F.H. Knickerbocker to Bullen, Cache Valley Service and Citizens, September, 1947
Herschel Bullen; F.H. Knickerbocker; Union Pacific Railroad; U.P.; Cache Valley, Utah; Logan, Utah; Lester Jarvis; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.
Here Knickerbocker responded to Bullen on September 8, 1947 and informed him that the cost for the U.P. to purchase and upgrade the U.I.C.'s abandoned lines would be too great for the company and that they did not justify the expense of $35,000 for that purpose. He does inform Bullen that they will keep Lester Jarvis in mind for any future opportunities.
Knickerbocker, F.H.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Herschel Bullen, Jr. Papers, 1883-1966 (MSS 178, Box 20, Folder 2, Item 13)
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Bullen Reply to Knickerbocker, Cache Valley Rail Service, September, 1947
Herschel Bullen; F.H. Knickerbocker; Union Pacific Railroad; U.P.; Cache Valley, Utah; Logan, Utah; Railroad Service
Bullen responded to Knickerbocker on September 10, 1947 and expressed surprise at the Union Pacific's hesitancy to invest the money for what Bullen calls "development purposes in the rich Cache Valley." He also states that business opportunities are arising and that he hopes the U.P. will continue to consider the option.
Bullen, Herschel
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Herschel Bullen, Jr. Papers, 1883-1966 (MSS 178, Box 20, Folder 2, Item 14)
Hovey to Bullen, Logan Chamber of Commerce Meeting, January, 1947
Herschel Bullen; M.R. Hovey; Logan Chamber of Commerce; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Abandonment; Lewiston, Utah; Logan, Utah; Smithfield, Utah; Hyde Park, Utah; Providence, Utah; Millville, Utah
This is a copy of a January 9, 1947 notice to Bullen from M.R. Hovey, Secretary of the Logan Chamber of Commerce, regarding a special meeting concerning businesses that will be affected by the abandonment of the U.I.C. and its lines of operation. Attached is also a list of the businesses in each community that are identified as having a relationship with the U.I.C.
Hovey, M.R.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Herschel Bullen, Jr. Papers, 1883-1966 (MSS 178, Box 20, Folder 2, Items 1 & 15)
Preston to Moyle & Moyle on Options for Continuing the Service of the U.I.C. Lines, January, 1947
Geo. D. Preston; Oscar Moyle; Moyle and Moyle Attorneys at Law; Salt Lake City, Utah; Logan, Utah; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Abandonment; Cache Valley, Utah; Denver & Rio Grande Railroad; D. & R.G.
A copy of a letter from Geo. Preston, the attorney from Logan, to Moyle and Moyle Attorneys at Law in Salt Lake City on January 10, 1947. Preston discusses some possible options for having the U.I.C. real estate and property sold to a bidder who can continue to operate the lines. He mentions that protests among the employees, businesses, and others affiliated with the railroad would be helpful in getting such a measure approved and accomplished.
Preston, Geo. D.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Herschel Bullen, Jr. Papers, 1883-1966 (MSS 178, Box 20, Folder 2, Items 2 & 3)
S.J. Quinney Announcing Auction for U.I.C. Real Estate, July, 1947
S.J. Quinney; Theo Schneider; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Abandonment; Real Estate Auction; Weber County, Utah; Box Elder County, Utah; Cache County, Utah; Franklin County, Idaho
On July 18, 1947, S.J. Quinney sent the following letter to announce the auctioning of all U.I.C. property throughout the counties of Utah and Idaho in which it had operated. Quinney had been appointed as receiver for the U.I.C. by the U.S. District Court and managed the sale of property, equipment, etc. for the repayment of company debts. Also attached is a form for the purpose of expediting bids in advance of the auction for those who are interested in doing so.
Schneider, Theo
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Herschel Bullen, Jr. Papers, 1883-1966 (MSS 178, Box 20, Folder 2, Items 9 & 10)
Logan Rapid Transit Company $500, Six Percent First Mortgage Gold Bond and Coupons, 1913
Logan Rapid Transit Company; Logan, Utah; Mortgage Bond; Railroad Bond Coupons; Ogden Savings Bank; Ogden, UT; Jos. Quinney
This gold bond was created for the inauguration of the Logan Rapid Transit Company on January 1, 1913. The bond was worth $500 with a 6% annual interest rate for the company's first mortgage. It was created and authorized by the Ogden Savings Bank. Attached are bond certificates worth $15 for the purpose of funding the company. The bond is stamped as paid on April 29, 1915 at the time that the Logan Rapid Transit Company and the Ogden Rapid Transit Company were merged into the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway Company.
