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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ogden

 
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1 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 2468 Madison Avenue — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On Madison Avenue north of 25th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Constructed in 1899, this Victorian Eclectic style, central block with projecting bay-type house is typical of turn-of-the-century architecture in Ogden and throughout Utah. Samuel and Mollie Powell were the original owners and lived next door at . . . — — Map (db m278001) HM
2 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 2554 Jefferson Avenue — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Constructed in 1889, this two-story central-block-with-projecting-bays-type house is an example of Victorian Eclectic architecture that was popular in Utah from 1885 to 1910. The house was constructed for Frank B. Hurlbut and his wife, Mattie. A . . . — — Map (db m273308) HM
3 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Alfred Meek Home —
On Jefferson Avenue north of 27th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Alfred W. Meek built this Victorian home in 1891 and lived in it until 1929 when he moved to Salt Lake City. He was the owner of the Alfred W. Meek Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating at 448 East 25th Street which was on the original site of the . . . — — Map (db m277999) HM
4 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Altice Building — 2490 Wall Avenue — 100 - Historic 25th Street —
On Wall Avenue at 25th Street, on the right when traveling north on Wall Avenue.
The Altice Building was constructed in 1998 as the first major new building to be constructed on Historic 25th Street in over a half a century. In 1997, the Design Guidelines for New Construction were adopted by Ogden City to help insure that rew . . . — — Map (db m277900) HM
5 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Alumni Association —
Near Dixon Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
While there is evidence that an organization of former students existed previously during academy, high school, and normal college days, few records were kept until 1922 when an organization was formed with Aaron Tracy serving as college president . . . — — Map (db m291033) HM
6 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Belmont Building —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Stylistically identical to the Nicholas Building to the west is the smaller complex at 208-210 25th Street. Built in 1908 the simple design features the same brick and transom detailing as the adjoining structure. The building was recently restored . . . — — Map (db m81040) HM
7 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Bertha Eccles Community Art Center — National Register of Historic Places —
On Jefferson Avenue at 26th Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Avenue.
The Bertha Eccles Community Art Center, a Victorian style home, was built in 1893 of red brick imported from the midwest and red sandstone from northern Utah. Some of its unique features include the steep roofs and turrets which are covered with . . . — — Map (db m273293) HM
8 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — N-29 — Bertha Eccles Community Art Center — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On Jefferson Avenue at 26th Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Avenue.
Built for James C. Armstrong 1893. Architect - Unknown. Acquired by David Eccles in 1896. Donated by family of David & Bertha Eccles as a cultural and educational institution in 1948. — — Map (db m273292) HM
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9 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Bigelow Hotel —
On 25th Street at Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on 25th Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m274689) HM
10 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 164 — Bingham's Fort —
On West 2nd Street west of Wall Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Erastus Bingham, Utah pioneer of 1847 and Mormon bishop, established a farmstead at this site in 1851 and extended the irrigation ditch from 12th Street to this location. In 1853 Brigham Young ordered the settlers of the area, known as North Ward of . . . — — Map (db m277892) HM
11 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Canse/Weeks Home —
On Eccles Avenue south of 25th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Canse/Weeks Home is a highly stylized American Foursquare built in 1910. The original owner of this house was J.M. Canse, who came to Ogden to be manager for the Eccles Lumber Company. The home was purchased from Mr. Canse in 1919 by Otis Weeks, . . . — — Map (db m278095) HM
12 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 112 — Captain James Brown —
Near Washington Boulevard.
Captain James Brown Captain James Brown, Pioneer, Soldier and one of the founders of Ogden, enlisted in the Mormon Battalion of the U. S. Army in the Mexican War, July 16, 1846, at Council Bluffs, Iowa, and was made Captain . . . — — Map (db m149971) HM
13 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Carnegie Free Library (1903-1969) — Ogden, Utah —
On Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Over the entrance was chiseled the quotation: "In the education of its people lies the safety of the republic." February 1, 1901 A letter is drafted to philanthropist Andrew Camegie requesting financial support in building a library. . . . — — Map (db m273316) HM
14 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — CC Keller Building — Lower 25th Street Historic District — National Register of Historic Places —
On Lincoln Avenue at 25th Street, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Avenue.
