JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ogden Union Station at One Hundred: Opportunities and Impacts.

  • Published In: Utah Historical Quarterly, 2024, v. 92, n. 3. P. 267 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Eggett, Hope; Langsdon, Sarah 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the historical significance of Ogden Union Station in Ogden, Utah. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 brought new people and diverse perspectives to the city, transforming it into a leader in Utah's future. The original station was replaced by a new sandstone building in 1889, which was later destroyed by a fire in 1923. A new building, designed by renowned architects, was completed in 1924. The station played a vital role in Ogden's economy during the golden age of rail travel, but passenger travel declined after World War II. In 1975, the city acquired the building and transformed it into a hub for museums, a convention center, and an Amtrak station. The article concludes by emphasizing the ongoing importance of Union Station to Ogden's past, present, and future. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Utah Historical Quarterly. 2024/07, Vol. 92, Issue 3, p267
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0042-143X
  • DOI:10.5406/26428652.92.3.05
  • Accession Number:180000634
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