Not Who He Seems? Lecture given by David Nicholas and Stuart Stanek

Park City Museum will host a lecture called Not Who He Seems? given by David Nicholas and Stuart Stanek on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive.  More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.

On January 6 1936 a member of the Austrian Royal Family visited Park City. Count Felix von Schaffgotsch was handsome, wealthy, sophisticated and an avid skier.  Hired by Averell Harriman, CEO and COB of the Union Pacific Railroad, Felix was tasked with developing a grand North American Ski Resort – one without equal.  He would embark on a multi month 7000-mile journey in search of a winter “shanghai la”.  Park City was a candidate for this endeavor. However, despite appearances Felix may have harbored ulterior motives.  Please join David Nicholas and Stuart Stanek as they discuss the enigmas surrounding Count von Schaffgotsch.

David Nicholas serves on the Board of the Park City Museum, is interested in local history, and frequently contributes to the “Way We Were” series. Also, he conducts periodic lectures and historic hikes. His particular interests include but are not limited to Park City’s transportation history and local plane crashes.

Stuart Stanek is a forty-year broadcasting veteran.  He managed one hundred and twenty-five radio stations in twenty-five different markets across the country. He served as a general manager and a regional President for iHeart Radio which is the nation’s largest broadcaster. He was involved in all facets of the business including sales, programming, operations, and marketing.  He is married to Ann Crooks and they have lived in Park City for thirty-five years.