James O. Stephens Building - Ogden, Utah - Utah Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The plaque on the building reads:
THE JAMES O. STEPHENS BUILDING 274- 25TH Street This building was constructed circa. 1888 by James O. Stephens and was one of several buildings constructed during this time period by members of the Stephens Family on the north side of the 200 block of 25th Street. Members of the Stephens Family owned the building until 1895, when it was sold to the Eccles Lumber Company. The building was owned by the infamous 25th Street 'Madame', Dora Belle Topham from 1906 until 1912. Other owners included Utah Merchantile, Land and Livestock Investment Company, Arcadia Land and Livestock Company, James Ballard, and Malan-Wheelwright Investment Company. The building is currently owned by Douglas J. and Peggy S. Holmes (1994). The earliest businesses known to occupy the building include the John Maddy Fruit Store and J. W. Stephens Photographer. Madame Topham operated 'nicely furnished rooms' on the second story of the building during the time of her ownership. The first long-term business to occupy the building was June W. Clark, a druggist, who also sold books, stationary, and cigars between the 1910s and 1930s. Later businesses included the Night Hawk Cafe, Grand Cafe, and Great Wall Cafe. Panache Interiors and Antiques, Inc. opened in 1987. The first story of this two-story brick structure includes a new store front which replicates elements of the original, with a recessed center doorway and display windows on either side. A recessed entrance on the right-hand side of the store front provides access to the second level. Three arched window openings are of the double-hung, one-over-one style. A decorative brick corbeling with angled soldier course provides the cornice line for the top of the facade.

Marker Name: James O. Stephens Building Marker Type: City County: Weber City: Ogden, UT Group Responsible for Placement: Ogden City Landmarks Commission Date Dedicated: 9/28/1995 Marker Number: 2272 Addtional Information: Not listed Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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