U.S. Post Office and Courthouse - Ogden, Utah
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 41° 13.401 W 111° 58.419
12T E 418391 N 4564008
Historic former U.S. Post Office and Federal building in Ogden, Utah.
Waymark Code: WMBYKX
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2011
Views: 6
"This building served for many years as Ogden's Post Office and Federal Building. It marked the increasing importance of direct Federal supervision over many aspects which had gone unregulated or unsupervised by a distant authority.
Erected in 1905-1909, this three-story building is a well-preserved example of the Classic Revival style. It has exceptional classical detailing, both on the exterior and interior, which is mostly intact.
One of only two fine Classical Revival Federal Buildings in the State, these were the first federally owned structures in Utah. Previously, the government had made do with homes, rented buildings, and space in country courthouses. It is significant because of the rarity of usage of the particular style in Utah.
Because of its distinctive architecture, the U.S. Post Office & Courthouse is easily recognized and contributes to the identity of the area, and the presence of the Federal Government is symbolized by this majestic building still in use." - text of marker
Street address:
298 W. 24th St.
Ogden, Utah
County / Borough / Parish: Weber
Year listed: 1979
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Government
Current function: Vacant/Not In Use, Work In Progress
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.