Ogden Savings Bank
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection (COLL MSS 244 Box 1 Fd. 7)
Utah-Idaho Central Railroad Company Bond Coupons
Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Bond Coupons; Ogden Savings Bank; Ogden, Utah; Royal Eccles
A collection of bond coupons that were issued with the mortgage bond for the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad. These coupons were worth $15 for bondholders interested in investing in the company and its future development.
First Savings Bank of Ogden
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection (COLL MSS 244 Box 1 Fd. 8)
Eccles Family; David Eccles; William Eccles; Sarah Eccles; John Eccles; Sarah Baird; Stewart Eccles; Samuel Eccles; William Hutchinson Eccles; Margaret Swinger; Scotland; Utah
A photograph titled "The Eccles Family of Utah." This photo shows David Eccles with his parents and siblings, all of whom traveled from Scotland to Utah in 1863 as immigrants and settled near Ogden, Utah.
Unknown
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Leonard J. Arrington Photograph Collection, 1830-1995 (P0316, Box 1, Folder 9, Image 4)
David Eccles
A photograph of David Eccles, at the age of 51, in 1900. In 1900 Eccles and the Eccles Corporation established the Ogden Rapid Transit Company and started the foundation for what would become the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Leonard J. Arrington Photograph Collection, 1830-1995 (P0316, Box 1, Folder 9, Image 8)
One of the most famous photographs of David Eccles, this photo shows Eccles as mayor of Ogden in 1887-1888, and is used by many to represent his rise to success and prosperity from humble beginnings.
Ogden (Utah) City Recorder
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Leonard J. Arrington Photograph Collection, 1830-1995 (P0316, Box 1, Folder 9, Image 10)
Cartoon of David Eccles and His Industrial Empire
David Eccles; Mining; Railroads; Lumber Industry; Agriculture; Sugar Industry; Oregon; Idaho; Wyoming; Utah
This is a cartoon portrayal of David Eccles and his many industries and companies. Eccles is surrounded by a railroad filled with sugar sacks, agricultural products, animals, and coins. In the background are four mountains representing the primary locations of his business interests: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. In the Utah mountain is a mine labeled "Eccles Mine." Lumber and sugar were his primary industries outside of Utah.
L.A.B.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Leonard J. Arrington Photograph Collection, 1830-1995 (P0316, Box 1, Folder 9, Image 11)
David Eccles; Bertha Eccles
David Eccles and his first wife, Bertha. The Eccles resided in Ogden, Utah and had 12 children together. David, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, participated in the practice of polygamy and was also married to Ellen Eccles who resided in Logan, Utah. Marriner Eccles and George Eccles were among the nine children of David and Ellen.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Leonard J. Arrington Photograph Collection, 1830-1995 (P0316, Box 1, Folder 9, Image 12a)
Photo and Statistics of Lewiston, Utah's Amalgamated Sugar Beet Factory, 1913
Amalgamated Sugar Company; Sugar Beets; Sugar Beet Factory; Lewiston, Utah; T.G. Palmer
The Amalgamated Sugar Company was originally established by David Eccles and his corporation in 1897, beginning in Ogden, Utah. The company provided financial support, and sugar became a central freight product, for the operations of the U.I.C. This photo is of the Lewiston Amalgamated Sugar Factory in 1913. On the reverse side of the photo is a list of facts about the factory and data about its production.
Palmer, T.G.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Leonard J. Arrington Photograph Collection, 1830-1995 (P0316, Box 2, Folder 5, Image 1)
Photo and Statistics of Ogden, Utah's Amalgamated Sugar Beet Factory, 1913
Amalgamated Sugar Company; Sugar Beets; Sugar Beet Factory; Ogden, Utah; T.G. Palmer
The Amalgamated Sugar Company was originally established by David Eccles and his corporation in 1897, beginning in Ogden, Utah. The company provided financial support, and sugar became a central freight product, for the operations of the U.I.C. This photo is of the Ogden Amalgamated Sugar Factory in 1913. On the reverse side of the photo is a list of facts about the factory and data about its production.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Leonard J. Arrington Photograph Collection, 1830-1995 (P0316, Box 2, Folder 5, Image 6)
Photo and Statistics of Logan, Utah's Amalgamated Sugar Beet Factory, 1913
Amalgamated Sugar Company; Sugar Beets; Sugar Beet Factory; Logan, Utah; T.G. Palmer
The Amalgamated Sugar Company was originally established by David Eccles and his corporation in 1897, beginning in Ogden, Utah. The company provided financial support, and sugar became a central freight product, for the operations of the U.I.C. This photo is of the Logan Amalgamated Sugar Factory in 1913. On the reverse side of the photo is a list of facts about the factory and data about its production.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Leonard J. Arrington Photograph Collection, 1830-1995 (P0316, Box 2, Folder 5, Image 8)
Railroad Tracks and Bridge, Franklin, Idaho
Railroad Tracks; Railroad Bridge; Franklin, ID; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway; O.L.I.
