Logan History - Historic Photo Collection
This is a free resource of historical photographs that depict the history of Logan City and Cache Valley. If you use these photographs, please credit the Logan Library. Send us an email if you would like to comment on the collection.
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"Pathfinder" Touring car Logan Canyon about 1910 |
Roy Cardon sits on his 1908 "Pathfinder". Roy's car was one of the first in Logan. Picture ID: 6L Source: Ray Somers Photo Collection |
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A&W Root Beer Drive In 701 North Main 1973 |
This image shows the A&W restaurant as the construction began in 1973. Picture ID: 203 Source: Logan Beautification Committee (1973) |
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A&W Root Beer Drive In 701 North Main 1973 |
This image shows the A&W restaurant when the construction was finished in 1973. Picture ID: 204 Source: Logan Beautification Committee (1973) |
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Aaron D. Thatcher House 63 East 100 South about 1976 |
This house was built in 1904 by Aaron D. Thatcher. Thatcher was at one time the general manager of A.D. & M/ Thatcher Company, Thatcher Union Mills Company, and Thatcher Brothers Bank. He came to Cache Valley in 1836 from Illinois. Picture ID: 246 Source: Community Development Photo Collection |
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Agricultural Equipment in Petersboro Petersboro, Utah July 1910 |
Agricultural equipment in Petersboro, Utah, July 1910. Big 4 gas tractor is on the left. To the right of a sign announcing "Petersboro Spur" is a flat car carrying the latest model case metal body separator thresher with power feeder and blower for stacking straw. Picture ID: 9L Source: Ray Somers Photo Collection |
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Al's Fix-It Shop 25 West 600 North about 1976 |
Owned by Alfred C. Peterson, this shop specialized mostly in fixing lawnmowers. He is remembered for his honesty and kindness and passed away in 1983. Picture ID: 150 Source: Community Development Photo Collection |
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Al's Sporting Goods 99 West Center 1973 |
Al's Sporting Goods has been found in a variety of locations through the years. Stork's Landing, a store featuring child and infant products, is in this building currently. Also viewable in image is Earl's Printing Company. Picture ID: 184 Source: Logan Beautification Committee (1973) |
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Anderson Lumber Truck Center Street and Main July 25, 1930 |
This photograph taken during the 1930 24th of July Parade shows a drum of raffle tickets on the bed of an Anderson Lumber Company truck. Picture ID: 7L Source: Ray Somers Photo Collection |
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Baugh Motel 153 South Main about 1965 |
The Baugh Motel was built in 1915. Picture ID: 64 Source: Logan Library Photo Collection-Buildings |
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Baugh Motor Company 140 South Main Street about 1976 |
The Baugh Motor Company was owned and operated by Dean C. and Wilford P. Baugh. The building is no longer standing. Picture ID: 227 Source: Community Development Photo Collection |
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Bear River Dam Cutler Canyon 1894 |
The dam was built to divert water to canals for irrigation in Box Elder Valley. Picture ID: 34L Source: Ray Somers Photo Collection |
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Big Boy Steam Engine Ogden Train Depot Spring 1982 |
In the Spring of 1982 this old steam engine came down out of Weber Canyon. It's indicative of the old time engines which used to come in and out of Logan. Picture ID: 1L Source: Ray Somers Photo Collection |
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Blair Motor Company 61 West 100 North about 1920 |
Clarence & Alvin Nielsen repairing a car in Blair garage. The garage was housed in a building which at one point held the Logan City offices and then later the First District Court. It has since been demolished. Picture ID: 5L Source: Ray Somers Photo Collection |
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Bridgerland Motel 43 East 100 South about 1976 |
Built in 1940, this motel has been in use for many years. It is currently the Old Trapper Inn. Picture ID: 245 Source: Community Development Photo Collection |
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Brigham Young College - West Building 150 South and 300 West about 1910 |
The west building of Brigham Young College, now part of Logan High School. It remains the only building of the college left standing. Image also includes unknown old pioneer stone house. Picture ID: 19L Source: Ray Somers Photo Collection |
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Cache Chamber of Commerce 52 West 200 North about 1980 |
The old Cache Chamber of Commerce building was also home to the DUP museum. Picture ID: 114 Source: Logan Library Photo Collection-Buildings |
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Cache Chamber of Commerce 52 West 200 North about 1980 |
The old Cache Chamber of Commerce building was also home to the DUP museum. Picture ID: 115 Source: Logan Library Photo Collection-Buildings |
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Cache Chamber Opening Event 370 North Main 1958 |
Picture taken at the Cache Chamber of Commerce grand opening. Pictured from left to right: Newell Winget (Winget Ice Cream), William Owens (mayor), Willard Poulson (Utah Mortgage & Loan), Eldred Waldron (Logan Savings & Loan), Ezra Cragun (Chamber President), Bus Berntson (USU Financial Advisor), unknown, Earl Hunsaker (mayor), John Clay, Gordon Haws, and Eldred Waldron. Picture ID: 116 Source: Logan Library Photo Collection-People |
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Cache County Fairgrounds 400 South 500 West 1912 |
This is an early view of the Cache County Fairgrounds. The first Cache County Fair was held September 26 to 28, 1911 in a Logan City park, an area of over 40 acres in the southwest part of the city. Picture ID: 4L Source: Ray Somers Photo Collection |
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Cache County Historic Courthouse 199 North Main about 1980 |
The Cache County Courthouse was completed in 1883 and used as a courthouse until 2003. It was designed by Salt Lake Temple architect, Truman O. Angell, Jr. This is a view from the north of the building. Picture ID: 113 Source: Logan Library Photo Collection-Buildings |
