17th but are working on gathering input on this subject. Alternatively, interested Federal Heights residents may attend the HLC meeting March 17th at 5:45 p.m., Salt Lake City & County Building, 451 S. State Street, Room 315, where those in attendance will each be allowed two minutes to speak publicly to HLC Commissioners.
At the FHNA Annual Meeting on April 1, we will present the pros and cons of living in a local historic district and hope to be able to answer many of your questions, in addition to having a thoughtful discussion on this issue. We urge as many as possible to attend this meeting to discuss this issue of vital concern to our neighborhood. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you may express your views on this issue to FHNA leadership in person, by telephone, or by email at: fedheights@yahoo.com We hope to see you on April 1 st — no fooling!
Go GREEN! Sign up to get the FHNA Newsletter by email:
fedheights@www.fedheights.blogspot.com yahoo.com
Page 2
PROMINENT HOMES IN FEDERAL HEIGHTS
THE GOODRICH HOME, 70 N. Virginia Avenue
By Todd Karl Jenson
Harry C. Goodrich and his wife, Sarah C. Biemdieke Goodrich, built this fine home in 1913. Harry was the son of Herman B. Goodrich, an inventor and manufacturer of the Goodrich Singer Sewing Machine. Herman become one of the wealthiest men in America, rated with the “millionaires of the Mississippi valley.” (footnote 1) Harry grew up in Illinois, where his father’s sewing machine factory was located. Harry attended Penn College, and worked as an engineer for several different firms, the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, the U.S. Government, the Union Bridge Company of Pennsylvania, the Denver & Rio Grand Railroad, before he ended up as railroad construction engineer and later chief engineer for the Utah Copper Company, the predecessor of Kennecott Copper. Harry acted as chief engineer for Kennecott from 1907 until his death in 1938. (footnote 2)
Mrs. Goodrich designed and planned the home, described as “one of the handsomest residences in the state, located […] in Federal Heights, one of the finest residential districts of the City.” (footnote 1). The Goodrich House still retains today many of its original design elements, including gumwood beams, lincrusta wall coverings, a built-in buffet, and wooden frame windows. Hand-rolled wallpapers based on historic patterns complement the design and purpose of each room. The backyard features a new pergola and halfscale Italiante-style playhouse (photos continued on next page).
Sources: 1. Utah Since Statehood; Historical and Biographical. “Harry C. Goodrich” The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. Pages 826-829 (1919). 2. Salt Lake Tribune, “Kennecott Copper Company” November 9, 1941. Also, thanks to the following: Doug Misner of Utah State Archives. The Utah Heritage Foundation. Ritch Carlson of Traditional Building, Inc. (801) 910-7765 Editor’s Note: this is the third article in an ongoing series about prominent homes in Federal Heights.
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT, SATURDAY APRIL 3rd at 11:30 a.m.
Families and children are invited to the annual Easter egg hunt and celebration on Green Hill . Each year children gather for fun, games and the hunt. Refreshments are provided. Come meet your neighbors and watch the children race to find Easter eggs! Volunteers may contact Shannon Freedman, or email fedheights@yahoo.com Donations are welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 17, Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. – Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission meeting to consider Federal Heights as possible historic district. Salt Lake City & County Bldg. 451 S. State ST, Rm 315.
April 1, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – FHNA Annual Meeting for election of officers, at the LDS Chapel, 1300 E Fairfax (just South of Shriner’s Hospital).
April 3, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt, at Green Hill
April 8, Thursday, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - University of Utah Spring Community Forum meeting for neighbors of the University. Meeting location: 540 Arapeen Way in Research Park in the second floor conference room. For more info, contact Ann Floor at floor@ucomm.utah.edu (801) 585-3595 or go to: http://unews.utah.edu/?action=neighbors
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS
At the one year anniversary of FHNA, we wish to thank current and past advertisers for their support.
