Ever since I was a kid growing up in Ogden Utah back in the early 80's, I've been fascinated by the Spanish bullfight. I even searched out books on bullfighting at the Weber County library, where I found and read "Death in the Afternoon" by Ernest Hemingway. I'm probably the only kid in Utah to have ever read that book. Now here we are 40 years later and I still enjoy learning about and keeping up with the bullfights.

August 16, 2026

Springville Museum of Art

Back in April, the 18th to be exact, I found myself out for a drive. I ended up in Springville and decided to check out the outside of the Springville Museum of Art building.

Here is their official website,

https://www.smofa.org/

It has always caught my eye because it looks like it could have been an old Spanish mission.

Why was it built to look like that? I have no idea. I have done some Google searches to see if anyone has said why that style, the Spanish Colonial Revival style according to the plaque outside, was chosen. But to no avail. 

I'm not complaining, I actually like it. It is very unique for these parts especially with the red tile roof and fenced in courtyard complete with fountain and all. 

Too bad there is not a Plaza de Toros somewhere nearby where we could hold a proper feria complete with bullfights, a horse fair, and the women could dress in their finest Andalusian dresses.








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