Iron Springs Resort hosts Jacob Dean exhibit
By Melynda Thorpe
On March 16 at 10 a.m., the new Iron Springs Resort in Cedar City invites community members to participate in the installation of a life-size sculpture collection created by local artist Jacob Dean followed by a reception.
The collection of five figures features representations of the people and eras of industry, exploration, and habitation of the region known today as Cedar City. Each is uniquely crafted with iron and has been placed under an archway of original steel guide beams uncovered in the area and within view of the Utah International Mining Company.
“My dream is to preserve and share the important history of this location,” said Frank Nichols. “This very land provided passage and industry for many early inhabitants and settlers, and even the railroad found its way through there in 1922 bringing the first wave visitors to Zion, Bryce, Grand Escalante, and Cedar Breaks National Parks. There is something very easy and special about being here.”
Also in attendance will be local historian Evan Y. Jones, co-author of “Iron Mining & Manufacturing in Utah,” and Janet Seegmiller, author of “A History of Iron County.” Music will be provided by the Orchestra of Southern Utah String Quartet.
Located approximately 10 miles west of Cedar City off Highway 56, Iron Springs Resort is a long-term development project of the Nichols family. The original location of the Utah International Mining Company headquarters has been renovated into a 16-room boutique hotel operating since December, a luxury RV park, and an event center (under construction). The Nichols family has been employed in land development since 1975 and is best known for its Cedar City projects Fiddlers Canyon and Ashdown Forest.
For more information about the Jacob Dean exhibit or Iron Springs Resort, visit ironspringsresort.com or call (435) 701-2424.
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