"An abandoned desert resort in the landlocked state of Utah has found new life. This vestige of former decadence was once touted as the "Coney Island of the West," complete with a boardwalk, beach, and plenty of swimming. It was a popular vacation destination from the late 1800s to the 1950s. The Saltair that stands there today, though, is no longer the beach resort it once was. It does still attract crowds, but for a very different reason."
"The current Saltair Pavilion is the third structure on the site, after a series of fires and other misfortunes. The first was built way back in 1893 by the Mormon church as a lakefront resort. Quickly, the Saltair became nicknamed the "Coney Island of the West" for its similar pavilion design, atmosphere, and carnival games. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invested quite a bit of money into the property, hoping to make a family-friendly vacation destination out west for Mormon families."
Saltair began as a lakeside resort built in 1893 by the Mormon church and became known as the 'Coney Island of the West' with a boardwalk, beach, carnival rides, and massive annual attendance. The original pavilion burned in 1925 and a second structure operated from 1926 until World War II. A third facade was constructed in the 1980s about a mile west of the original site, but flooding undermined its resort identity. The site was repurposed as a live music venue that continues to attract crowds and host notable performers.
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