Ogden, the much maligned city in Northern Utah, a railroad town known for it's rowdy, tawdry gentiles past including gambling, heroin dens and rampant prostitution among other sins, Ogden is on the verge of becoming a major destination tourist town.
Close to the beautiful Wasatch Mountain range and it's Summer and Winter recreational opportunities, Ogden is a city on the move with the only visible slowdown being the recent recessions impact on new construction.
The city leaders of Ogden have done well to keep the Ogden core city center much to it's original character, and would do great benefit to the city to keep that architectural character living on in its many beautiful buildings.
You can see more displays of art deco, pioneer era adornments and buildings in Ogden than many larger cities in the West, each building with a rich history that may make you blush or, make you cringe, but nonetheless architecture that you will love.
Concentrated on or near 25th Street, running East/West for about 1 mile. After visiting 25th Street, walk the city streets radiating out North and South a few blocks for more examples of Odgen City's unique architecture and history.
Many fine and locally owned establishments of food, and spirits are located toward the Western end of 25th Street, known as weekend hot spot where you can enjoy a beer and meal before walking it off while checking out more of central Ogden City.
Many of the buildings have signage, along with display podiums describing some of the more infamous residents of Ogden's past, and the original or most famous occupants of the various buildings.
While you're in Ogden don't miss the railroad display at the Union Pacific Depot. Ogden was the last major town heading West on the Pioneer era railroad until reaching San Francisco California.
Ogden can be reached by car by taking I-15 north of Salt Lake City about 45 miles, exiting at the 24th Street exit and turning East or, by taking the Front Runner commuter rail train with frequent departures from downtown Salt Lake City every half hour to hour throughout the day and late evening.
