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32-842: The Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center is a museum building within the Utah Olympic Park in Summit County , Utah , United States, that houses both the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum, as well as the main offices of the Utah Athletic Foundation (also known as the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation). The center stands next to the day lodge and summer splash pool in

64-552: A graduate or professional degree . According to a 2000 survey by the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies, Summit County is more religiously diverse than the rest of Utah. Roughly two-in-five people (44.2%) of the population claim no religion at all. 36.8% are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) (compared with some 66% statewide) and 10.6% are Catholic . Summit County

96-430: A groundbreaking ceremony on May 29, 1991. The original estimated park cost was $ 26.3 million and included the ski jumps, bobsled-luge track, and a day lodge, all to be completed by September 1992. The majority of the park was designed and engineered by Eckhoff, Watson, and Preator Engineering, and its joint venture partner, Van Boerum & Frank Associates, all of Salt Lake City. After Salt Lake City lost its bid to host

128-584: A new Olympic museum in later years). On September 27, 2002, two life-sized statues of Alf Engen and Joe Quinney were unveiled in the Olympic plaza near the building. In May 2004 the Alf Engen Ski Foundation sold the center to the Utah Athletic Foundation, who owns and operates the surrounding Utah Olympic Park. In early June 2005 the temporary 2002 Olympic Photo Exhibit was replaced with a new permanent Olympic museum. An opening celebration for

160-562: A portion of the future state of Wyoming . It was not organized then but was attached to Great Salt Lake County for administrative and judicial purposes. The county government was completed by March 4, 1861, so its attachment to the other county was terminated. The county boundaries were altered in 1856 and in 1862. In 1868 the Wyoming Territory was created by the US government, effectively de-annexing all Summit County areas falling within

192-451: A single person living alone and 1,098 (7.0%) were two or more people living together. 5,424 (34.6%) of all households had children under the age of 18. 12,186 (77.7%) of households were owner-occupied while 3,502 (22.3%) were renter-occupied . The median income for a Summit County household was $ 106,973 and the median family income was $ 119,592, with a per-capita income of $ 57,308. The median income for males that were full-time employees

224-672: A winter sports park, which would be used if Salt Lake City won its bid for either the 1998 or 2002 Winter Olympics; Olympic funds and revenue would then be used to repay the state. In 1990 the Utah Sports Authority announced their plans to build the park, which included ski jumps and a bobsled-luge track, in Bear Hollow near Park City. Before construction on the park began, it faced criticism from local landowners and citizens of Summit County , concerned over traffic and environmental effects. Construction got underway following

256-712: Is land and 10 square miles (26 km ) (0.5%) is water. According to the 2020 United States census and 2020 American Community Survey , there were 42,357 people in Summit County with a population density of 22.6 people per square mile (8.7/km ). Among non- Hispanic or Latino people, the racial makeup was 35,108 (82.9%) White , 163 (0.4%) African American , 67 (0.2%) Native American , 723 (1.7%) Asian , 42 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 155 (0.4%) from other races , and 1,362 (3.2%) from two or more races . 4,737 (11.2%) people were Hispanic or Latino. There were 21,578 (50.94%) males and 20,779 (49.06%) females, and

288-538: Is the second-highest (after Taos County, New Mexico ) of any county outside Colorado . Owing to its proximity to Salt Lake City, Park City has acquired a reputation as an upscale getaway, bringing new development to the area. Summit County is part of the Heber , UT Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Salt Lake City - Provo - Orem , UT Combined Statistical Area . Summit County lies on

320-464: The Wasatch Range , along with efforts made by the U.S. Forest Service to help develop Utah's ski resorts, and an exhibit on Utah's winter weather. The 2002 Winter Olympic Museum, currently located on the second floor of the center, includes athletic equipment used during the games, Olympic medals (and a display on how they were created), costumes and puppets used during the ceremonies, many of

