David Christian Eccles House

The David Christian Eccles House, built in 1904, is an Extended Four-Square building, with a Neoclassical porch, designed by Hodgson and Smith. Alterations include a two-story rear extension with casement windows, and a one-story Prairie Style wing added on the east side.

The home is significant as the family home of David Christian Eccles, oldest son of prominent Ogden businessman and banking official David Eccles. Born in November 29, 1877 to David and Bertha Marie Jensen Eccles, David C. Eccles grew up in Ogden, received his education in the Ogden public schools and at Weber State Academy. Before moving into his home at 607 25th Street in 1904, David C. lived with his parents and eleven brothers and sisters in the family home at 2580 Jefferson Avenue.

In 1912 David C. succeeded his father as president of Oregon Lumber Co. and later was president of Eccles Lumber Co. and president of Utah National Bank of Ogden, later to become First Security Bank. As administrator of the David Eccles estate, David C. saw the completion of the Eccles Building at 385 24th Street.

In 1923, David C. and Julia Eccles sold the home to the Ogden Knights of Columbus Building Association, which used the building as a meeting hall. In 1939 a portion of the building was occupied by the Healey Dancing Studios, managed by Glen 1. Healey, In 1942, the building housed the Knights of Columbus meeting hall, Cushnahan Memorial Hall and the residence of music teacher Umberto Bovero. In the 1950s the American Legion Anmac Post 91 occupied the building. The building was sold in 1953 to Anastasia Nass, who with her husband, made 607 25th Street their residence. The restoration of the home in 2001 by the Thompson Family for their residence was important in preserving this important home.

607 25th Street in Ogden, Utah