ogden’s NATIONAL

TREASURE

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SINCE

1924

Community Gathering Place

Where history and community come together - envisioned as a vibrant neighborhood where stories unfold and connections are made.

tourist attraction

As a cherished tourist destination, we plan to leverage this iconic landmark by celebrating its rich heritage and providing more opportunities to create unforgettable memories.

cultural focal point

Where creativity flourishes and traditions thrive, this neighborhood aims to be a place that fosters a sense of belonging & resonates with people from all walks of life.

COMMUNITY COVERSATION

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T H U R S D A Y

JUNE 15

Come join us for a fun and informative community conversation and share your ideas for the Union Station Neighborhood redevelopment. We're on a mission to create something truly special for our community, and we need your help to do it.

PLACEMAKING   •   BEVERAGES   •   IDEAS

BROWNING THEATER

AT UNION STATION

2501 WALL AVE.

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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Union Station building with large sign and American flags

union station timeline

Agriculture, business, manufacturing, and tourism all flowed through Union Station and it was critical to the locals that the station reflect the aspirations of the community for growth and development.

1923

1924

1969-1978

1997

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The construction of the station, as we know it today, broke ground in 1923 and went into high speed in the summer of 1924. On July 22nd the headline in the Standard read, “New Station Going Up Fast”. The Grand Lobby’s soaring cathedral ceiling was one of the many structural highlights.

“My own most common thought about Union Station is just sheer amazement that it is still here and still in such good condition 90 years later.”

Charles Trentelman

By April 8, 1924, the last old wall came down, revealing an intact copper cornerstone box, full of mementos from the 1880s and earlier.

“Ogden officials, including the local newspaper, worked hard to preserve the station, both as a representation of the city's cultural heritage and as a key builder of the future,” Trentelman said. “The station serves as a community gathering place, major tourist attraction, storage vault of historical artifacts and stories, and as a commercial and cultural focal point for the entire city.”

The last true passenger trains to actually utilize Union Station were from Amtrak in May of 1997, ending Amtrak’s solo use of the station since 1971.

2024

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Union Stations 100th birthday

PRESERVING THE STATION’S INTEGRITY

The NEXT CHAPTER

Tell people about who you are, your origin, your process, or your inspirations. Tap into your creativity. You’ve got this. The way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you.

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Collaborate with us

Tell people what to reach out about and what to expect after contacting you. Don’t forget to choose a storage option for submissions.

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Ogden City Announces Ogden Union Station Campus Development Partnership

in the news

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UTA and Ogden City partner with McWhinney and J. Fisher Co. for Union Station Campus/UTA TOD

Transforming History into a Modern Hub: Union Station Campus Takes Center Stage at Utah Commercial Real Estate Symposium

REINVIGORATING AN EXISTING LANDMARK