352-507: The 1998 Winter Olympics in 1991, the Utah Sports Authority gained permission from the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to slow down construction on the park, extending its planned opening date. Four of the park's ski jumps (18, 38, 65 and 90 meters) were completed and opened on December 12, 1992, and were formally dedicated in a ceremony on January 9, 1993. On July 31, 1993 the summer training facilities at

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384-418: The actual groundbreaking on March 28, 2000. Following the building's completion, it was temporarily turned over to Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOC) during a ceremony on September 18, 2001. During the games the center would be used by Olympic officials, members of the world media and athletes, then after the games, the building would be turned back over to the foundation. The cost of just the vacant building

416-420: The county by a 15.3% margin over John McCain , while McCain carried Utah by 28.1%. In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney defeated Obama in the county, 51% to 46%. In 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton defeated Republican Donald Trump , 50% to 35%, and Joe Biden increased her margin by 3% in 2020 , solidifying the county as a safe Democratic region. In the 2016 Senate race, Summit County

448-411: The five seats on the newly created Summit County Council . John Hanrahan, D; Claudia McMullin, D; Sally Elliott, D; Chris Robinson, D; David Ure, R. Summit County was one of only two counties (along with Grand County ) to vote against Utah's same-sex marriage ban in 2004. In June 2010, Summit County became the sixth local government of Utah to prohibit discrimination in employment or housing based on

480-467: The games. Summit County, Utah Summit County is a county in the U.S. state of Utah , occupying a rugged and mountainous area. As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 42,357. Its county seat is Coalville , and the largest city is Park City . The county was created by the Utah Territory legislature on January 13, 1854, with its description containing

512-457: The new territory. The boundaries were further altered in 1872 and 1880. Its final alteration occurred on January 7, 1918, when Daggett 's creation took a portion of its eastern territory. Its boundary has remained unchanged since that creation. It is so named because it includes 39 of the highest mountain peaks in Utah. The county's mean elevation is 8,388 feet (2,557 m) above sea level, which

544-633: The officially licensed pins produced for the games, a photo op at an Olympic torch mounted in front of a large photo of the cauldron, along with video clips and other memorabilia. Utah Olympic Park Like the Utah Olympic Oval and Soldier Hollow , the park was designed and built specifically for the Olympic games under the supervision of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOC). The 1989 Olympic referendum, passed by Utahns, allowed for taxpayer money to fund

576-589: The officially titled "George Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum" was held June 9, 2005. The center houses two museums, the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the George Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. The Ski Museum contains more than 300 trophies, medals, uniforms, scrapbooks, skis, boots, photos, films and other collectibles that span some 70 years in the career of the Engen family. It also highlights Utah's rich ski history and

608-526: The park began during the Summer of 1998, with the majority of expansion work completed by fall 2000. Ownership of the park was transferred from the Utah Sports Authority to SLOC on July 14, 1999. Soon after, in Spring 2000, the name "Utah Winter Sports Park" became the "Utah Olympic Park'. The park still serves as a training center for Olympic and development level athletes, as well as a recreational highlight in

640-400: The park, which included a ski jumping pool, were dedicated. The park's day lodge, located near the base of the jumps, was completed in late summer 1993. A groundbreaking ceremony on June 3, 1994 signaled the start of construction on the bobsled-luge track. The track was completed December 28, 1996 and its grand opening ceremony was held on January 25, 1997. The very first run on the new track

672-425: The park. For many years the Alf Engen Ski Foundation had desired to construct a museum to honor legendary skier Alf Engen , and display his winter sports collection. It was decided to do this inside a future building at the park, also named for a skier, Joe Quinney. A site dedication ceremony for the privately funded Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center was held August 28, 1999, while construction didn't begin until after

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704-420: The plan to spend an additional $ 48 million to upgrade and expand the recently completed park. The plans called for replacing and moving the existing 90-meter ski jump and building a new 120-meter jump. Also, the construction of starting houses on the track, chairlifts, storage buildings, new access roads, pedestrian bridges, parking lots, and sewer and water lines were all part of the expansion plan. The upgrade of