Constructed circa 1898, this two-story, commercial brick building features elements of the Victorian Eclectic architectural style. It was built by Edmund and Elizabeth Hamis. The first business to occupy the structure was CC Keller's Restaurant and . . . — — Map (db m274207) HM
15 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Claude Alexis Malan — 1904-1987 —
On Harrison Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Claude Alexis Malan was a well known Ogden builder stonemason and owner of the Mount Ogden Stone and Marble works. He built all of the sandstone entrances, marque and the wall with the original name of Weber College in front of Weber State . . . — — Map (db m277841) HM
16 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Creston Hotel — Grand Pacific Restaurant —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) at Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 25th Street (East 2500 South).
Prior to the construction of this building, there stood a two-story school building holding classes in the 1870’s. William W. Burton was Master and Mrs. Frosham the assistant. The present commercial vernacular structure was built circa . . . — — Map (db m81139) HM
17 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Cultural Heart of the City —
On 25th Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Cultural Heart of the City The story of 25th Street simply wouldn't be complete without mention of the Porters' and Waiters' Club-the most famous of its time in the area. The club was created for porters and waiters working for Union . . . — — Map (db m274301) HM
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18 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Davenport Saloon —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
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. . . . — — Map (db m81048) HM
19 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — David & Charilla Browning —
Near A Avenue.
David Elias Browning (1829-1901), son of Jonathan Browning and Elizabeth Stalcup, was a native of Tennessee. He was an early Mormon pioneer and farmer in Ogden, Utah. In January of 1853, he married Charilla Abbott. David affectionately called her . . . — — Map (db m277893) HM
20 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — David Christian Eccles House —
On 25th Street at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 25th Street.
The David Christian Eccles House, built in 1904, is an Extended Four-Square building, with a Neoclassical porch, designed by Hodgson and Smith. Alterations include a two-story rear extension with casement windows, and a one-story Prairie Style wing . . . — — Map (db m277988) HM
21 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — N-401 — Dennis A. Smyth House — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On 25th Street near East 2500 South, on the right when traveling east.
Designed by S. T. Whitaker, and constructed about 1889, this Victorian brick house combines several high-style elements in a design that makes it unique in Ogden and in the state. A colorful character and successful businessman, Dennis A. Smyth, . . . — — Map (db m278005) HM
22 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Development of 25th Street —
On 25th Street at Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 25th Street.
The Development of 25th Street Welcome to Historic 25th Street. In 1850, 25th Street was nothing unique. Designed in the typical "Mormon Block" pattern, its main feature was the civic-square green at 5th and Main (now 25th and Washington). . . . — — Map (db m273330) HM
23 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Don Maguire Duplex —
On 25th Street east of South Porter Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Don Maguire Duplex is significant for its association with the life of Don Maguire, the building's owner and principal occupant. Maguire was an interesting and gifted man who made contributions in numerous fields during his life. Utah . . . — — Map (db m277985) HM
24 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — N-233 — Don Maguire Duplex — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On 25th Street east of South Porter Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed in 1891 for Don Maguire, this building is an excellent example of a Queen Anne style two family residence. Don Maguire, the original owner, studied engineering, mathematics, and languages. He participated with a number of scientific . . . — — Map (db m277983) HM
25 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Eccles Avenue Historic District —
On Eccles Avenue, in the median.
