Ogden in Weber County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Bertha Eccles Community Art Center

— National Register of Historic Places —

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025

1. Bertha Eccles Community Art Center Marker

Inscription.
The Bertha Eccles Community Art Center, a Victorian style home, was built in 1893 of red brick imported from the midwest and red sandstone from northern Utah. Some of its unique features include the steep roofs and turrets which are covered with metal shingles, the heavy leaded glass windows and the large porch which extends from the west entrance of the home.

The home was designed by Samuel T. Whitaker and was built for James C. Armstrong, a prominent Ogden banker. Armstrong sold the home in 1896 to David Eccles, another prominent northern Utah businessman. Mr. Eccles worked his way from, as a boy, selling various wood articles made by his father, to financial prominence before his death in 1912.

Mr. Eccles' first wife, Bertha Jensen Eccles, traveled extensively and became a prominent influence on Ogden's educational and social life. Her home became the center for Ogden's cultural festivities and social activities. Before her death, she requested the home remain in use as a center for these types of activities.

Erected by Ogden City Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these

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topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 41° 13.128′ N, 111° 57.873′ W. Marker is in Ogden, Utah, in Weber County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and 26th Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden UT 84401, 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 in 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: A different marker also named Bertha Eccles Community Art Center (here, next to this marker); The John G. Tyler Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John G. Tyler Home (within shouting

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025

2. Bertha Eccles Community Art Center Marker

distance of this marker); The Thomas Jordan Stevens Home (within shouting distance of this marker); 2554 Jefferson Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fred M. Nye Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hiram Spencer/William H. Eccles Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oscar E. Hill/John Hoxer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ogden.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025

3. Bertha Eccles Community Art Center Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.