1. In 1875, the first Utah Opera House opened in Salt Lake City. The building, featuring a Victorian architectural style, was used as a venue for a variety of performances ranging from opera to political speeches.
2. In 1915, the Salt Lake City Rotary Club was established. It was the first Rotary Club established in Utah and has since become one of the most prominent philanthropic organizations in the state.
3. In 1928, Utah's first commercial airline, Utah Airways, was founded. The airline operated until the late 1930s and offered flights throughout the Intermountain West.
4. In 1984, the Salt Lake City Transit Authority implemented the first light rail system in the state, known as the TRAX. The system now covers 44 miles and has drastically improved public transit options for Utah residents.
5. In 2010, a 20,000 square foot exhibit known as the Natural History Museum of Utah, opened in Salt Lake City. The exhibit includes a collection of over 1.2 million natural specimens and is considered to be one of the most impressive natural history museums in the country.
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