History Locations

The Peach Tree:

When I was younger my best friend Linsey and I had a tree right between both of our houses. It was a peach tree, though it hardly ever produced any fruit, and it was out meeting spot. The peach tree brings back some of my fondest memories. It was where all of our adventures began. Every phone call ended, "Meet ya at the peach tree!" There was also a name carved in the sidewalk. It was our tradition that we would step on the name every time we would meet or even walk past it. We were a little superstitious, and thought that if we didn't step on the name something bad would happen. I love this tree and all the memories tied to it. 

The House That Burned Down:

All that's left from this house is the two chimney's and the toilet. I would always drive by this house, and it was always so creepy. So naturally I wanted to snap some photos of it. After a little digging I found that this house burned down in April of 2009 after a grease fire spread throughout the home. This house was built back in the 70's and was abandon by the owner after the fire. The total damage caused by this fire was $400,000. After that it became a major eye sore and safety hazard. They finally ended up tearing it down and no all that stands are the lonely remains. 

Peppermint Place:

The Peppermint Place is an Alpine legend. This also hold a lot of childhood memories for me. 

"Kencraft got its start in 1969 in the home of Ken and Marlene Matheson - their handmade panoramic Easter eggs and icing decorations were an instant hit with friends and neighbors throughout northern Utah. In 1974, Kencraft gained national recognition at a tradeshow in Chicago and this home based business quickly outgrew its capacity. With orders flooding in, Kencraft moved into a manufacturing facility in Alpine, Utah at the base of the majestic Wasatch Mountains where the company remains today.

In 1994 Kencraft, Inc. was purchased by a privately held company that added financial and management strength along with new ideas and products. This infusion of talent and capital spurred Kencraft into new markets including the expansion of manufacturing and sales into Europe, Mexico and Asia. Kencraft's parent company, Dynamic Confections, owns two other confectionery companies: Maxfield Candy Company and Dynamic Chocolates.

The traditions started in 1969 and expanded under new ownership serve as a foundation upon which Kencraft has built a reputation as one of the finest confectionery companies in the world."(http://www.kencraftcandy.com/aboutus)

I used to save up my money and go there and at least once a week. Especially in the summer. My friends and I would ride our bikes get sugar galore. It since has moved from its original location, that was a sad day. It is definitely not the same as it used to be, but it is still fun to go back and reminisce.