In 1964, Dean Brimhall built a petrol station and tourist lodge near
In 1964, Dean Brimhall built a petrol station and tourist lodge near Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. After years of conflict over commercial activities, the US federal government bought his property for $400,000 in 2023 and demolished all structures, resolving a long-standing dispute that began in 1964. This action helped expand federal protection over the area.
14 AUG 2026
— Times of India
Brimhall's Capitol Reef Businesses Shut Down for $400,000 Federal Buyout
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The US federal government purchased Dean Brimhall's property near Capitol Reef National Park for $400,000 in 2023 and demolished all structures.
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