Brigham City Platted Families were eager to move from the crowded fort onto their own land, but again a survey was necessary. Jesse W. Fox, Utah surveyor general from 1852-84, surveyed and platted the townsite of...
With the Indian threat in mind, the early settlers erected two facing rows of cabins, described by some as simply rooms, adjoining each other to create a fort, with each room opening onto a central area. Box Elder Creek...
The period from 1880 to 1900 was a time of unprecedented home building in Brigham City. Although smaller homes were still being built, the prosperity of some leading residents brought a major shift in the style of...
The Co-op Store was good training for William Horsley, who served as manager until 1884, when he was called on a mission. In his absence his four sons started a business on a small scale on the east side of Main Street...
At the ::October 7, 1849 General Conference, several adult priesthood bearers were called to serve missions in various European countries. The British Mission had been opened in 1837. Now was the time to expand...
Prior to electric refrigerators, ice was an important commodity, and the “south pond” between 600 and 800 West on Forest Street (Watkins Park) was the best local source. The Watkins family delivered ice to local homes...
Elias Jensen worked as a cabinet maker and then as a member of the Co-op carpenter crew, helping erect some of Brigham City’s public buildings. In 1879, he purchased land just south of the Horsley block and started a...
The Beginning of Education in Brigham City Education of their children was one of the first considerations of the early settlers, usually undertaken by parents with whatever books might be available in the home. During...
Early Day Cultural Activities Settlers brought the music, dance and culture of their pre-pioneer life with them, as noted in the enjoyment of violins played for dancing in the early forts. As more musicians and...
Tailor Ola Stohl, who managed the Co-op clothing and tailor department, was called on a mission in 1879, at which time several of the tailors who worked for him went into business for themselves. Among them was H. C...
