Bamberger Railroad Linked Clarks to the World

Clark Lane residents enjoyed rapid transit along Wasatch Front and beyond long before freeways

Clark Lane residents enjoyed rapid transit along Wasatch Front's electric rail long before freeways

The rails directly connected the Clarks to the outside world, even bringing the President in 1875, Lake Park Resort in 1886 then the infamous Lagoon as a next-door-neighbor in 1896. Farmington's station was the end of the line until 1908. Ezra may not have appreciated his new neighbor's seedy reputation but it had a few positives. He now knew who to allow his children to date. :)

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Funding Needed - In Progress

Updates edited

Oct 30, 2022

• Removed temporary porch roofs added in 1990s and 2000s.
• Restored 1914 hip-style porch roof. Framing and sheathing is completed and weatherproofed for winter, awaiting installation of historic sawn cedar shingles.
• New underground power line trenches dug and conduit added.

Nov 22, 2022

• Entire east wing roof and second level roof weatherproofed for winter.
• Sewer line scoped to yard.

Jan 5, 2023

• Last three remaining rooms cleared of carpets, exposing wood and asbestos floors.
• Sewer scoped to street.

Feb 27, 2023
• Sewer line in parking strip exposed and mystery solved: Pipe drilled through by cable company.
• Flower beds cleared of volunteer trees

March 20, 2023
• Sewer lateral repaired in west yard and near front sidewalk.
• Privet Lodense hedges replanted, exisring hedges pruned to stimulate growth.
• East garden planted.
• New landscape irrigation system added for front yard.

May 23, 2023
• 2,000 SqFt of Grass in Parking Strip replanted
• 400 SqFt of Grass behind Hedges replanted

June 14, 2022
• Made wonderful discovery that entry hall ceiling originally opened to second level with wrap-around stairs. Plans will be adjusted and additional research conducted to restore this fabulous feature.

• New Pex culinary water lines added for main kitchen and bath
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• Electric wiring updated on Front Porch to restore lanterns and lighting.
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