James O. Stephens Building

James O. Stephens Building. 274 - 25th street. , This building was constructed circa. 1888 by James O. Stephens and was one of several buildings constructed during this time period by members of the Stephens Family on the north side of the 200 Block of 25th Street. Members of the Stephens Family owned the building until 1895, when it was sold to the Eccles Lumber Company. The building was owned by the infamous 25th Street 'Madam', Dora Belle Topham from 1906 until 1912. Other owners included Utah Mercantile, Land and Livestock Investment Company, Arcadia Land and Livestock Company, James Ballard, and Malan-Wheelwright Investment Company. The building is currently owned by Douglas J. and Peggy S. Holmes (1994)., The earliest businesses known to occupy the building include the John Maddy Fruit Store and J. W. Stephens, photographer. Madam Topham operated 'Nicely Furnished Rooms' on the second story of the building during the time of her ownership. The first long-term business to occupy the building was June W. Clark, a druggist, who also sold books, stationery, and cigars between the 1910s and 1930s. Later businesses included the Night Hawk Cafe, Grand Cafe, and Great Wall Cafe. Panache Interiors and Antiques Inc. opened in 1987., The first story of this two-story brick structure includes a new storefront which replicates elements of the original, with a recessed center doorway and display windows on either side. A recessed entrance on the right-hand side of the storefront provides access to the second level. Three arch window openings are of the double-hung, one-over-one style. A decorative brick corbeling with angled soldier course provides the cornice line for the top of the facade.