The significance of the Eccles Avenue Historic District is found in the prominence of the families who lived within the district's boundaries. The Eccles, Browning, Keisel, Wattis, and other families whose names are associated with the district's . . . — — Map (db m278076) HM
26 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Edmund T. Hulaniski Home — 2523 Jefferson — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1891 by Edmund T. Hulaniski, this home is one of the few remaining examples of William W. Fife's residential architecture in Ogden. The Victorian Eclectic style is represented by the two-story vertical emphasis of windows and gables. The . . . — — Map (db m273297) HM
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27 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Elijah Larkin / Leroy Eccles Home —
On Eccles Avenue south of 25th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1911, LeRoy Eccles built the large white Greek Revival Style home designed by Leslie Hodgson. The three homes (Rowe, Larkin and Morrell) were originally built for three of the children of David Eccles. LeRoy Eccles was General Manager of . . . — — Map (db m278092) HM
28 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Farr's Fort / The Mills / Lorin Farr —
On Creekside Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Farr's Fort Near the mouth of Ogden Canyon, just north of the Ogden River (in this place) is where Farr's Fort previously stood. The fort was erected in 1850 by Lorin Farr, Ezra Chase, Ambrose & John Shaw, Charles Hubbard, and others. The . . . — — Map (db m279048) HM
29 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — First Camp Site of Hayden's 1871 Yellowstone Survey —
Near 28th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Ogden High School's location is tied to the history of America's first national park, Yellowstone. Scientist Ferdinand Hayden, the leader of one of the four historic Great Surveys conducted in the American West, traveled on the newly opened . . . — — Map (db m278145) HM
30 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 113 — First Grist Mill in Weber County —
Near Canyon Road.
This flour mill was built in the fall of 1850 by Lorin Farr, first Mayor of Ogden. and, continued to operate until 1862. It was a 30 x 40 foot two story building of lumber and rock. The grain was ground by the use of burrs several of which were set . . . — — Map (db m277856) HM
31 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 27 — First Stake Relief Society —
On Lincoln Avenue at 21st Street, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Avenue.
(full title: Dedicated to the First Stake Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) Organized by President Brigham Young July 19, 1877. Jane Snyder Richards, President. This building is the first and only Relief . . . — — Map (db m223578) HM
32 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 310 — Fort Buena Ventura —
On Utah 53, on the right when traveling east.
Soon after arrival of the 47 pioneers, Capt. James Brown who was on his way to California, visited Fort Buena Ventura, located 1290 feet S.E. of this site. Belonging to Miles Goodyear, whom the original pioneers had met near Bear Lake, the area . . . — — Map (db m276688) HM
33 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Fort Buenaventura (1845) — Browns's Fort (1850) —
Near A Avenue.
Miles Goodyear, born in Connecticut in 1817, migrated at age 19 to the west during the era of the fur traders. In 1845 he established Fort Buenaventura (Good Adventure) near the confluence of the Weber and Ogden Rivers. His stockade included a few . . . — — Map (db m171266) HM
34 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Fred M. Nye Cottage — 2546 Jefferson — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1910, this cottage for Fred M. Nye was designed by architects P. Smith & L. Hodgsen and is one of only a few residences in the Jefferson District with original "out buildings" — a modest carriage house and horse stable. The home . . . — — Map (db m273305) HM
35 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — French Boxcar — Ogden Union Station
On Wall Avenue near 24th Street (Utah Route 53), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
During World War I and II army troops were transported around France in trains. Troops were frequently loaded into boxcars which were boldly stenciled with their carrying capacity: “Hommes 40-Cheveaux 8” (40 men or 8 horses). The Merci . . . — — Map (db m273347) HM
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36 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Gasberg Building — 278 - 25th Street —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This building was constructed circa. 1891. The property came into possession of the James O. Stephens family in 1870 and was deeded to Solomon C. and William J. Stephens in 1880. In 1894 the building was bought by the Eccles Lumber Company. Later . . . — — Map (db m231278) HM
37 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Harry Jordan’s Cigar Shop — 232-234 - 25th Street —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This building was constructed circa. 1893. The owners during this time period included Patrick H. Gallagher and William C. Warren, a loan officer and former real estate agent. The building replaced an earlier adobe and frame structure that was built . . . — — Map (db m144346) HM
38 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Helena Hotel — Lower 25th Street Historic District — National Register of Historic Places —
On 25th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed circa 1911 and built by Ogden realtor David Maule, this three-story brick, commercial block building is architecturally significant and features elements of the Prairie School style. Key details include its geometric designs, brackets, . . . — — Map (db m274306) HM
39 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — S-16 — The Heywood House — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On East 2500 South west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed 1902 for Mr. & Mrs. Abbot Rodney Heywood. Built with a stone foundation, brick walls at ground floor, and cedar shingled second floor. Mr. Heywood was a local attorney, banker, and mayor of Ogden (1916-1917). — — Map (db m278004) HM
40 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Hiram Spencer/William H. Eccles Home — 2555 Jefferson — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The house was built by Hiram Hupp Spencer in 1895. This Victorian home is a 2½ story brick, frame and concrete structure, thought to be designed by Francis C. Woods. The mass of the building is asymmetrically designed in an eclectic or restrained . . . — — Map (db m273295) HM
41 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — A History Rich with Legends —
On 25th Street, on the right when traveling west.
