City Views: Ogden, Utah
by mc
Making one’s way through downtown Ogden, Utah, 1913 (click to enlarge)
This photo is dated Sept. 1913 and is labeled “Fashion Show” at bottom right – and the streets do appear to have been decorated for an event. What I find intriguing, though – apart from the horse and buggy/automobile combination I talked about previously – are the signs you can just about make out. At far left there is a blurry one for “Shoes,” while the next door down is “Bar,” and across the street you find “Eat.” Nice and simple.
LOL.. that is actually a funny and interesting observation..OUR simplistic these days is TRIPLE A’s in front of a company name.
I love Ogden. This is likely taken from the corner where the Ben Lomond Hotel is presently standing, looking north on Washington blvd. The Lady is walking west along 25th st. (as near as I can tell) I like the construction (of the Grant building on 24th?) and smoke in the background, It appears to be a breezy September afternoon with winds from the south – a storm approaching. Awesome picture!
Glad you like it, and thanks for the additional info. i’ve never been there, but do love the photo, and your description makes it even better.
Thx,
Mike
It looks like the First Security Bank building is being built up the street.There were skylights in the sidewalk on 24th street,looks like there were skylights crossing the street on the right corner,that is probably something else.Huh,underground tunnel system…