Draper City asking for public’s help identifying historic sites
Nov 25, 2024, 10:38 AM
Draper City is proud of its roots, and it's working with property owners to preserve the city's rich heritage. (Utah State Historic Preservation Office)
(Utah State Historic Preservation Office)
DRAPER, Utah — Draper City is proud of its rich history and is taking steps to preserve some of its old gems. It’s asking the public to help identify some of the city’s potential historic sites.
The Draper City Historic Preservation Commission has 15 historic properties registered. The newest property to join the list is Enniss Auto. The old gas station built between 1950 and 1955 still has its old pumps displayed out front.
Some Draper homes or businesses may qualify for placement on the National Historic Register. Property must adhere to the commission’s criteria to make the cut.
“The building or the property, is it tied to a significant event in our history? Think Gettysburg,” Community Development Director for Draper City Jennifer Jastremsky said. “Is it tied to a significant person? I think every president, their childhood home is a museum now.”
Jastremsky said there are tax and financial benefits to joining the registry. Additionally, if its owner decides to change it later, listing on the historic registry doesn’t prevent the changes.
Visit Draper City’s website for more details and information on how to register a building as historic.
Michele Rowe is a traffic reporter for KSL NewsRadio.