No interesting place exists for any period of time without its own legends. For 25th Street, the most popular legends center around its tunnels, supposedly constructed by Chinese railroad workers between 1870 and 1890 for use as hidden opium dens. . . . — — Map (db m273345) HM
42 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — "Homes" of Weber State College —
On Dixon Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
Weber State has known several "homes" and campuses since its founding. From its first quarters in the old L.D.S. Second Ward meeting house to the first permanent facilities in the Moench Building and the subsequent expansion of the downtown campus . . . — — Map (db m291036) HM
43 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Horse Watering Trough —
Near Lincoln Avenue.
This horse watering trough once stood on Tabernacle Square at the north west corner of 22nd Street and Washington. It was constructed in 1906 to replace an old wooden pioneer watering trough, then moved to this location in 1990. — — Map (db m277982) HM
44 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — An Important Community Symbol / Welcome to Historic 25th Street —
On Wall Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
An Important Community Symbol Union Station stands as a constant reminder of the importance the railroad had in the development of Ogden. The present station, however, is the third station constracted in Ogden to serve rail passengers. . . . — — Map (db m277896) HM
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45 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — James O. Stephens Building — 274 - 25th street — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On 25th Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m273336) HM
46 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 38 — Jane S. Richards — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Lincoln Avenue at 21st Street, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Avenue.
Addressed 1895 Utah State Constitutional Convention for women's right to vote. Built this former society hall with local women 1902. — — Map (db m224028) HM
47 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Japanese Influence on 25th Street —
On 25th Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Japanese were first introduced to Utah and the Ogden area February 4, 1872 when the "Iwakura Delegation", a group of dignitaries, were temporarily snowed in having arrived in Ogden by train from San Francisco, their journey to the east and . . . — — Map (db m274677) HM
48 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 3 — Jedediah Strong Smith —
Near Washington Boulevard south of 25th Street when traveling west.
Outstanding explorer, Trapper, Trader and devout Christian. Came to Utah with Wm. H. Ashley's expedition in 1824. Started first successful overland journey through Utah to the pacific coast from this vicinity August 22, 1826. Substantially . . . — — Map (db m149967) HM
49 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — John G. Tyler Home — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
John G. Tyler, who was at various times a postmaster, manager of the Broom Hotel, County Recorder and Purchasing Agent for the Utab Construction Company, had this home built in 1898, and it is located in the heart of the Jefferson District. . . . — — Map (db m273313) HM
50 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The John G. Tyler Home — 2560 Jefferson Avenue — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On Jefferson Avenue north of 26th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built between 1888-1891, the residence is a premier example of the Queen Anne style. It features the steeply pitched cross-gable roof and pediments, window bays on the second story and a wide veranda and porte cochere. Fish-scale shingles adorn the . . . — — Map (db m273310) HM
51 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 42 — John Henry Weber (1779-1859) —
Near Washington Boulevard.