A stretch of U.I.C. railroad track located in Franklin, Idaho. One of the U.I.C. Railroad bridges can be seen on this section of track. Houses can also be seen behind the trees to the left.
Somers, Raymond
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 2, Image 3)
Railroad Tracks and Bridge with House, Franklin, Idaho
A closer shot of the U.I.C. Railroad bridge in Franklin, Idaho. There is also a better view of the home in the background.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 2, Image 24)
U.I.C. Russell Double Track Snow Plow Train Engine
Raymond Somers; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Russell Double Track Snow Plow; Snow Plow; Train Engine
A Russell Double-Track Snow Plow engine used by the U.I.C. Snow plow engines were crucial to the operation of the U.I.C. throughout the winter months in Cache Valley and northern Utah. A number of oral history interviews recall the train arriving on-time in any weather condition.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 4, Folder 15, Image 7)
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Lines, 1909-1910
Raymond Somers; Logan Rapid Transit Company; L.R.T.; Logan, Utah; Main Street; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Cardon Jewelry; The Hub
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Company lines on Main Street in Logan, Utah in 1909-1910. A tailor, Cardon Jewelry, The Hub, and other businesses can be seen in the background. Men in suits watch the progress of the construction workers who are engaged in their tasks and responsibilities.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 4, Folder 19, Image 2)
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Lines, 1909-1910 - 2
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Company lines on Main Street in Logan, Utah in 1909-1910. A drug store, tailor, Cardon Jewelry, The Hub, and other businesses can be seen in the background. Men in suits watch the progress of the construction workers who are engaged in their tasks and responsibilities.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 4, Folder 19, Image 3)
Concrete for Construction of Logan Rapid Transit Lines, 1909-1910
Raymond Somers; Logan Rapid Transit Company; L.R.T.; Logan, Utah; Main Street; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.
A steam engine delivers concrete on railcars for the continued construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Lines in 1909-1910. Construction workers are shown working with the concrete to construct the railroad grade.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 4, Folder 19, Image 4)
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Lines, 1909-1910 - 3
Raymond Somers; Logan Rapid Transit Company; L.R.T.; Logan, Utah; Main Street; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; J.R. Edwards; James Quayle & Co.; The Oak Theatre; Thatcher Bros. Banking
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Company lines on Main Street in Logan, Utah in 1909-1910. J.R. Edwards, James Quayle & Co., The Oak Theatre, and other businesses can be seen in the background. Men in suits watch the progress of the construction workers who are engaged in their tasks and responsibilities.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 4, Folder 19, Image 6)
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Lines, 1909-1910 - 4
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Company lines on Main Street in Logan, Utah in 1909-1910. The Chicago Clothing Store, J.R. Edwards, James Quayle & Co., The Oak Theatre, and other businesses can be seen in the background. Men in suits watch the progress of the construction workers who are engaged in their tasks and responsibilities.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 4, Folder 19, Image 7)
Main Street Businesses During the Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Company Line, 1909-1910
Raymond Somers; Main Street; Logan, Utah; Cardon Jewelry; Dr. W.I. McNeil (Dentist); The Hub; Dr. Paulson (Dentist); Morrel's; Logan Rapid Transit Company; L.R.T.
