My grandfather owned the Rocky Mountain Times. I believe it was the first Japanese newspaper. My father was born there. My grandparents were some of the founders of the Japanese Church of Christ as well. My family was a big part of the Japanese history in Utah, so this article was very interesting, and the preservation of their history is so important.
I am 86 years old. I was 7 in late 1942 and was incarcerated in Topaz. I lived the Japantown lifestyle for 15 years (age 15 to 30) until it was destroyed in 1965. There were many businesses, including JW Brewer Tire Co., the Colonial Hotel, a series of dry cleaners, SL Judo Club, two barbershops, California and Family Markets, a series of office spaces, an appliance store, GW Amusement, Mihoya Confectionary, and a series of restaurants…. The committee has done a marvelous job in research.
A Precious Resource
Great and timely article [“A Delicate Balance,” Summer 2022]. Sustainable planning and design opportunities at a city and community scale are abundant. Natural resource management and tourism are integral parts of Utah’s future. However, popular parks, monuments, and public lands have been successfully advertised to the planet without commensurate planning to address the consequences.
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