This building, constructed in 1904, was first occupied by John H. Anderson who operated a general merchandise store. The store continued to function until the mid-1960’s and sold shoes, dry goods, groceries, and clothing. The original owner, Louie Thomas, was assistant instructor at the Utah Agricultural College in Logan. S.E. Needham Jewelers, founded in 1896, is Utah’s oldest jewelry store and is known for service, quality, and integrity. This building is S.E. Needham Jewelers’ fourth location in historic downtown Logan. They moved their business here in 1969. Through the decades, S.E. Needham’s has promoted this location with their famous street clock located on the sidewalk. The often announced slogan “middle of the block, at the sign of the clock” has captured the attention of customers through the years.

141 North Main Street on Historic Logan Main Street and part of the Logan Center Street Historic District in Logan, Utah

S.E. Needham Jewelers was established in 1896 and is believed to be the oldest jewelry store in Utah. In the 1910s or 1920s, the store had street clock installed from Brown Street Clock. In 1935, the neon panels representing a diamond ring were added around the clock. The clock face is illuminated with a neon ring inside the glass cover. There was also a neon text panel with the business name and an arrow pointing at the store. That sign was hit by a truck and removed in the 1950s. A modern, four-faced reproduction street clock was added at Needham’s back entrance in 2008.*