Weber River and Weber County bear the name of John Henry Weber who was born in Denmark in 1779 and came to America about 1807. Weber was hired by the U. S. army ordnance department to keep the records at the government owned lead mines at Ste . . . — — Map (db m273323) HM
52 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — John M. Browning —
On Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
World renowned firearms inventor Built a gunshop and manufacturing facility at this location in 1880 The above plaque is a duplicate of the one presented by the Belgium government and placed in the firearms factory in Liege Belgium. . . . — — Map (db m274690) HM
53 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — N-52 — John Moses Browning Home — Utah Historic Site —
On 27th Street near Adams Avenue.
Home constructed of sandstone blocks and red bricks. Completed in 1900. Built for John Moses Browning --- world famous gun maker. Architect Sam Whittaker. Purchased by Y.W.C.A. of Ogden in 1949 — — Map (db m48981) HM
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54 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — John Shannon Houtze Home —
On Eccles Avenue south of 25th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This home was built in 1910 and designed by Leslie Hodgson for John Shannon Houtze. Mr. Houtze was the vice-president of Commercial National Bank. Born in Schmoken, Pa., in 1833, he came to Utah in 1848. His business ventures included sheep, . . . — — Map (db m278071) HM
55 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Kansas City Liquor House — 253 - 25th Street —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This building was constructed circa. 1890. The Eccles Lumber Company owned the property from 1892 until 1908, when they sold it to William H. Gampton. The Gampton family owned the property until 1924. Other owners included Reuben Kaplan, James C. . . . — — Map (db m81156) HM
56 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Livingston Confectionary — 268-270 - Historic 25th Street —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This building was constructed at the beginning of the 1900s as a three story structure with commercial space on the first floor and boarding rooms on the second and third floors. The owner at the time of construction (circa. 1901) appears to have . . . — — Map (db m81133) HM
57 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — London Ice Cream Parlor —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Of the many interesting commercial buildings on Lower 25th Street, this two-story structure known only by its faded inscription plaque, “London Ice Cream” may be the oldest and certainly one of the most architecturally significant . . . — — Map (db m81046) HM
58 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 113 — Lorin Farr —
Near Washington Boulevard.
Marker on Left: Lorin Farr Lorin Farr, Utah Pioneer of 1847, one of the founders of Ogden, established Farr's Fort in 1850, assistant in laying out the city and organized its first government. In 1851, he became the first mayor, . . . — — Map (db m149969) HM
59 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Lorin Farr — 1820-1909 —
Near Lincoln Avenue.
Pioneer-Religious and Civic Leader-Statesman Lorin Farr was an Utah pioneer of 1847. He was a friend and staunch supporter of Joseph Smith, the prophet, and assisted in the settlement of Nauvoo, Ill. where he helped build the temple. . . . — — Map (db m276690) HM
60 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — N-170 — Lower 25th Street Historic District —
On 25th Street at Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 25th Street.
The coming of the transcontinental railroad to Utah and Ogden in 1869 sparked the transformation of the city from a quiet Mormon community to a bustling center of commerce and transportation. The hub of that economic activity was the train depot . . . — — Map (db m273326) HM
61 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Madison Elementary School —
On Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Madison School is significant as an indicator of the emergence of the public school system in Ogden and in Utah and the growth of Ogden as an urban center. The building is also significant as the oldest school building still standing in Ogden. . . . — — Map (db m278003) HM
62 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Madison Lodge —
On Madison Avenue north of 25th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Madison Lodge was originally constructed as a single family residence in 1911 for Hugh and Mary Nolan. Between 1921 and 1925, the home was converted to a three unit dwelling. In 1986, the Kier Corporation transformed the dwelling into a . . . — — Map (db m278002) HM
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63 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Major Drug Company — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
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), . . . — — Map (db m81038) HM
64 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 424 — Malan Heights —
On 27th Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1860s Tim B. Malan found a mountain basin containing a spring and timber. By 1868, he was selling logs. Using his roller invention to get them safely down the cliff. July 1892 Tim & sons finished making a road with pick & shovel; later hewed a . . . — — Map (db m273290) HM
65 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Marion Hotel — History and Current Use —
On Lincoln Avenue at 25th Street, on the right when traveling south on Lincoln Avenue.
