Join us for a glimpse into the past, capturing moments of daily life with a sense of authenticity and nostalgia. These images, reveal the fashion, architecture, and social customs of the early 20th century- providing a tangible connection to a bygone era.
Andy Bathemess, right, at his New York Shoe Shine Parlor at 18 West 200 South during Greek Town’s heyday
Corinthos Grocery and meats First South and 5th West (600 West today) building still exists. Picture 1920's Mr. Pappas and son John Jeannine's uncle and Papou.
As the sign says, your credit was good at Jim Cozakos’ grocery at 369 East 300 South (Broadway) in the 1920's.
1910 parade in Old Greek Town. Women are really men dresses like women.
The lavishly appointed Palace Candy Company store at 245 So. Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City was owned by James A. Maroudas (circa 1930s).
How many members of this Holy Trinity Church Choir can you name in a photo taken 1952?
Holy Trinity Church parishioner Harry Miles (Mihlos) leased the Peery Hotel in 1925 when it was near the city’s thriving Greek Town. He bought it in 1947 and changed its name to the Miles Hotel. Built in 1910 by David Harold Peery, rooms then cost $1.50/night/single (detached bath) and $3.50/ night for two with a private bath. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The first choir at Holy Trinity Church was formed in 1935. Its director was C. Milonopoulos, center/left, who also was cantor. Parish president John Kotsovos is on the far left/front row.
As unskilled workers, Greek immigrants often found jobs in restaurants. These Wilson Hotel employees worked 7 days a week, ten hours a day, and made $1/day and meals.
Ninety-five children attended Salt Lake City’s Greek School in 1933 where Catherine Demiris and Fr. Artemios Stamatiadis were teachers.
The culture and tradions of Greece were popular subjects and used in text and grammar books in early Greek School classes
Hand-stiching items for the American Red Cross during WWII Seated at back: Mrs. Nick Anton, left, Helen Rizos, Mrs. Gus Kaddas, Angeline Skedros, Mrs. Peter Zolintakis. Among those seated in front are: Ana Mouskondis, left, Christina Strike, fourth from left, Katherine Zerefos (Jerefos), and Katherine Kitchopoulos
