Miles Goodyear Cabin facts for kids
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| Location | Tabernacle Sq., Ogden, Utah |
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| Area | 0 acres (0 ha) |
| Built | 1845 |
| Built by | Miles Goodyear |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000866 |
| Added to NRHP | February 24, 1971 |
The Miles Goodyear Cabin is a really old and important building in Ogden, Utah. It was built way back in 1845 by a trapper and trader named Miles Goodyear. This cabin was the very first permanent home built by European settlers in Weber County, Utah. It's also the oldest building in Utah that wasn't built by Native Americans. The cabin is made from strong cottonwood logs and is about 14 feet by 18 feet in size.
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A Pioneer's Home
The Goodyear Cabin was built in 1845 by Miles Goodyear. He called his settlement Fort Buenaventura. This fort was more than just a cabin. It also had a strong fence (called a stockade), a garden, and even fruit trees. It was a true home for pioneers in the wilderness.
From Fort to Farm
In 1847, Miles Goodyear sold his fort to some Mormon settlers. He sold them the cabin, his animals, and all the land around it. This sale was a big moment for the area. The cabin then changed hands a few times. In the 1850s, it was sold again and moved from its original spot.
A Cabin on the Move
Over the next 50 years, the Goodyear Cabin was moved several more times. It traveled to different places along Washington Avenue in Ogden. Imagine a house being picked up and moved! This shows how important it was to people.
In 1919, the cabin was given to a group called the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. They even put it on a parade float! After the parade, it was moved behind Fire Station #3. Then, in 1928, it found a new home at Tabernacle Square. This was right next to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
The Goodyear Cabin was officially recognized as a historic place in 1971. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. When it was listed, people noted that the roof wasn't the original one. Also, some of the logs had rotted over time and were replaced.
Restoring the Cabin
From 1994 to 1995, the cabin got a big makeover. It was carefully taken apart, log by log. Each log was treated with a special chemical to protect it. Then, the cabin was put back together again.
In 2011, the cabin moved one more time. It moved along with the museum to a new spot. This move happened because the Ogden Utah Temple was being remodeled. The cabin continues to stand as a reminder of Utah's early history.
