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

Davenport Saloon

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2014

1. Davenport Saloon Marker

Inscription. Built in 1901, this unaltered two-story brick building housed the Joseph Rogerson Restaurant and the J.E. Davenport and Co. Saloon. It was one of scores of buildings built to accommodate the crowds of travelers brought to Ogden by the Railroad.

The design is Classical Revival in detail. The brick facade remains intact with its unique basketweave bond above the second story windows, garlands in pressed tin friezes, pediment parapet, and an inscription atop reads “1901.”

Owned originally by the infamous Belle Topham, when the restaurant was built, a special arrangement was made with the London Ice Cream Parlor’s owner, whereby an independent three-foot wide corridor was built between the two buildings to permit direct access from 25th Street to Electric Alley.

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 1901.

Location. 41° 13.25′ N, 111° 58.477′ 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: 248 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

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marker. London Ice Cream Parlor (a few steps from this marker); Union Restaurant and Switch European Lodgings (a few steps from this marker); ZCMI Co-op Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kansas City Liquor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Utah Trunk Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); The Solomon C. Stephens Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Jordan’s Cigar Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Livingston Confectionary (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ogden.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2014

2. Davenport Saloon Marker

The marker is on the right.

Formerly the Davenport Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2014

3. Formerly the Davenport Saloon

Note the opening on the right which accessed Electric Alley.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 23 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.