Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. It is the seat of Salt Lake County, the most populous county in the state. The city is the core of the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which had a population of 1,257,936 at the 2020 census. Salt Lake City is further situated within a larger metropolis known as the Salt Lake City–Ogden–Provo Combined Statistical Area, a corridor of contiguous urban and suburban development stretched along a 120-mile (190 km) segment of the Wasatch Front, comprising a population of 2,746,164, making it the 22nd largest in the nation. With a population of 200,133 in 2020, it is the 117th most populous city in the United States. It is also the central core of the larger of only two major urban areas located within the Great Basin.
Some of the key events about Salt Lake City
- 1844A violent mob killed the founder of Mormonism at Carthage Jail, leading to the Mormon exodus to the Salt Lake Valley
- 1847The first Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, establishing the settlement that would become Salt Lake City
- 1853Construction began on the Salt Lake Temple, a significant religious and architectural landmark
- 1857The Utah War began, resulting in tensions between Mormon settlers and the U.S. government
- 1870The first transcontinental railroad reached Salt Lake City, boosting economic growth and connectivity
- 1896Utah gained statehood, with Salt Lake City as its capital
- 1910A severe air pollution problem emerged due to coal burning and geographic features, earning the nickname "Smoke City"
- 1911The Utah State Capitol building was completed, becoming a symbol of state government
- 1934The Great Depression severely impacted the city, with unemployment reaching 35.8%
- 1947The first television station in Utah, KDYL-TV (now KTVX), began broadcasting from Salt Lake City
- 1962The Salt Lake City Main Library opened, becoming a cultural and educational hub for the community
- 1979The Salt Palace Convention Center opened, enhancing the city's ability to host large events and conferences
- 1983Severe flooding caused extensive damage to the city and surrounding areas
- 1999A destructive tornado struck downtown Salt Lake City, causing significant property damage
- 2002Salt Lake City successfully hosted the Winter Olympics, showcasing the city to a global audience
- 2002A major bribery scandal erupted surrounding the city's bid for the Winter Olympics
- 2007A mass shooting occurred at Trolley Square mall, resulting in multiple fatalities
- 2015The city declared a state of emergency due to a homelessness crisis
- 2016The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater opened, enriching the city's performing arts scene
- 2020A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Salt Lake Valley, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure
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