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by Elizabeth A. Najim (Author)
Syracuse, a small, nostalgic farm community located about 25 miles north of Salt Lake City and bordering the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake, was officially settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1850s. Before that time, it was open land occupied by Native Americans and frequented by mountain men. At the turn of the 20th century, Syracuse became a small farming community with dedicated, hardworking people. Many notable pioneer families settled strong roots that made Syracuse what it is today. After World War II, Syracuse slowly developed into an urban sprawl. While the 21st century has transitioned Syracuse from a farming community to a fast-growing city, the people and land continue to exemplify industrious values.
Author Biography
Elizabeth A. Najim is the museum curator for the Syracuse Regional Museum. She received her bachelor's in art history at the University of Kansas and her master's in history from the University of Utah focusing on US history. This is her first published book. Many of the photographs come from the Syracuse Regional Museum's archives, as well as others from Utah State Historical Society, Weber State University, Antelope Island, and other individuals in the local community, such as dedicated museum volunteers.
