We learned a ton about Salt Lake City and The Great Salt Lake! We learned what a hub was, why a capital city is important, and about the history of the city. What a wild story!
Mining booms and the construction of the first transcontinental railroad initially brought economic growth, and the city became nicknamed the Crossroads of the West. In the 21st century the city has developed a strong outdoor recreation tourism industry (skiing and biking), become the industrial banking center of the U.S, and served as host to the 2002 Winter Olympics.