736-546: The population distribution by age was 10,351 (24.4%) under the age of 18, 26,149 (61.7%) from 18 to 64, and 5,857 (13.8%) who were at least 65 years old. The median age was 40.8 years. There were 15,688 households in Summit County with an average size of 2.70 of which 11,419 (72.8%) were families and 4,269 (27.2%) were non-families. Among all families, 9,553 (60.9%) were married couples , 671 (4.3%) were male householders with no spouse, and 1,195 (7.6%) were female householders with no spouse. Among all non-families, 3,171 (20.2%) were

768-542: The second Democrat to carry it since Franklin D. Roosevelt . George W. Bush carried the county in 2000 and 2004, but his performance there was worst in the state. In the 2006 Senate race, Summit County was the only county carried by Democrat Pete Ashdown even as the Republican incumbent Orrin Hatch carried the state as a whole by a 2 to 1 margin. Likewise, in the 2008 U.S. presidential election , Barack Obama carried

800-575: The state. Other facilities in addition to the ski jumps and bobsled track located on-site include the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center (which houses the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum), a day lodge, a summer aerial training splash pool, zip lines, and a mountain coaster. With Salt Lake City to host the Winter Olympics again in 2034 , the park will be used again for

832-522: The upper east side of Utah. Its northeast borders abut Wyoming 's southern and western borders. Its central and eastern portion consists largely of the east–west oriented Uinta Mountains , while its western portion runs to the east slopes of the north–south oriented Wasatch Mountains . The county's highest point is Gilbert Peak , on the border with Duchesne County , at 13,448 ft (4,099 m) ASL. The county has an area of 1,882 square miles (4,870 km ), of which 1,872 square miles (4,850 km )

864-524: Was $ 10 million, the majority of which was privately funded, but SLOC did contribute a percentage of construction costs so the building could be used during the games. The completed building was 29,000 square feet (2,700 m) in size with three stories, and its concrete exterior was covered with Plexiglas (various figures and designs were etched into the Plexiglas). Following the Olympics the building

896-429: Was $ 69,357 and for females $ 50,147. 4.5% of the population and 2.7% of families were below the poverty line . In terms of education attainment, out of the 27,924 people in Summit County 25 years or older, 1,332 (4.8%) had not completed high school , 4,476 (16.0%) had a high school diploma or equivalency, 6,446 (23.1%) had some college or associate degree , 9,841 (35.2%) had a bachelor's degree , and 5,829 (20.9%) had

928-435: Was by luger Jon Owen on January 10, 1997. Following the completion of the track it was decided to reintroduce skeleton as an Olympic event during the 2002 Winter Olympics and plans called to use the track to host all three sliding events. While construction was progressing on the track, Salt Lake City won its 1995 bid to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, and plans were developed to expand the park. On 9 October 1997, SLOC okayed

960-516: Was the only county in Utah where a plurality voted for Democratic nominee Misty Snow against Republican incumbent Mike Lee . Snow was the first major-party transgender Senate candidate in United States history, making the county the first in the nation to vote for a transgender candidate for the Senate. On the county level, most of the elected offices are held by Democrats, including four of

992-404: Was traditionally a Republican stronghold in Utah's early years. Beginning in the 1990s, it became more competitive due to the influence of Democratic-leaning Park City, with Democrats sometimes winning a plurality or majority of the countywide vote. In 1996 , Bill Clinton became the first Democratic presidential nominee to win the county since Lyndon Johnson 's 44-state landslide in 1964 and only

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1024-476: Was turned into a ski and Olympic museum at a cost of $ 2.5 million more, for a total of $ 12.5 million. The Alf Engen Ski Museum opened in a soft opening on May 20, 2002, with exhibits designed by Academy Studios. The grand opening ceremony for the center was held July 5, 2002, and the building included the Engen Ski Museum, a gift shop, café and a temporary Olympic photo exhibit (which would be replaced by

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