University Pharmacy, Phone: (801) 582-7624
1320 East 2nd South, Salt Lake City UT 84102
http://www.universitypharmacy.com/
Cactus & Tropicals, Phone (801) 485-2542
2735 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
http://www.cactusandtropicals.com/
The Kura Door, Phone: (801) 364-2400
1136 East 3rd Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
http://www.thekuradoor.com/
Liz Slager, Realtor, Coldwell Banker
2733 E. Parleys Way, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, Utah
www.slcity.com/liz Phone: (801) 971-2252
Stan Nelson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
699 E. South Temple, Suite 105, Salt Lake City, Utah Phone: 801 359-9449
Christus St. Joseph Villa, Irma Sine (801) 468-6807
Independent Senior Living Apartments
451 Bishop Federal Lane http://www.stjosephvilla.com/
Christus Home Care, Phone: (801) 266-5126
Home healthcare provider http://www.christushomecare.org/
Gail Sanders, Realtor, Ramsey Group Phone: (801) 641-5478
Renovation Design Group, Phone: (801) 533-5331
Home design & remodeling. 515 S. 700 E., Penthouse
Suite, Salt Lake City http://www.renovationdesigngroup.com/
Indochine Vietnamese Bistro
230 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City (801) 582-0896
See our menu onl ine: http://www.indochineutah.com/
Come try our Boba Tea.
Now offering Weekend Brunch from opening until 3:00 p.m.
on Saturdays and Sundays.
ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF FHNA OFFICERS
On April 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., FHNA will host the Annual Meeting where members will elect the next five member board of officers for the association. City Council Member Stan Penfold will also be present at the Annual Meeting and speak to members. To register as a FHNA member, simply send an email to: fedheights@yahoo.com with your name and street address – phone number is optional. FHNA will never release your contact information to anyone. Membership contact information remains the proprietary information of FHNA. Starting March 13th, members may nominate five candidates to serve as officers of FHNA. Officers will serve for one year until the next Annual Meeting. Candidates nominated as officers will be posted online at www.fedheights.blogspot.com on Saturday, March 27th at 12 noon. There are three ways to vote: 1.) in person at the Annual Meeting, 2.) by email, and 3.) members may also name a proxy to cast their vote at the Annual Meeting. A proxy may be named in writing either on paper or via email. Voting by email will begin Saturday, March 27th, and close at midnight, March 31st. Members may also vote in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting. Only one member per street address may vote, or in other words, one vote per household. At the Annual Meeting, the votes will be tallied and newly elected officers announced.
Special thanks to those members who have served as officers during the past year: Beverly Nelson, Pres. Ann Robinson, Vice Pres. Kathyrn Fitzgerald, Treasurer. Beth Arnett, Secretary/Public Affairs Officer and Noel DeNevers.
SHOULD FEDERAL HEIGHTS BECOME A HISTORIC DISTRICT?
By Beverly Nelson, FHNA President,
and Ann Robinson, FHNA Vice President
The Historic Landmark Commission (“HLC”) has been asked by the Salt Lake City Planning Department to recommend which neighborhoods should be surveyed in regard to receiving a designation as a local historic district. The Planning Department has indicated that they want to know if there is real interest in pursuing such a designation before they go to the expense of implementing the survey. Therefore the HLC has contacted each community council, including the Federal Heights Neighborhood Association to request input on this very important issue. They requested this information be presented to them at their March 17th meeting. However, since our next FHNA meeting is scheduled for April 1, we have informed them that we are unable to respond by the 17th but are working on gathering input on this subject. Alternatively, interested Federal Heights residents may attend the HLC meeting March 17th at 5:45 p.m., Salt Lake City & County Building, 451 S. State Street, Room 315, where those in attendance will each be allowed two minutes to speak publicly to HLC Commissioners.
At the FHNA Annual Meeting on April 1, we will present the pros and cons of living in a local historic district and hope to be able to answer many of your questions, in addition to having a thoughtful discussion on this issue. We urge as many as possible to attend this meeting to discuss this issue of vital concern to our neighborhood. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you may express your views on this issue to FHNA leadership in person, by telephone, or by email at: fedheights@yahoo.com We hope to see you on April 1 st — no fooling!
