From a fur-trapping fort to a thriving metropolitan community, change
has always been a part of Ogden's history. Settled in 1850 by Mormon
pioneers, Ogden was forever transformed by the arrival of the
transcontinental railroad in 1869. As horse-drawn carriages gave way to
motor cars, a busy downtown district grew up around Ogden's Union
Station and notorious Twenty-fifth Street. Landmark businesses, such as
J.G. Read & Brothers Company and the Broom Hotel, became a part of the
city's unique identity. Also unique to the city were its celebrations
and special events, like parades, musicals, and sporting competitions.
While change has always come to Ogden, the memories remain.