As the largest remaining hotel on lower 25th Street, The Marion Hotel building continues to provide lodging after an extensive refurbishment was completed in 2015. Today, it consists of 86 single-occupancy apartment units toward the goal of ending . . . — — Map (db m273342) HM
66 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Marion Hotel (Milner Hotel) — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On 25th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Marion Hotel, built in 1910, is the largest remaining hotel in the lower 25th Street Historic District. As part of the District, the hotel was placed on the National Register in 1976 and on the Local Register in 1981. Several of the original . . . — — Map (db m273343) HM
67 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Marion (Milner) Hotel — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On 25th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1910, the Marion Hotel is a three-story brick "E" or double hotel court, a hotel type with a continuous main level typically reserved for commercial or common hotel functions and two open light courts above, resulting in three wings of . . . — — Map (db m273341) HM
68 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Martha Ann & Edmund Orson Wattis House — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On Eccles Avenue at 25th Street, on the right when traveling north on Eccles Avenue.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and an Ogden City landmark, the Wattis House was built in 1914 and is significant for its remarkable Prairie Style design and its historic ties to the Wattis family. The home was designed by the . . . — — Map (db m278075) HM
69 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Merci Train —
Near Wall Avenue.
On November 10, 1947, Ogden hosted the "Friendship Train" for Utah, contributing 3 boxcars of food and aid to the people of France after World War II. In all, over 700 boxcars of supplies were sent from United States citizens to aid in the dire . . . — — Map (db m273348) HM
70 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Miles Goodyear —
Near A Avenue.
The Goodyears, Miles with his Ute wife, Pomona, and children, Eliza and Willie, established Fort Buenaventura the first cabin and trading post in the Great Basin, here in 1846. With stockade and cabins they raised vegetables, fruit trees, cattle, . . . — — Map (db m277894) HM
71 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 41 — Miles Goodyear Cabin —
Near Lincoln Avenue.
This cabin, built about 1841 by Miles Goodyear, as far as known the first permanent house built in Utah, stood near the junction of the Ogden and Weber rivers. In 1848 it was sold to Captain James Brown of the Mormon Battalion with a Spanish land . . . — — Map (db m276758) HM
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72 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 484 — Miles Goodyear Cabin —
On Lincoln Avenue.
Miles Morris Goodyear built this cabin on the lower Weber River as a way station and trading post. The cabin, along with other buildings, became Fort Buenaventura meaning good venture. It was the first permanent settlement in the Utah Territory. . . . — — Map (db m276760) HM
73 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Miles Goodyear Cabin — National Register of Historic Places —
Near Lincoln Avenue.
Miles Goodyear came west as a venturesome young man with the Whitman-Spaulding Expedition of 1836. He married a daughter of the Ute Chief, Pe-teet-neet, and located his stockade and cabin on the Weber River. This post became a stop-over and . . . — — Map (db m276762) HM
74 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Miles M. Goodyear Letter —
On A Avenue.
Frontier of Mexico (Fort Uintah) Rocky Mountains, November 1,1842 I have for the last six years been in the Rocky Mountains, far from the land of civilization - to use the words of the poet,..as free as native air. Tell my friends . . . — — Map (db m277895) HM
75 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Moench Building — Weber College —
On 25th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Administrative and Main Classroom Building 1891-1970 History of Weber College 1889-1933 Run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1933 Turned over to the State of Utah 1947 State Legislature authorizes acquisition of land . . . — — Map (db m273291) HM
76 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Murphy Building/Windsor Hotel — 105-109 Historic 25th Street — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On 25th Street at Wall Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 25th Street.
