Often referred to as one of the most haunted cities in the United States, Ogden, Utah tends to embrace its ghosts; making this area a prime locale to run a ghost tour. Story Tours has provided Ogden and Salt Lake bus tours and Historic 25th Street ghost walks in Ogden since 2003. Ogden had its beginnings as a peaceful rural town settled by Mormon Pioneers. That changed when … [Read more...]
Do Tunnels Run Under Ogden’s 25th Street?
As a railroad hub and industrial center, Ogden has seen its fair share of colorful and sometimes questionable history. At the heart of that history is 25th Street. Infamous for everything from opium dens and bootleggers to prostitution and gambling, 25th Street has been home to a thriving underground. Perhaps that is why legends persist to this day of a series of tunnels that … [Read more...]
Print Lives: Publishing Company Comes to Ogden
Most authors will tell you that writing a book can be an exhausting, frustrating experience. For many of these writers, however, navigating the publishing world to get that book in the hands of readers proves far worse. Fortunately, a new publisher in Ogden, Utah is working to change that. Vince Font started Glass Spider Publishing because he knew firsthand how much trouble … [Read more...]
Ogden Zoning Helped Save Historic 25th Street
For a long time, Ogden’s 25th Street was a place with really old, falling apart and abandoned buildings. Gangs and drug dealers populated the street. In the mid '70s and '80s, many downtown buildings were demolished. Some felt this indicated that Ogden was finally growing up, leaving its seedy past behind and entering an urban renaissance. Others felt differently. After … [Read more...]
Christmas in Ogden
Christmas Village in Ogden, now in its fifth decade of operation, is the heart and soul of Christmas in Ogden online cash loans. In 1962 Jerry Green took his son Tommy to the “parade” which ended far too quickly - one floatand a few police cars escorting old Saint Nick. That immense disappointment led to what is now thousands of lights, dozens of village homes and a … [Read more...]
Roosters Brewing Celebrates 20 years in Ogden
“We are a big fish in a little pond. We use food, time, and love to make an impact.” ~Kym Buttschardt, Owner, Roosters Brewing Co. If you take a glance into Ogden’s not-so-distant past, 25th Street wasn’t always the desirable location that it is today. Many of the charming little storefronts were boarded-up and run-down, and the street was rife with gang activity. Most … [Read more...]
Ogden Secret Sauce
A cup of historic preservation, a dollop of urban renewal, and a dash of vision. Are these the ingredients for Ogden’s award-winning success? Historic 25th Street was recently named one of the "Best Streets in America" by the American Planning Association. The downtown blocks are just a small section of a major redevelopment effort that Ogden City has been engaged in since the … [Read more...]
‘Lucky Slice’ of Success in Ogden
Lucky Slice Pizza has been promoting “Peace. Love. Pizza.” on Historic 25th Street in Ogden since February of 2012. With a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, they’re throwing down anything but plain ol’ crust and sauce. Of course, they have the classics--cheese and pepperoni--but it’s specials such as the Margherita Supreme and the Dub All Star that keep people coming back for more. … [Read more...]
The Alleged Bar: Ogden’s Present Builds on Its Past
How does a local bar improve surrounding neighborhoods? It’s a story the DABC isn’t likely to tell, but as it turns out, alcohol sales may be just what the central district of Ogden needed. Utah native, Jared Allen, owner of Restoration Realty and co-owner of Alleged, a bar on Ogden’s notorious 25th Street, has a unique business model. The bar is funding his restoration … [Read more...]