Who doesn’t like to go back and see the place where they grew up?” said Ogden social entrepreneur and developer Thaine Fischer. “If it's relatively unchanged and beautiful it gives us a sense of pride and security.” Vacant, demolished or neglected old buildings with boarded-up windows will quickly crumble. And nobody wants blight in their city. Thankfully, some key … [Read more...]
Ogden Abandoned
Much has been written about Ogden’s renewal of 25th street, but just a block away stands Ogden’s tallest building, the twelve-story First Security Building, which has been empty for years. Known popularly as the Wells Fargo Building for the sign on the roof, it was constructed in 1926 and stood for most of the century as a symbol of Ogden’s prosperity. Then why would the city … [Read more...]