This building was constructed circa. 1887 and was one of the earliest buildings built on the 100 block of 25th Street. The property was owned by George W. Murphy, a veteran of the Civil War who migrated west in 1869. Murphy also owned the . . . — — Map (db m274200) HM
77 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Nicholas Building —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1908, this three-story structure is commercial Victorian architectural style. Its facade remains intact with a corbeled cornice and rusticated stone pilasters. The original stone inscription, “Gomer A. Nicholas,” as the leaded . . . — — Map (db m81039) HM
78 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Odgen/Weber Municipal Building — National Register of Historic Places —
On Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The Ogden/Weber Municipal Building, 1939, together with the U.S. Forest Service Building and the Ogden High School, are exceptionally significant as the best Art Deco Style building in Ogden and the state of Utah. They also represent important . . . — — Map (db m273318) HM
79 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 44 — Ogden Canyon Toll Gate —
Near Valley Drive west of Canyon Road (Utah Route 39), on the left when traveling west.
805 feet North of this site was located the toll gate established November 15, 1860 by Lorin Farr and Isaac Goodale, builders of the first road through Ogden Canyon. From 1865 to 1882 it was operated by the Ogden Canyon Road Company with the . . . — — Map (db m149973) HM
80 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 416 — Ogden City Wall —
On Wall Avenue near 25th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1854 Ogden pioneers built a rock and mud wall a mile square along 28th Street, Wall Avenue and 21st Street. Madison Avenue was not completed because the Indians became peaceful. The eight foot wall had a six foot base, a 31 inch top and four . . . — — Map (db m81035) HM
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81 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — N-53 — Ogden Union Depot — Utah Historic Site —
On Wall Avenue near 25th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Original building, completed in 1889, destroyed by fire in 1923. Present building constructed 1924 on the original foundation. Architects: John & Donald Parkinson of Los Angeles Marker placed 1973. — — Map (db m81034) HM
82 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Old Mill —
Near Canyon Road.
This is the site of the first grist mill in Weber County. This flour mill was built in the fall of 1850 by Lorin Farr, first mayor of Ogden. It continued operations until the late 1800's. — — Map (db m277855) HM
83 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Oldest Neighborhood / Bingham Fort / History in Plain Sight —
On West 2nd Street at Wall Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street.
You are Standing in the Oldest Neighborhood in Ogden First Peoples People have lived here for thousands of years. Evidence of ancient humans has been found in nearby caves. Around the year 800, Fremont Indians began building towns of . . . — — Map (db m277889) HM
84 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Oscar E. Hill/John Hoxer House — 2540 Jefferson Avenue — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On Jefferson Avenue.
While the home was originally built for Thomas Whalen as a mirror image of his next-door residence at 2532 Jefferson, the home was first occupied by Oscar E. Hill, a cashier at Commercial National Bank. The house consists of pedimented gables with . . . — — Map (db m273301) HM
85 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Palace Billiard Hall — 272 - 25th Street —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
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 (e.g. 260, 274 and 278). The . . . — — Map (db m81134) HM
86 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Patrick Healy III House — Eccles Avenue Historic District — National Register of Historic Places —
On Eccles Avenue at 26th Street, on the right when traveling south on Eccles Avenue.
Constructed circa 1949, the Patrick Healy III house was originally one of a matching pair of residences facing 26 Street. Later, the house was redesigned with an addition to face Eccles Avenue and the well-known Patrick Healy Jr. House across the . . . — — Map (db m278006) HM
87 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Patrick Healy, Jr. Home —
On Eccles Avenue at 26th Street, on the right when traveling north on Eccles Avenue.
Built in 1920 and designed by Howard Hewitt of California, this home was built for Patrick Healy, Jr. Mr. Healy was born in Ogden, was the President of Commercial National Bank, and also was Vice President of Murphy Wholesale Grocery Co. . . . — — Map (db m278009) HM
88 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Peter Skene Ogden —
On Washington Boulevard at 25th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Boulevard.
Fur trader, trapper, explorer diplomat and patriarch Born: Quebec Canada 1794 Died: Oregon City, Oregon 1854 The City of Ogden and Ogden River in Utah are named in his honor. Sculpture by Lorenzo E. Ghiglieri 1981 Scale: 3/4 life . . . — — Map (db m274686) HM
89 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 72 — Pierre-Jean De Smet — Priest of the Society of Jesus 1801-1873 — Courageous Missionary to the American Indians 1838-1868 —
On 24th Street at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 24th Street.
