FOX 13 TELLS STORIES BEHIND ARTIFACTS, ARTWORK IN NEW SERIES


Beginning July 4, Todd Tanner with Fox 13 will be digging into the historic treasures found in the state-owned collections of artifacts and art.

The series, titled “What’s In The Basement,” will run through July 24. The pieces were selected by staff in the divisions of State History and Arts & Museums.

The segments will generally air each day on Fox 13’s morning shows and afternoon news. They will also be posted to Fox 13’s website.

Each segment will be shared on this page as the series progresses. Information that complements each segment will also be shared.

You can learn more about the collections owned by Division of State History and Division of Arts & Museums on their websites.


Denver Rio Grande Railroad conductor's cap

Ancient shoes

Tools used to build Manti Temple


Everett Reuss linoleum prints

Saltair bathing suits

Messages from Escalante River runners



Utah copper sculpture

Hmong tapestry

Salt Lake Theatre wigs


Sports memorabilia

Original artwork of Utah state seal

Telegraph machine


Rare books


Utah flag aboard Apollo 14

Horsehair whips


Beehive-covered saddle


Beaded buffalo bag

Native American artifacts