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

Major Drug Company

— Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2014

1. Major Drug Company Marker

Inscription. Built in 1908, 170-174 25th Street is a commercial vernacular structure constructed of brick. the vernacular storefront was divided into three bays for various uses. The three storefronts originally housed the Major Drug Company, (1908-1919), Intermountain Tailoring Company (1908-1910) and Edward Bello’s Saloon (1908-1916). Like many other storefronts along 25th Street, 170-174 25th housed businesses and services needed by Ogden’s rapidly growing population and the visitors brought to Ogden by the railroad.

The front facade has a brick corbeled cornice that is original to the building. While the remainder of the facade had been so altered over time away from the original design to be unrecognizable, the most recent remodeling restored the storefronts so they closely match what existed at the time of construction.

The building’s three storefronts housed many businesses over time including B&B Clothing Store (1910), Star Restaurant (1916), Travelers’ Cafe (1919), Pepares Bros. Grocery (1923), Eagle Café (1923), Newport Soft Drinks (1929), and many others.

At the time of construction Bela Kadish, a well known “business promoter” in Ogden, owned the property.

Erected by Ogden City Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 41° 13.253′ N, 111° 58.607′ W. Marker is in Ogden, Utah, in Weber County. It is on 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 174 25th Street, 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

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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 History Rich with Legends (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marion Hotel (Milner Hotel) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marion Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion (Milner) Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cultural Heart of the City (within shouting distance of this marker); CC Keller Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Helena Hotel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ogden.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2014

2. Major Drug Company Marker

Formerly the Major Drug Company image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2014

3. Formerly the Major Drug Company

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.