1890History
developed the area South Salt Lake referred to as Central Park around 1890.
1925Military
In 1925 the LDS Central Park Ward was created and named after the development.
1936Government
In 1936, an attempted annexation by Salt Lake City failed due to concerns over funding and implementation of a sewer system.
1938Government
On September 29, 1938, still in need of a sewer system, South Salt Lake voted to incorporate as the Town of South Salt Lake, with Robert R.
1939Architecture
In 1939, the Works Progress Administration finally began construction of a sewer system, with a cost of $462,000.
1950History
On August 1, 1950, the population had increased enough for South Salt Lake to be designated as a third class city.
1952Government
== Economy ==
The world's first Kentucky Fried Chicken (now KFC) franchise was established in 1952 by Harland Sanders and Pete Harman in what is now part of South Salt Lake.
1962History
Margaret Yee, a 1962 graduate said that "...
2007Crime
== Crime ==
Since 2007, crime in South Salt Lake has been reduced by 30%.
2010Government
On January 4, 2010, Cherie Wood became South Salt Lake's first female mayor.
2011History
According to the Deseret News, ground breaking on the new Chinatown occurred in 2011 for a Chinese-themed shopping mall with a "...
2012Architecture
In 2012, a Chinatown development opened on a lot in the city near 3500 South and State Street.
2013Architecture
In December 2013, the S Line streetcar (formerly known as Sugar House Streetcar) opened for service.
2017History
In 2017, after nearly 7 years of planning, ground was broken on a new mixed-use development known as The Crossing (formerly called Market Station) between State St.