Pre-RootsTech – A Wander Around Salt Lake City
The FGS Conference runs for four days (Wednesday-Saturday), while the RootsTech one is three (Thursday-Saturday). So with a day to spare before set up and the FGS Conference talks start, it was nice to have a quiet day (which in some respects probably translates to trying to get over jetlag).
So after a good sleep, and yummy buffet breakfast, it was off to wander Salt Lake City and see what I could see.
Two years ago when I was here it was snowing. However they’ve had such a mild winter in Salt Lake City this year, so there’s no snow in the city, and only a little on the mountains. And the weather for my day of wandering, was but rather a sunny/cloudy cool day. I would call it a Tasmanian weather day.
Anyway here’s a few pics from my day out and about.
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
you just never know what you’ll find on the streets (or sky) of Salt Lake City
The Salt Palace Conventre Center
lions guarding the doorway at a business in Salt lake City
selfie at Washing Square
Salt Lake City Public Library
inside of the library
barber shop
of course I had to photograph this!! Ancestry’s current HQ
not much snow at all
the cathedral looks lovely against the blue sky
part of the City Creek mall
fair enough!
Temple Square, the heart of the LDS – which also means the Family History Library isn’t far away
selfie at the microfilm drawers in the the Family History Library
late afternoon sun glow over Salt lake City
Helen and I made it!!
Salt Lake City at night
the cathedral at night
4 Responses to “Pre-RootsTech – A Wander Around Salt Lake City”
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Great pictures Alona! We seem to be missing each other. I’m not there this year, but I went in 2012 and 2014.
I’m look forward to reading your posts about what you find interesting about RootsTech.
Louis
Great pics Alona. Love the combination of the Cathedral and the sacred site that is Ancestry’s headquarters!!! Have fun!
Thanks for sharing your look at the city, it looks amazing. Can’t believe all those microfilm drawers. Would love to go one year soon. Have a great time.
Love this dear lady. Just wish that I could be there
thank you for your kindness
Margaret Gregory(Frances)