Ogden in Weber County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Nicholas Building
The Gomer A. Nicholas Building, as it was originally known, housed the Empire Rooming House on the second and third floors.
The Nicholas family ran a grocery store on the main floor and a tobacco shop occupied part of the basement. It was during this period of time that “25th Street” was the main street of Ogden, a thriving railroad center.
In 1934, Francis Nicholas took over the grocery store, changing the name of the “Nicholas Market.” He remodeled the store and added a large sign to the front of the building. The upstairs later became known as the Reed Hotel.
The market survived the Great Depression and two World Wars, but eventually commercial decay overtook the neighborhood. Finally, in 1971, the Nicholas Market closed its doors, after sixty-three years of continuous operation.
The Nicholas Building was renovated in 1985 by Mrs. Janica O. Pantone.
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° 13.25′ N, 111° 58.546′ W. Marker is in Ogden, Utah, in Weber County. Marker 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: 204 25th Street, Ogden UT 84401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Belmont Building (a few steps from this marker); Watkins Grocery and Cranshaw Photography (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Jordan’s Cigar Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Drug Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Utah Trunk Factory (about 300 feet away); Davenport Saloon (about 300 feet away); ZCMI Co-op Building (about 300 feet away); London Ice Cream Parlor (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ogden.
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