Step Inside Ogden’s Story: The 2025 Architecture Tour
- Jacob Cox
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
On Saturday, September 13, the Weber County Heritage Foundation invites you to step back in time and explore the homes that tell Ogden’s story. Our annual Architecture Tour isn’t just a walk through historic buildings—it’s a chance to connect with the people, craftsmanship, and cultural forces that shaped this community.
You won't want to miss this, and tickets are on sale now!
A Neighborhood That Shaped Ogden
This year’s tour focuses on the Eccles Avenue Historic District, where many of Ogden’s most influential families—Eccles, Browning, Wattis, Larkin, and more—built their homes in the early 20th century. These residences showcase a rich mix of Prairie, Period Revival, and Neoclassical styles designed by leading architects such as Leslie Hodgson, Eber Piers, and McClenahan.
The same firms went on to create landmarks like the Bigelow Hotel, Peery’s Egyptian Theater, and Ogden High School. Walking through these homes offers not only a glimpse of architectural beauty but also insight into the economic and cultural boom years that defined Ogden as a true crossroads of the West.
Why You’ll Want to Join the Tour
This isn’t just an event for historians or architects—it’s for anyone curious about Ogden’s past, present, and future.
Step Inside History – Many of these homes are rarely open to the public. This is your chance to experience them from the inside.
Discover the People Behind the Walls – Each home tells the story of the families who lived there, from pioneering entrepreneurs to civic leaders.
See Craftsmanship Up Close – From red tile roofs to Prairie School details, you’ll appreciate artistry that has stood the test of time.
Support Preservation – Your ticket helps the Weber County Heritage Foundation continue its mission to preserve and celebrate the spaces that make Ogden unique.
Celebrate Community – The tour is also about connection—neighbors, volunteers, and heritage enthusiasts coming together to keep history alive.
Join Us September 13
Ogden’s story is written not only in archives but in bricks, woodwork, and windows that have witnessed over a century of change. The 2025 Architecture Tour is your chance to experience those stories firsthand.
