Ogden in Weber County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Harry Jordan’s Cigar Shop
232-234 - 25th Street
The earliest businesses known to have occupied the building include Harry Jordan, Cigars and Tobacco (1895); Thomas Riche, Saloon (1900-1904; the Owl Saloon (1905-1912); and William Kent, Barber (1900-1909). Later occupants of the building include the Royal Shoe Repair Company (1916); the New Economy Store, which sold men’s clothing (1925-1945); George’s Cafe (1946-1959); and the Uke’s Cafe (1970-1980). The building was extensively renovated in 1994 to accommodate Zona Roja’s and EV’R Greens.
This structure is a vernacular one-part commercial block structure with some elements of Victorian eclectic style. The structure is constructed of regular fired brick and rests on a sandstone block foundation. A variety of corbeling patterns are evident throughout the entire length of the cornice. Vertical corbeling extends from the parapet to the ground on the outer and center brickwork of the front facade defining the bays.
Erected 1995 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 1893.
Location. 41° 13.25′ N, 111° 58.504′ 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: 232-234 - 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. Davenport Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Utah Trunk Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); ZCMI Co-op Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Belmont Building (within shouting distance of this marker); London Ice Cream Parlor (within shouting distance of this marker); Watkins Grocery and Cranshaw Photography (within shouting distance of this marker); Kansas City Liquor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Restaurant and Switch European Lodgings (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ogden.
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