Draper in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Old Rasmussen Store

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. The Old Rasmussen Store Marker

Inscription. Heber A. Smith built this brick building circa 1890-1895 which served as one of the first three school houses in Draper, having one large room upstairs and two in the basement. Later is was used as a pool hall known as Poolies. In 1923 E. Miller Rasmussen acquired the building and converted it into a grocery store and soda fountain with gasoline pumps outside. It became a popular local gathering place, well known for its delicious hamburgers and homemade ice cream. Between 1933-35 a large addition was built on the northside which doubled its size. In 1952 Weldon (Sonne) Rasmussen acquired the building and changed the name to Sonne's Market. He filled in the basement due to water problems and added a new store front. Sonne's Market was open until 1966. In 1986 the building was acquired by Ingemann and Clint Bendtsen and was remodeled at that time and they are the current occupants making and selling footwear and leather goods.

Erected by Draper Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 40° 31.511′ N,

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111° 51.987′ W. Marker is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is at the intersection of 900 East and Pioneer Road, on the right when traveling south on 900 East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12392 900 E, Draper UT 84020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and on the Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Draper Park School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Draper Park School (about 300 feet away); The Nielsen-Rideout Home (about 700 feet away); Joseph E. and Mina Mickelsen (about 700 feet away); Joseph and Mina Mickelsen House (about 800 feet away); The Walter J. Green Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Peter P. and Martina Thompson Sorensen Home

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. The Old Rasmussen Store Marker

Marker is next to the stop sign.

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Enniss Family Memorial in Draper (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Draper.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.