Cache County Courthouse |
This building was built in 1883, designed by Truman O. Angell, Jr., who also designed the Logan Tabernacle and the Logan Temple. It is the oldest county building in Utah still being used for its original purpose.
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199 North Main Street, Logan, Utah |
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41.73648° N 111.83444° W |
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Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm |
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Caine Lyric Theatre |
This theatre was built in 1913 by the Thatchers, a locally prominent family who loved plays and operas. A wing was added in 2001, and the building was beautifully refurbished. A ghost that is partial to Shakespeare is said to haunt the theatre. Actors who have worked here claim that the ghost has been heard laughing during rehearsals of Hamlet. The Lyric is home to many performances during the year and is especially loved for its summer repertory series run by the Utah State University Theatre Department.
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28 West Center, Logan, Utah |
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41.73123° N 111.83473° W |
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June 13 - August 3 |
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Ellen Eccles Theatre |
This historic theater was built in 1913 by the Thatchers, a prominent family who loved plays and operas. A wing was added onto the theatre in 2001 and the building was beautifully refurbished. The theatre is home to a summer repertory season and other performances during the year. The beautiful building offers a splendid and charming view of America’s theater past.
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43 South Main, Logan, Utah |
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41.73064° N 111.83436° W |
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Logan Mormon Temple |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple is an easily visible icon of the Cache Valley landscape. The edifice was designed by Mormon architect Truman O. Angell, and built from 1877-1884 by the donated labor of early pioneers. The modified Gothic building rests on a terrace of the ancient Lake Bonneville, and the exterior was built out of limestone and sandstone quarried locally. Access to the temple interior is reserved for Church members, but the beautifully manicured grounds are open to the public.
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175 North 300 East, Logan, Utah |
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41.7342° N 111.82707° W |
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Grounds 7 am - 9 pm |
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435.752.3611 |
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Logan Tabernacle |
The Tabernacle was completed in 1891 and is a striking example of an early Mormon pioneer public meetinghouse. A beautiful pipe organ was installed in 1908 and the building is used for Church conferences, community concerts, and other presentations. An extensive genealogy library is located in the basement of the building where volunteers can help you research your ancestors. Free tabernacle tours are available Mondays through Saturdays throughout the summer.
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100 North Main, Logan, Utah |
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41.7342° N 111.82707° W |
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After Memorial Day tours will be begin at 10 am |
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435.755.5598 |
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Logan’s Historic Downtown |
Many beautiful turn-of-the-century homes and buildings are located in Logan. You won’t want to miss the Bluebird Cafe, the Logan Tabernacle, or the Episcopal Church. A 45-minute downtown walking tour guide can be picked up at tourist information center located in the Historic County Courthouse. The Logan Center Street Historic District (listed on the National Register of Historic Places and roughly bounded by 200 North, 200 South, 200 East and 600 West) features homes, churches, and the old courthouse in Classical Revival, Prairie School, and Late Victorian styles. Some of the finest homes can be viewed by starting at Main Street and traveling west on Center Street.
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41.73121° N 111.83906° W |
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Old Morgan Pea Factory |
In 1920 the Morgan Pea Factory, located on the west side of Main Street in Smithfield, began business. It was later bought by Del Monte Foods and has since been turned into a can-making factory. Look for the brick building with the original name built into the masonry.
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Smithfield, Utah |
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41.82045° N 111.83313° W |
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435.245.3439 |
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The Dansante |
Built in 1900, the Dansante Building has played a central role in the social life of the Cache Valley community for a century. For decades it served as the valley’s premier dance hall, hosting as many as 3,000 people on major holidays. It later became a clothing factory for two different companies, then fell into disrepair. After years of decline, the building was purchased by the Utah Festival Opera Company and was fully renovated and expanded to a 45,000 sq. ft. facility that now houses the company’s administrative offices, a 124-seat recital hall, practice rooms, rehearsal halls, wig and makeup, prop, costume, and scene shops.
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59 South 100 West, Logan, Utah |
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41.73055° N 111.83711° W |
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Mon. - Fri., 9 am - 5 pm |
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The Old Depot in Richmond |
In the early 20th century, many of the small towns in Cache Valley were linked by an electric railroad owned by the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad Company, known simply to locals as “the Interurban.” A few old depot buildings like this one still exist and have been adapted to new uses since the last train traveled the line in 1947. This one is an antique and collectibles store now.
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196 West Main Street, Richmond, Utah |
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41.92258° N 111.80338° W |
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Friday and Saturday 11 am to 4 pm |
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435.245.3439 |
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The Thatcher-Young Mansion |
The Thatcher-Young Mansion was built in 1878 by G.W. Thatcher and his wife Mary Ann Angell-Young. The designer of the home is believed to be Mary Ann’s cousin, Truman Angell Jr., who designed the LDS tabernacles in Brigham City and Coalville, Utah, and in Paris, Idaho, as well as the Cache Valley courthouse in Logan, Utah. The foundation stone is from the Green Canyon Temple/Tabernacle quarry and the framing lumber came from the Temple Fork Sawmill. The house has been carefully restored and is now home to the Alliance for the Varied Arts, housing galleries, offices, and classrooms.
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35 West 100 South, Logan, Utah |
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41.73014° N 111.83531° W |
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Tues. - Sat., 11 am - 4 pm |
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Utah State University Campus |
Utah State University was founded as a land grant agricultural college in 1888 and has developed into a major research university, especially in agriculture, natural resources, and space dynamics. The campus is filled with historic buildings and attractive landscaping. The oldest building on campus is Old Main, on the western edge of the campus. Its tower with the “A” (for “Aggies”) on top is visible from most of Logan.
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The main area of the campus is bound by 400 North to 700 North/200 East to 1200 East. |
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41.74452° N 111.80943° W |
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Wellsville Tabernacle |
This tabernacle was once used as a meeting house by early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). It was built in 1908 and reflects Mormon architecture at the beginning of the twentieth century. Its Gothic English architecture and chapel with balcony, wooden benches and slanting floor are unique among Cache Valley’s religious buildings.
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75 South 100 East, Wellsville, Utah |
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41.6374° N 111.93202° W |
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tours available |
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435.245.0795 |
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Whittier Community Center |
| The Whittier School was built in 1908 and holds school day memories for many locals. It was purcheased from Logan School district in 1992 and has undergone various rehabilitative projects. Each year, another goal is met in keeping up with building standards to make sure that the Whittier School is available for many years of community service. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided walking tour of the building is available by calling the information number listed below. In operation for 15 years, the Whittier Community Center provides meeting space for over 25 different community organizations. There is an accessible community garden, playground and neighborhood park on the grounds, and a commercial kitchen and gymnasium that can be rented. Activities held at the building range from once a month Contra dances to martial arts to religious services and various clubs. It is also home of the Cache Valley School of Ballet. The center serves people that have immigrated from different countries, providing a meeting place, information and training. Call the information number below to find out about current events such as the yearly Vittles and Fiddles dinner, the May Day or Renaissance Faire events, various carnivals and public meetings. |
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290 North 400 East, Logan, Utah |
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Main office: Mon thru Friday 10 am to 6 pm |
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Year round for various programs, classes and activities. |
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435-753-9008 |
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