Utah: Salt Lake City (State Street)
A drive along State Street in Salt Lake City, Utah's state capital. Shows the approach to the Capitol, and explains the foundation of the city.
Playing time: 4 min
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The Capitol
The first capitol was built in the Pavant Valley, a central location in Utah, but too remote and so was never completed. In 1856 Salt Lake City was made Utah's capital. The city then donated Arsenal Hill, which was renamed Capitol Hill, and a larger area was acquired to make up Capitol Campus.
Playing time: 4 min
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Salt Lake City Temple
Temple Square is the center of religious buildings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) in Salt Lake City.
Playing time: 3 min
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Dinosaur National Park
Dinosaur National Park in Utah is one of the only places where dinosaur remains can be found. They are mostly the remains of long-necked sauropods.
Playing time: 5 min (V868)
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Arches National Park Balancing Rock
Arches National Park in Utah has weather-worn rock windows and pillars.
Playing time: 5 min (V868)
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Arches National Park Rock Windows
Arches National Park in Utah has weather-worn rock windows and pillars.
Playing time: 5 min (V868)
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Golden Spike and the Transcontinental Railroad
Tells the story of the Transcontinental Railroad, including the background to the development of the Transcontinental Railroad and its construction. Building began in 1836 at both ends of the line, and the two lines met on May 10, 1869. To commemorate the moment, the last spike to be hammered in was made of gold, and the place where this happened is now a National Historic Site in Utah.
Playing time: 6 min
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The history of America
An introductory video about the history of America, from Native American peoples to the present day, through early settlers, colonial times, revolution and independence, Civil War, the Gilded Age, Immigration, the Great Depression, and more. Designed to support our 'History of America' book.
Playing time: 15 min
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