Historical site northeast corner of 100 East and Forest

Northeast corner of 100 East and Forest

A home was built on this corner by Abraham Hunsaker. It later was purchased by C.H. Davis (1860-1946) and became known as the “Davis Rooming House" and also the "City Hotel." The hotel had various proprietors and, sometime in 1892, it was leased by two individuals from Ogden. This proved short-lived and others took their place. A public telephone was installed here in 1895 but was moved to another location in 1897.

It is reported that a person lodging at the hotel painted the picture included. The Livery and Feed Stable was eventually replaced by the MIA Library, with tower removed, and used as a home by the Andersons. The area was razed and a professional center currently occupies the location.

All information is used for educational, noncommercial purposes only. Noted photos are from the Compton Collection from the Marrill-Cazier Digital Library at USU.

Compton photo from the Compton Collection at USU Merrill-Cazier Library. Circa 1900

Early painting, reportedly done by a lodger at the hotel.

Compton photo circa 1902 showing the hotel on the left. Several Co-op builidngs and some homes that still stand noted in the photo. Also, the photo shows the "square" that now is now Vincent Park. Rrom the Compton Collection at USU Merrill-Cazier Digital Library.

Article in paper from 3/18/1909

MIA Library in its original location prior to being moved about 1 block directly east. Also a Compton photo.

Davis Rooming House with MIA Library, when being used as a home, peaking out on the left.

More current photo of the location.

Brigham City Bugler, 10/8/1892