Logan in Cache County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
99 North Main
— Logan Historic Site —
Photographed By Vincent Cascio, July 7, 2011
1. 99 North Main Marker
Inscription.
99 North Main. . This building was one of the earliest general merchandise stores built in Logan, and it continued as such until 1872. The owner sold the building and his merchandise and joined the historically significant ‘cooperative’ movement sponsored by the Mormon Church. From 1872 to 1903, the building housed what was one of the most important businesses in the history of the valley, Zion’s Cooperative Mercantile Institution: The building survived a major fire and was then divided into two. For 70 years, it housed First National Bank of Logan on the north side; the south was occupied by Woolworth’s. The building has since housed a variety of business.
This building was one of the earliest general merchandise stores built in Logan, and it continued as such until 1872. The owner sold the building and his merchandise and joined the historically significant ‘cooperative’ movement sponsored by the Mormon Church. From 1872 to 1903, the building housed what was one of the most important businesses in the history of the valley, Zion’s Cooperative Mercantile Institution: The building survived a major fire and was then divided into two. For 70 years, it housed First National Bank of Logan on the north side; the south was occupied by Woolworth’s. The building has since housed a variety of business.
Erected 2007 by The National Register Of Historic Places.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 41° 43.983′ N, 111° 50.1′ W. Marker is in Logan, Utah, in Cache County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 100 North, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 W 100 N, Logan UT 84321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 102 North Main (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Settlers of Logan (about 300
Historic Marker
ZCMI Co-op Building
1873 - 1902
Official outlet of ZCMI (Zion’s Co-operative Mercantile Institution), ‘America’s First Department Store”. This building housed the Logan branch of ZCMI from 1873 until March of 1902. It was part of the ZCMI Co-operative system which served more than 150 communities in the Intermountain area with retail commodities and services beginning in 1868.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Vincent Cascio of Logan, Utah. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Vincent Cascio of Logan, Utah. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.