History Detectives Take 2

I previously submitted the story about Worth Tucker in Yellowstone to the History Detectives show and received no response. I am still convinced that it would be a wonderful story, so I have submitted it again. Here is the new submission:

Near the Bridge on the Firehole River

Here is a story that Gwen Wright would probably enjoy.

In 1927, my great-grandfather, Worth Tucker, left his family and failed farm in Salt Lake City, Utah to do construction work on Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. His work finished on November 5, 1927. While riding in the back of a Graham truck from Old Faithful to the train station in West Yellowstone an accident occurred. Near the bridge on the Firehole River, the body of the truck fell off the chassis causing some of the truck’s contents to fall on Worth. This caused a broken back and internal injuries. Worth died later while in transit to the hospital in Livingston, Montana.

I would like to find out more about the architecture of Old Faithful Lodge and how the concept of lodges started. It would be very interesting to know which parts of the lodge were constructed during the time my great grandfather was there, if these parts are still around in the current structure, and if there is a way to find out what work he did. I also, have an old hand saw that I think was part of his tools and want to know if it was really his.

I have the following documentation to get you started:
1) Death Certificate
2) Newspaper articles about the accident
3) The accident report from Yellowstone National Park
4) Various family accounts of the accident

I think this would be a wonderful story for History Detectives as it showcases the beauty and uniqueness of Yellowstone. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Our family loves History Detectives including our sons (ages 9, 7, and 4). Together we have done some of the research on Worth Tucker and took a family vacation to Yellowstone National Park the summer of 2005.

Please consider this story for an upcoming episode of History Detectives. I am excited to share more information with you.

Thank you,

The Mark Tucker Family