Lost Ogden

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...