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Show Architect/Builder? Building Materials: Building Type/Style: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable Statement of Historical Significance: -- Aboriginal Americana ___ Agriculture __Architecture __Tne Arts _2L Commerce -- Caitnunication -- Conservation _.Education __ExplorataJon/Settleraent -- Industry -- Military' --. Mining _.Minority Groups --Political. --Recreation -- Heligion -- Science --.SocLo-Humanitarian --Transportation The property of this present day dress shop and bookstore was owned in the late 1800's and early 1900's by Luna Young Thatcher, a daughter of Brigham Young by his first wife. Luna Young Thatcher owned the entire corner and by all reports had the area beautifully landscaped. In 1912 the Logan Rapid Transit Company, which was created by David Eccles (a well-known entrepreneur in Northern Utah) was in need of a Main Street depot, and according to the Polk Directory, had one adjacent to this property. However, they apparently needed more space and began negotiating with L. Y. Thatcher for this present day property. In 1915, after the rail company had expanded considerably, L. Y. Thatcher sold this corner of the block to the Ogden-Logan-Idaho Railroad for $12,000, according to the county records. The Ogden-Logan-Idaho Railroad became the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad in 1919. Shortly after World War I this railroad company began its decline, though it took 20 years to dissolve completely. The previous railroad depot is still standing, although with some facade alterations, and it now houses three separate businesses. |
