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Show Architect/Builder: Building Type/Style: Building Materials: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable This two story, rock and brick structure is one of the oldest buildings on Main Street, being constructed in 1885. The building has a classic facade though part of it has been covered by an aluminum facade advertising the present business. The main floor has been modernized and the transom covered with the siding. The top story has had some alterations to the classic windows. The top of the facade is crowned at each end with classical acroterions. Statement of Historical Significance: -- Aboriginal Americans __ Agriculture -X- Architecture __The Arts _JL.Ccntnarce -- Coonunicaticn -. Conservation __Education __Explciaiaon/Settlaifint ••- Industry -- Military' _- Mining -.iMinorlty Groups --Political. -- Recreation --. Heligion -- Science --SocioHHumanitarian --Transportation The original owners built the structure to house their drug store-Pioneer Drug. The partnership was the city's doctor, Oliver Ormsby, and a merchant, B. F. Riter, who built the structure in 1885. The partnership lasted until 1891 when it became Riter Brothers Drug. Pioneer Drug was the first store of its kind in the valley, and this status helped Riter Brs. Drug to become a success also. Logan's newspaper in 1892 writes the following about this early drug store: "In addition to the immense stock of drugs, patent medicines, paints and oils, they carry one of the finest lines of wines, liquors, and beers to be found in northern Utah." In describing Mr. Riter, the Logan Leader states that he had a "well established reputation as an accommodating business man and a jolly fellow." The drug store is gone now and many stores have since occupied the building, the present one being an optical shop. |
