Weber Stake Relief Society Building

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Weber Stake Relief Society Building
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The building in 2022
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Location2104 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden, Utah
Coordinates 41°13′44.1″N111°58′31.85″W / 41.228917°N 111.9755139°W / 41.228917; -111.9755139 (Weber Stake Relief Society Building)
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1902 (1902)
Architectural styleGothic Revival
MPS Mormon Church Buildings in Utah MPS
NRHP reference No. 88003438 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 13, 1989

The Weber Stake Relief Society Building is a historic building in Ogden, Utah. It was built in 1902 for the Relief Society in the Weber stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and it was designed in the Gothic Revival architectural style. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 13, 1989. [1]

In 1926, the building was deeded to the Weber County chapter of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) for use as a meeting place and relic hall. [3] Over the course of the next few years, the DUP prepared the building and surrounding grounds for their use, including moving the historic Miles Goodyear Cabin next to the hall. [4] [5] The museum was then officially opened by the DUP, and dedicated by Apostle David O. McKay, on February 22, 1929. [6] [7]

In 1972, the LDS Church opened the Ogden Utah Temple on the same city block (historically known as Tabernacle Square) as the Relief Society building. When the temple we rebuilt in the 2010s, it was decided to move the Relief Society building and all other DUP property, such as the Goodyear cabin, to another lot in Ogden. [8] The structure was moved from its original location in January 2012, [9] and the museum reopened in May 2013. [10]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Roger Roper (August 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Weber Stake Relief Society Building". National Park Service . Retrieved October 20, 2019. With accompanying pictures
  3. "Pioneer Camps Secure Center". Ogden Standard-Examiner . Ogden, Utah. October 1, 1926. p. 7. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  4. "Women Busy On New Home". Ogden Standard-Examiner . Ogden, Utah. September 30, 1927. p. 6. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  5. "Weber County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Inspect Their New Chapter Home". Ogden Standard-Examiner . Ogden, Utah. September 28, 1928. p. 22. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  6. "Pioneer Hall Is Dedicated Before Crowd At Park Site". Ogden Standard-Examiner . Ogden, Utah. February 22, 1929. p. 18. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  7. "Pioneer Time Relics Prove Attractive To Many Visitors". Ogden Standard-Examiner . Ogden, Utah. February 23, 1929. p. 8. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  8. Schwebke, Scott (October 5, 2011). "Pioneer museum, historic cabin in Ogden to be relocated". Ogden Standard-Examiner . Ogden, Utah. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  9. Vaughn, Aaron (January 24, 2012). "Ogden Pioneer Museum building moved to new location". FOX 13 News. Salt Lake City: KSTU. Archived from the original on January 27, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  10. Wright, Becky (May 13, 2013). "Pioneer Museum Reopens With A Few Changes". Ogden Standard-Examiner . Ogden, Utah.