Business at the Crossroads

Edward Murphy shares his memories of Ogden, including theaters, hotels, trains and passengers, the trading industry, and 25th Street. He also shares a poem he wrote describing his experiences as an infantryman in World War II. The interview took place on July 20, 2013.

Michael Nash shares his memories of Ogden and 25th Street. From 1959 to 1968, Nash lived in the Lyceum building on 25th with his family. The interview took place on July 26, 2013.

Flora Ogan discusses her experiences working for the Standard-Examiner for 40 years, and her knowledge of 25th Street. The interview took place on August 7, 2013.

Joseph Prantil shares his family memories of Ogden and 25th Street. After his grandparents immigrated to America from Italy, they were involved in business at the Utah Hot Springs and a soda fountain on 25th. During prohibition, his grandfather was arrested for bootlegging. The interview took place on July 17, 2013.

Mike Schlosser discusses his grandfather, George Earl "Cowboy" Baldwin, who operated a barber shop at the Healy Hotel during the 1930s. The interview took place on August 14, 2013.

Margaret Spurlock shares her memories of Ogden and 25th Street. She discusses the Orpheum Theatre, the White City Ballroom, the 24th of July parade, and elevator operators. The interview took place on August 29, 2013.

Steve Spurlock shares his memories of Ogden and 25th Street, including ice skating at the Coliseum. The interview took place on August 29, 2013.

Van Summerill, a member of the Theatre Historical Society of America, discusses his memories of Ogden and 25th Street. He discusses working at the Egyptian Theater, the entertainment industry, and the collapse of the Orpheum building. The interview took place on July 16, 2013.

John Tanner discusses his experiences with 25th Street in Ogden, including working at the Porters and Waiters Club. He also discusses his memories of the Great Depression and of the prisoners of war during World War II. The interview took place on July 22, 2013.

Jayeson Vance, an Ogden native, discusses his memories of 25th Street and his interest in law enforcement. Vance also discusses being a park ranger and conducting tours of Alcatraz. The interview took place on October 10, 2013.