Father De Smet became well acquainted with the region of the Great Salt Lake, and gave much valuable information to Brigham Young and the Mormon Pioneers while they were at Winter Quarters, Nebraska, in November, 1846. — — Map (db m150039) HM
90 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Pioneer Forts in and Near Ogden Utah —
Near Washington Boulevard.
The Forts Although no Indian attacks ever occurred, the early pioneer settlers built forts to protect themselves against that possibility. 1. Buenaventura 1846 2. Farr's Fort 1850 3. Brown's Fort 1850 4. Bingham's Fort 1853 5. . . . — — Map (db m274693) HM
91 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Porter Block — Ogden City Register of Historical Resources —
On 25th Street, on the right when traveling west.
One of the by products of the Industrial Age was the manufacturing of metal architectural building components. Beginning with the development of cast iron buildings in Eastern America in the 1840's, systems of using replicable, modular, . . . — — Map (db m273337) HM
92 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Relief Society Building — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On Lincoln Avenue at 21st Street, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Avenue.
The Relief Society Building was commissioned by Brigham Young in 1877. Built in classic Gothic style of red brick made in Weber County, it was dedicated on July 19, 1902 by the Weber Stake Relief Society under the direction of Jane Snyder Richards. . . . — — Map (db m223572) HM
93 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Rio Grande #5371 —
On Wall Avenue.
"Tunnel Motor" diesel The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad #5371 was built in 1975. It is a 3000 HP General Motors model SD40T-2 diesel-electric freight locomotive. The 5371 was one of 73 engines of this type delivered to the D&RGW by the . . . — — Map (db m277966) HM
94 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Samuel & Mollie Powell Property — c.1900 —
On Madison Avenue north of 25th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Samuel, Union Pacific bridge builder; Mollie managed their properties — — Map (db m278000) HM
95 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 279 — Settlement of Lynne —
On North Childs Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Lynne, named for a town in Scotland, was settled in 1849 by Edith Rice, George and Frederick Barker and Charles Burke. The following year Isaac Newton Goodale, Erastus Bingham and others came. In 1951 irrigation water was brought from Mill Creek . . . — — Map (db m276663) HM
96 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Solomon C. Stephens Building — 260 - 25th Street —
On 25th Street (East 2500 South) near Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This building was constructed circa. 1888 by Solomon C. Stephens. The family owned land and constructed several commercial buildings on the north side of the 200 Block of 25th Street. Stephens owned the property until 1895 when it was sold to the . . . — — Map (db m81051) HM
97 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — South Pacific Diesel Locomotive SD-45 #7457 —
On Wall Avenue.
The First of its Kind on the Southern Pacific Line This locomotive was the first model SD-45 built for the Southern Pacific Railroad. The SP eventually purchased 355 more. The SP had the largest fleet of SD-45 locomotives in the nation. This . . . — — Map (db m277967) HM
98 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — 245 — Stage Coach Station —
On West Pleasant View Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Approximately one and a quarter mile west from this site John and Sarah Ann Mower operated a stage coach station. During 1860-1880 it served the Holliday Overland lines which were under the management of Wells Fargo Company. The line run 950 miles . . . — — Map (db m276763) HM
99 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — Student Leaders —
On Dixon Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
The first student officers were elected following the organization of the student body in 1904. Students were also elected as class representatives which practice continued for many years. Men and women associations, student councils, . . . — — Map (db m291035) HM
100 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Thomas A. Whalen Home — 2532 Jefferson Avenue — Ogden City Register of Historic Resources —
On Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1889 for Thomas A. Whalen, this home is a Victorian Eclectic/Queen Anne architecture. The house consists of pedimented gables with Queen Anne shingling and half timbering, turned porch posts, one-story, full-width porch with gabled entry . . . — — Map (db m273299) HM

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