The Fred M. Nye Cottage

The Fred M. Nye Cottage. 2546 Jefferson. Built in 1910, this cottage for Fred M. Nye was designed by architects P. Smith and L. Hodgsen and is one of only a few residences in the Jefferson District with original "out buildings" , a modest carriage house and horse stable. The home has remained as single-family and retains the imaginative character and charm of its original Bungalow stylings. Mr. and Mrs. Nye raised four boys who grew up in the family business, the Fred M. Nye Company., Fred M. Nye was born in Eureka, Kansas in 1876, moving to Ogden with his parents in 1891. After college graduation in 1898, Fred opened a clothing store in Ogden, modestly announcing his intent to sell merchandise of the best quality in a manner to merit the confidence of his customers. Fred married Margaret Buchmiller on September 14, 1903., Fred served on the Ogden City Board of Education for over 20 years, playing a leading role in the construction and completion of Ogden High School. He was treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church for 54 years and was chair of the building committee for the John E. Carver edifice at 28th and Quincy. He also helped draft Ogden City's "council-manager" form of government in 1949, which continued until 1992., The Fred M. Nye Store, at 2422 Washington Blvd. remained in business for 84 years, attaining notoriety as the "most attractive in its arrangement and in the line of goods carried," and the business was synonymous with business integrity and enterprise in Weber County. Fred's sons retired in 1982 and the building was later sold and then demolished., Fred M. Nye died Oct 18, 1952. Ralph Nye lived in the home until 1966 when it was sold to the current owners. In its 108 year history, the home has seen only two family ownerships.