Spot on Main: Through the YearsOlof Parsons/Oluf O. Pehrson Tinsmith

For 51 years, Olof Parsons owned and operated a sheet metal shop at approximately 77 S. Main. The shop stood just south of a building that was originally a store for N.C. Mortensen, Anderson Produce, Packer Motor, Christensen’s, among others, and currently home of the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce. After Olof’s passing, the building was used by other companies until it was eventually torn down, presumably to allow easier access to parking behind the building.

Olof was born in Malmo, Sweden in 1855 and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and immigrated to Utah in 1883. He married Anna Sorenson (Ane Christine Sorensen) in 1884 and together they had 10 children. Their home stood at 12 S 200 E in Brigham City.

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Olof Parson in front of his store in 1891

1900- NC Mortensen store with O Parson's store to the right

1932

1950s when it was N. V. Watkins Real Estate

2025- Alley where the building stood

Parson home at 12 S 200 E Brigham City