Lost Ogden

Images of America: Utah

by Sarah Langsdon, Melissa Johnson

From a fur-trapping fort to a thriving metropolitan community, change has always been a part of Ogden's history. Settled in 1850 by Mormon pioneers, Ogden was forever transformed by the arrival of the transcontinental railroad in 1869. As horse-drawn carriages gave way to motor cars, a busy downtown district grew up around Ogden's Union Station and notorious Twenty-fifth Street. Landmark businesses, such as J.G. Read & Brothers Company and the Broom Hotel, became a part of the city's unique identity. Also unique to the city were its celebrations and special events, like parades, musicals, and sporting competitions. While change has always come to Ogden, the memories remain.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 7, 2015

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 2 out of 5]

As someone who has lived in the area a short time, I was excited to read more about Ogden's history. I studied art history and history in college, so I am accustomed to dry historical text. But this was just a series of mostly boring vignettes and pictures, with no map for those of us not as familiar with the area to reference.

[Marlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short history of the Ogden that once was and how it has changed. Lots of photographic memories included.