Bonneville Salt Flats Rest Stop Shelter
A striking mid-century modern form at the rest area next to the (also striking) salt flats west of the Great Salt Lake. I don’t remember the design of Utah's newer rest area structures, but I'm sure that’s because they aren’t memorable. This is one of those historically significant public designs, like those of the WPA, that remains uncredited, and often unappreciated, by today’s administrators.
I've been flipping through a big, relatively-new book about Saarinen and, while I realize this was not his project, it reminds me of stuff he did. Apparently no one else knows who designed this either though.
Posted by: Tom Andersen | Jan 17, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Where is this located? I would love to do a photo shoot there!
Posted by: Christer Ehrling | Jan 21, 2008 at 02:31 PM
I don't blame you, Christer. The Bonneville Salt Flats (located in northwestern Utah) is one of the most picturesque places in the world. It's literally impossible to take a bad shot there. Here are more pics from our trip: me, JLT.
Posted by: Stephen | Jan 21, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Oh, I've been at the Salt Flats, I'm just curious where this shelter is located. In case I get a chance to return I want to make sure I don't miss it like last time.
Thanks for the links, Stephen!
Posted by: Christer Ehrling | Jan 22, 2008 at 03:40 AM
Oh, dum me. I knew that. I think this stop is on the far west end of the flats.
Posted by: Stephen | Jan 22, 2008 at 10:49 AM