Go GREEN! Sign up to get the FHNA Newsletter by email:
fedheights@www.fedheights.blogspot.com yahoo.com
Page 2
PROMINENT HOMES IN FEDERAL HEIGHTS
THE GOODRICH HOME, 70 N. Virginia Avenue
By Todd Karl Jenson
Harry C. Goodrich and his wife, Sarah C. Biemdieke Goodrich, built this fine home in 1913. Harry was the son of Herman B. Goodrich, an inventor and manufacturer of the Goodrich Singer Sewing Machine. Herman become one of the wealthiest men in America, rated with the “millionaires of the Mississippi valley.” (footnote 1) Harry grew up in Illinois, where his father’s sewing machine factory was located. Harry attended Penn College, and worked as an engineer for several different firms, the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, the U.S. Government, the Union Bridge Company of Pennsylvania, the Denver & Rio Grand Railroad, before he ended up as railroad construction engineer and later chief engineer for the Utah Copper Company, the predecessor of Kennecott Copper. Harry acted as chief engineer for Kennecott from 1907 until his death in 1938. (footnote 2)
Mrs. Goodrich designed and planned the home, described as “one of the handsomest residences in the state, located […] in Federal Heights, one of the finest residential districts of the City.” (footnote 1). The Goodrich House still retains today many of its original design elements, including gumwood beams, lincrusta wall coverings, a built-in buffet, and wooden frame windows. Hand-rolled wallpapers based on historic patterns complement the design and purpose of each room. The backyard features a new pergola and halfscale Italiante-style playhouse (photos continued on next page).
Sources: 1. Utah Since Statehood; Historical and Biographical. “Harry C. Goodrich” The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. Pages 826-829 (1919). 2. Salt Lake Tribune, “Kennecott Copper Company” November 9, 1941. Also, thanks to the following: Doug Misner of Utah State Archives. The Utah Heritage Foundation. Ritch Carlson of Traditional Building, Inc. (801) 910-7765 Editor’s Note: this is the third article in an ongoing series about prominent homes in Federal Heights.
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT, SATURDAY APRIL 3rd at 11:30 a.m.
Families and children are invited to the annual Easter egg hunt and celebration on Green Hill . Each year children gather for fun, games and the hunt. Refreshments are provided. Come meet your neighbors and watch the children race to find Easter eggs! Volunteers may contact Shannon Freedman, or email fedheights@yahoo.com Donations are welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 17, Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. – Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission meeting to consider Federal Heights as possible historic district. Salt Lake City & County Bldg. 451 S. State ST, Rm 315.
April 1, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – FHNA Annual Meeting for election of officers, at the LDS Chapel, 1300 E Fairfax (just South of Shriner’s Hospital).
April 3, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt, at Green Hill
April 8, Thursday, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - University of Utah Spring Community Forum meeting for neighbors of the University. Meeting location: 540 Arapeen Way in Research Park in the second floor conference room. For more info, contact Ann Floor at floor@ucomm.utah.edu (801) 585-3595 or go to: http://unews.utah.edu/?action=neighbors
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS
At the one year anniversary of FHNA, we wish to thank current and past advertisers for their support.
University Pharmacy, Phone: (801) 582-7624
1320 East 2nd South, Salt Lake City UT 84102
http://www.universitypharmacy.com/
Cactus & Tropicals, Phone (801) 485-2542
2735 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
http://www.cactusandtropicals.com/
The Kura Door, Phone: (801) 364-2400
1136 East 3rd Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
http://www.thekuradoor.com/
Liz Slager, Realtor, Coldwell Banker
2733 E. Parleys Way, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, Utah
www.slcity.com/liz Phone: (801) 971-2252
Stan Nelson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
699 E. South Temple, Suite 105, Salt Lake City, Utah Phone: 801 359-9449
Christus St. Joseph Villa, Irma Sine (801) 468-6807
Independent Senior Living Apartments
451 Bishop Federal Lane http://www.stjosephvilla.com/
Christus Home Care, Phone: (801) 266-5126
Home healthcare provider http://www.christushomecare.org/
Gail Sanders, Realtor, Ramsey Group Phone: (801) 641-5478
Renovation Design Group, Phone: (801) 533-5331
Home design & remodeling. 515 S. 700 E., Penthouse
Suite, Salt Lake City http://www.renovationdesigngroup.com/
Indochine Vietnamese Bistro
230 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City (801) 582-0896
See our menu onl ine: http://www.indochineutah.com/
Come try our Boba Tea.
Now offering Weekend Brunch from opening until 3:00 p.m.
on Saturdays and Sundays.
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