A look at Main Street in Logan, Utah in 1909-1910 during construction of the Logan Rapid Transit Company rail lines. Cardon Jewelry, Dr. W. I. McNeil (dentist), The Hub, Dr. Paulson (Dentist), Morrels, and a drug store are visible.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 4, Folder 19, Image 8)
Raymond Somers; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Train; Railroad Tracks; Snow; Winter; Blizzard; Crowd
A U.I.C. train driving or stuck in the snow. A crowd of people watch, possibly the passengers as the train is freed from the snow. The image's collection notes state that the train is near a town when the photo was taken.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 6, Image 6)
Raymond Somers; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Tracks
A view of U.I.C. Railroad tracks looking south, exact location is unknown.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 8, Folder 1, Image 19)
U.I.C. Train on Logan Main Street, 1920s
Raymond Somers; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Logan, Utah; Main Street
This street scene shows a U.I.C. train on Main Street in Logan in the early 1920s. One person rides a bike near some of the earliest automobiles in the city.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 9, Image 149)
World War I Soldiers Await the U.I.C. on Main Street, Logan
Raymond Somers; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; World War I; United States Army Soldiers; Main Street; Logan, Utah; Logan Tabernacle
A World War I regiment, in 1918, from Cache Valley awaits the arrival of the U.I.C. in front of the Logan Tabernacle on Main Street before traveling to Salt Lake City for training and deployment. The collection finding aid notes that this is probably the 145th field artillery. Community citizens also gathered to see them off.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 11, Folder 4, Image 93)
World War I Soldiers Await the U.I.C. on Main Street, Logan - 2
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 11, Folder 4, Image 94)
World War I Soldiers Await the U.I.C. on Main Street, Logan - 3
World War I soldiers look on, in 1918, as a distant U.I.C. train arrives on Main Street in Logan to transport these soldiers to Salt Lake City for training and deployment. The collection finding aid notes that this is probably the 145th field artillery. Edwards Furniture can be seen in the background.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 11, Folder 4, Image 95)
The U.I.C. Arrives for World War I Soldiers on Main Street, Logan
The U.I.C. arrives in 1918 to collect and transport Cache Valley World War I soldiers to Salt Lake City for training and deployment. The Chicago Clothing Store, JRE, a café, The Oak, Murdock's, and the Riter Bros. Drug Company can all be seen on Main Street behind the line of soldiers.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 11, Folder 4, Image 97)
Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway Company Depot, Logan
Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway Company; O.L.I.; Railway Depot; Main Street; Logan, Utah
The Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway depot in Logan, Utah sometime before the company was reincorporated as the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad in 1919. The O.L.I. was established in 1915, so this photo was likely taken between then and 1919. This brick station was the most expensive of all U.I.C. stations, costing $20,000. The U.I.C. was noted for its high quality stations throughout its route of operation. This building still stands at the corner of 100 South and Main Street in Logan.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 11, Image 2)
Main Street Looking North, Logan, Utah, 1915-1925
Main Street; Logan, Utah; Logan Tabernacle; Railroad Tracks; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Car
A view of Main Street looking North, taken sometime between 1915-1925. The Logan Tabernacle can be seen to the right. An O.L.I. or U.I.C. train travels along Main Street in the distance. A horse and wagon also travel on Main Street while a number of automobiles are parked on each side of the street.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 11, Image 7)
Main Street Looking South, Logan, Utah, 1915-1925
Main Street; Logan, Utah; Logan Tabernacle; Railroad Tracks; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.
A view of Main Street looking South, taken sometime between 1915-1925. The Logan Tabernacle is in the background. U.I.C./O.L.I. tracks can be seen running down the center of Main Street. Automobiles and a horse and wagon also travel on the street.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 11, Image 8)
Railroad Tracks; Track Checker; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.
A railroad track checker on a modified bicycle analyzes and surveys the U.I.C./O.L.I. railroad tracks for conformity to regulations. Such regulations and inspections were necessary for the U.I.C. and O.L.I. to be part of many railway agencies and receive the benefits and certifications necessary to operate for all communities, businesses, and individuals that they served.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 14, Image 4)
U.I.C. Tracks Looking Toward Downtown Logan on Center Street
Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Tracks; Downtown Logan; Logan, Utah; Welcome Sign; Logan Rapid Transit Company; L.R.T.
