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

2554 Jefferson Avenue

Utah Historic Site

— National Register of Historic Places —

2554 Jefferson Avenue Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025

1. 2554 Jefferson Avenue Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1889, this two-story central-block-with-projecting-bays-type house is an example of Victorian Eclectic architecture that was popular in Utah from 1885 to 1910. The house was constructed for Frank B. Hurlbut and his wife, Mattie. A druggist by profession, Mr. Hurlbut operated the F.B. Hurlbut pharmacy out of the Broom Hotel that was located on Washington Boulevard. The Hurlbuts lived in the home through the 1890s.

The second, and perhaps most famous, owner was Jacob S. Boreman and his wife, Mary, who purchased the home in 1900. Jacob was an Ogden attorney and had been a prominent and influential federal judge over the Utah Territory. He was instrumental in asserting federal authority over Utah's Mormon leaders with regard to such issues as plural marriage, theocratic rule, and Mormon-Gentile conflict. The Boremans owned the house until Jacob's death in 1913. There have been several subsequent owners since, including a wholesale/retail merchant, a canvas manufacturer, and a stenographer.

Erected 1999 by Utah Division of State History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Utah Historic Sites (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location.

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41° 13.159′ N, 111° 57.882′ W. Marker is in Ogden, Utah, in Weber County. It is on Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2554 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: The John G. Tyler Home (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named John G. Tyler Home (a few steps from this marker); The Fred M. Nye Cottage (a few steps from this marker); The Oscar E. Hill/John Hoxer House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hiram Spencer/William H. Eccles Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Thomas A. Whalen Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Thomas Jordan Stevens Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Bertha Eccles Community Art Center (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ogden.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025

2. 2554 Jefferson Avenue Marker

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025

3. 2554 Jefferson Avenue Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 18 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.