Historic 25th Street facts for kids
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Lower 25th Street Historic District
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Historic 25th Street in Ogden, July 2006
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 Location in Utah
Location in the United States
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| Location | 25th Street (between Wall and Grant Avenues), 2522 Wall Avenue and 2471 Grant Avenue Ogden, Utah United States |
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| Area | 0 acres (0 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 78003260 |
| Added to NRHP | January 31, 1978 |
Historic 25th Street is a historic district located in Ogden, Utah, United States, the lower portion of which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Historic 25th Street neighborhood occupies three blocks of 25th Street, beginning at Wall Avenue on the west end and ending at Washington Boulevard on the east, with Lincoln and Grant Avenues transecting.
History
The history of 25th Street began with the opening of Union Station, at the west end of the street, during the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. Later, another rail line, the Utah Northern Railroad, was built between Franklin, Idaho and Ogden. The Ogden Union Station Depot became the hub for the Utah Northern Railroad, and served as a major railroad junction. The original structure of the Union Station Depot was destroyed by a fire in 1923.
During the early 20th century, 25th Street was a center of activity in Ogden. Home to retail shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, hotels, and laundries.
In 1954, 25th Street was cleaned up as part of a citywide crime-reduction effort led by Mayor Lorin Farr (a descendant of Ogden's first mayor, Lorin Farr).
Historic 25th Street today
Today, Historic 25th Street features restaurants, art galleries, retail shops, and hosts outdoor community events such as a farmers' market (July through September) and car shows. The rebuilt Union Station houses the Utah State Railroad Museums, the John M. Browning Arms Museum, and the Browning-Kimball Classic Car Museum. The street is also the location for the Ogden City Municipal Building and the Federal Courthouse.
