Charles Stillman Bridge

Before the four-lane highway cut through Parley's Canyon, a bridge named for Charlie Stillman carried Wasatch Boulevard across the gully. Stillman was Salt Lake County's commissioner of roads and bridges from 1918 to 1922 and built the boulevard that gave the valley's southeast side its access to the canyon. The bridge that bore his name went up in 1938 and stood until 1964, when it was removed for the modern overpass. When crews tore it down, they saved the bronze plaque from the old span — it is set into this monument, raised by the Sons of Utah Pioneers.

What the plaque says

Charlie Stillman Bridge Erected 1938 Henry H. Blood, Governor. Utah State Road Commission U.S. Bureau of Public Roads This foothill boulevard was built under the direction of Charlie Stillman during his administration as Salt Lake County Commissioner of Roads and Bridges 1918 to 1922 Sons of Utah Pioneers Charles Stillman Bridge Erected 1938 — Henry Blood, Governor One half mile east of this location, a bridge was erected across the Parley’s Canyon gully so easier access to the canyon could be made from Wasatch Boulevard serving the southeast population of the valley. The Wasatch Boulevard was built under the direction of Charlie Stillman during his administration as Salt Lake County Commissioner of Roads and Bridges from 1918 to 1922. The Stillman Bridge spanned the Parley’s Gully tying the Wasatch Boulevard to the Parley’s Canyon Road. This bridge was named after Charlie Stillman and was erected in 1938. The Stillman Bridge stood in operation until the new four lane highway was built through Parley’s Canyon. This bridge was removed September 24, 1964 to make way for the new modern overpass that could handle the increased traffic entering and exiting Parley’s Canyon. The Bronze Plaque below was removed from the original Stillman Bridge at the time the bridge was demolished. Site No. 4-F Holladay Chapter Sons of Utah Pioneers Dedicated June 12, 1987

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• This Is The Place Heritage Park — 3.1 mi
  A living history village at the mouth of Emigration Canyon
• Emigration Canyon — 3.7 mi
  The final stretch of trail the Mormon pioneers took into the valley
• Natural History Museum of Utah — 3.9 mi
  A world-class museum built into the foothills above Salt Lake City
• Red Butte Garden — 4.2 mi
  A 100-acre botanical garden with panoramic valley views

More markers nearby

• B and K Tannery — steps away
• Kanyon Creek Mill — steps away
• Lambs Canyon — steps away
• The Overland Stage — steps away