Founded by gus weller in 1929, our store has been in various locations and known by different names, but with history in our walls and on our shelves we have stepped into a bright future at historic trolley square. For him, it was one of the only a few malls that had any type of balance between locally owned shops and chain stores. Weller book works selling new, used, and rare books since 1929. In 2012, we released the fifth edition of our bookstore in trolley square. Sam wellers books changed its name to weller book works and moved to a different location in historic trolley square in 2012, leaving the mural behind. Specializing in new books, as well as a large selection of inexpensive used books.
As weller book works celebrates its 90th anniversary a millennia in bookstore years on aug. The book wall mural is an interactive mural in downtown salt lake city, utah that makes the perfect. Adolescence can be dangerous in the best of circumstances, but double that for jeff metcalfs winning protagonist hubert walker, who gets in t. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Our staff includes four generations of wellers and a remarkable team of book lovers. If you need assistance with this website, please contact us. Were still taking and filling orders via this website for new books or biblio for used and rare books. Weller book works trolley square thursday, may 26, 6.
In their new book, everything that remains, the two bloggers write about their. Weller book works central city 8 tips from 358 visitors. We are offered more books than we have room for but we see as many as time. Our staff includes three generations of wellers and a remarkable team of book lovers. For budding inventors and backyard builders, tuesday, march 10, at 6.
They are in their third generation of operations, owned and managed by catherine and tony weller. Weller book works in trolley square, address and location. Over the years weve been known as sam weller s books and sam weller s zion bookstore. You can find weller book works just off the 600 south entrance to trolley square. Where weller book works, in the southwest corner of trolley square, 600 east and 600 south when saturday, aug. We evaluate small batches of books in store and we make housecalls for large collections. Weller book works 607 trolley sq, central city, salt lake city, ut. How does an independent bookstore survive for 90 years. Between 1997 and today, booksellers have had to relearn much of what we thought we knew.
Javascript must be enabled to view this email address 801 3282586 800 3337269. Breakfast club with catherine weller trolley square. Weller book works 607 trolley square salt lake city, ut 84102. Weller book works occupies 9000 square feet in historic trolley square, between salt lake citys downtown and university districts. Hours including holiday hours and black friday information. When i started working in the bookstore in the 1970s, many of our sections were still. Weller book works salt lake city, ut book stores mapquest. If youre into cookbooks, this store has something youll love. Our mailing address is 607 trolley square, salt lake city, ut 84102 how can i get to you. Weller book works was founded as zion bookstore over 80 years ago.
Weller book works abaailab 607 trolley square salt lake city, utah 841022827 usa biblio member since. Weller book works turns 90, after surviving the depression, fire, the. We stock our used and rare departments with books bought from personal collections. In 2012, sam weller s books changed its name to weller book works and moved to historic trolley square. Cabin fever 330 trolley sq, salt lake city, utah 84102 rated 4. Francisco kjolseth the salt lake tribune with weller book works in trolley square formerly zion bookstore and sam weller s bookstore downtown turning 90 years old this month, third. Friday, january, 2012 paul fraughton the salt lake tribune. History of the ship letters of the british isles maritime postal history of the british isles. Also a rare book room with a general selection in most fields, especially mormonism, western americana and. Weller book works, 607 trolley square,80282586, thursday, march 29, 6. We are in our third generation of operations, owned and managed by tony and catherine weller.
Weller book works is the grand dame of salt lake bookstores. Having a good book to read is one of the best comforts in life. Weller book works sells n ew, used, and rare books. Free your imagination with any of the books for sale on the shelves at weller book works s book store in salt lake city. Salt lake city, utah 602 south 500 east, salt lake city, utah ut 84102. Weller book works occupies 9000 square feet in historic trolley square, between salt lake city s downtown and university districts and the avenues and sugarhouse. The book wall mural in salt lake city, utah silly america. Dogs are welcome at weller book works, so feel free to bring fido along. Meet the author, have some light refreshments, and listen to a short reading from justins debut fantasy novel.
Weller book works 607 trolley square, salt lake city, ut 84102 80282588. A customer checks out the new location of sam weller books, once a stalwart of downtown salt lake, now in trolley square with a new name, weller book works. The store has two levels and ceilings high enough for salvaged local antique streetlights. But catherine and tony are working behind closed doors to keep the store ready to open when were able.
A wide variety of creatures walk, fly, leap, slither, and swim through fairy tale history. Weller book works turns 90, after surviving the depression. Tony weller, owner of weller book works, moved his bookstore formerly known as sam weller s from main street to trolley square in midjanuary. For utahs sam wellers books, a new chapter, new name. Know someone who cant make it to weller book works in person. Weller book works is open monday through thursday, 11 a. Marvelous animals are deeply inscribed in current popular culture the beast redeemed by beauty, the frog prince released from enchantment by a young. Over the years theyve been known as sam weller s books and sam weller s zion bookstore. Trolley square and weller book works are wheelchair accessible, but if you need help with accomodations, please let us know. When sam and lila retired in 1997 the seeds of the change that led to cataclysmic changes in the book industry had already sprouted.
Open since 1929, weller book works offers new, used, and rare books in salt lake citys historic trolley square. Whole foods, spaghetti factory, wise guys comedy club, restaurants, weller books, astounding finds. The store hosts author events, craft workshops, and book clubs. Utah genealogical and historical magazine vol 27, 1926. All used and rare book purchasing is done by appointment. History of the ship letters of the british isles maritime. Restocking warehouses costs a bit more, but less than was saved by reducing. We have entrances on both levels of trolley square. Youll find a great selection of e books for your tablet, including. Weller book works 607 trolley sq, salt lake city, ut 84102.
Located conveniently in trolley square, weller book works is located inside the mall area. Weller book works was founded as zion bookstore nearly 90 years ago. Our bookstore sells new, used and rare books in a space built to surprise and delight you in historic trolley square. Salt lake citys historic weller bookstore holds trolley. Signed on limitation page by the artist, and accompanied by a print of crossing the divide, which is also signed by mccarthy. At this time we can offer curbside pickup or shipping only.
Utahs trolley square surviving in face of challenges. Weller book works will join tabula rasa, cabin fever and the desert edge brewery, among others, at trolley square. Weller book works turns 90 the venerable salt lake city bookstore throws a birthday party, with cake, music and guest speakers rocky anderson, terry tempest williams and brooke williams. Join calli and nate, hosts of the king of random youtube channel, for an epic experiment exposition celebrating the of the book launch for 52 random weekend projects.
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