Opinion: We can’t get back what is lost. Preserving Utah’s historic places is investing in our future.

Historic places in Utah are not mere relics of the past; they are living testaments to the cultures and communities that have shaped our state.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The remains of the Fifth Ward meetinghouse on 300 West in Salt Lake City, Monday, April 1, 2024. On Sunday, March 31, the historic building underwent an unauthorized demolition, which was halted by Salt Lake City officials.

Opinion: We can’t get back what is lost. Preserving Utah’s historic places is investing in our future.

Historic places in Utah are not mere relics of the past; they are living testaments to the cultures and communities that have shaped our state.

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