This photo was taken from the U.I.C./O.L.I. lines on Center Street in Logan, facing downtown Logan and its sign welcoming travels to the city. An automobile can be seen crossing the tracks in the distance. The rail lines from this photo would have been a part of the streetcar service in Logan, provided originally by the Logan Rapid Transit Company and maintained by the U.I.C./O.L.I. until the mid 1920s.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 14, Image 5)
Welcoming the First Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway Train, Logan, Utah
Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway; O.L.I.; Logan, Utah; Oregon Short Line Depot; Union Pacific Station
A crowd gathers at the Oregon Short Line Station on Center Street in Logan in 1915 to welcome the first O.L.I. train that would become part of the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad. The U.I.C. and O.S.L. shared the station on Center Street for a number of years before the U.I.C. disbanded the original Logan Rapid Transit Company lines.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 14, Image 7)
Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway; O.L.I.; Train
The Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway #508 engine and passenger car travel along their route. Houses can be seen behind the fence to the right, but the location of the photo is not documented.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 14, Image 8)
Cattle and Plow Break Ground for the Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit System as Crowd Watches
Logan Rapid Transit Company; L.R.T.; Logan, Utah; Cattle; Plow; Breaking Ground; Railroad Construction
A pair of oxen and a plow work as a crowd has gathered to witness the breaking of ground for the "Logan Street R.R." or Logan Rapid Transit Company rail lines in 1909.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 14, Image 9)
Construction of the Logan Rapid Transit System Line, Main and Center Street, Logan, Utah
Logan Rapid Transit Company; L.R.T.; Logan, Utah; Railroad Construction; Main Street; Center Street; Thatcher Bros. Bank
A snapshot of the construction of the Logan Rapid Transit rail lines at the corner of Main and Center Streets in Logan in 1909-1910. The Thatcher Bros. Bank is also under construction in the background. Rail ties can be seen within the trench that has been dug for the construction of the railroad grade. Workers and their animals are seen at the left.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers Photograph Collection, 1865-1993 (P0324, Box 13, Folder 14, Image 11)
Streetcar Trolley #22 in Brigham City, Utah
Brigham City, Utah; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Streetcar; Trolley; Livery Feed & Sale Stable; Thos. H. Blackburn Groceries
Brigham City, Utah also benefitted from the services of a street car line at the beginning of the O.L.I./U.I.C.'s operations until the mid 1920s. Here, trolley #22 travels on a street in front of Thos. H. Blackburn Groceries, Livery Feed & Sale Stable, and a Ford Motor Company garage and auto dealer named Camfield Auto Co. The destination is shown on the trolley as the Union Depot and a message at the entrance states that all travelers should "Pay As You Enter."
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Darrin Smith Photograph Collection, 1867-2010 (P0351, Box 1, CD 4, Image "Brigham with Trolley")
Hyrum, Utah; Hyrum Station; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Station
The O.L.I./U.I.C.'s Hyrum Station in the winter. The community of Hyrum can be seen to the right of the station in the background. This photo also shows the wye stop for the use of the Hyrum Station agent.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Darrin Smith Photograph Collection, 1867-2010 (P0351, Box 1, CD 4, Image "Hyrum Trolly Depot")
Special O.R.T. Train #37 at Mendon Station
Mendon, Utah; Mendon Station; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Station; Ogden Rapid Transit Co.; Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway; O.L.I.
An early O.L.I. train stops at the Mendon Station. Note that the "Special" #37 engine has the words "Ogden Rapid Transit Company" on the side, indicating that this photo was likely taken in the first years of the O.L.I.'s operation. Passengers approach to board the train and are seen exiting the station.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Darrin Smith Photograph Collection, 1867-2010 (P0351, Box 1, CD 4, Image "Mendon Station Trolley")
SCAP0351Bx001CD04_Mendon Station Trolley
Oregon Short Line Train Depot, Logan, Utah
Oregon Short Line; O.S.L.; Union Pacific Railroad; U.P.; Logan, Utah; Railroad Station
Another view of the Union Pacific Railroad's Oregon Short Line Station in Logan. This station was shared with the Union Pacific by the Logan Rapid Transit Company, the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway Company, and the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad until the Logan streetcar lines were abandoned in the mid 1920s. This station still stands in Logan and is now the location of the restaurant Cafe Sabor.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Darrin Smith Photograph Collection, 1867-2010 (P0351, Box 1, Folder 6, Image 36)
Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Train
A U.I.C. train traveling in the winter. A man resting on a fence post watches the train as it arrives.
Cache County
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Noble Nielsen Photograph Collection, 1860-1980 (PO363, Box 1, Folder 11, Image 2)
U.I.C. Freight Bill with Joseph Meyrick's Initials, 1930
Joseph Meyrick; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; U.I.C.; Railroad Freight Bill; Logan, Utah; Logan Station; Station Records
A copy of a U.I.C. freight bill included in the interview transcription with Joseph Meyrick. Joseph Meyrick was the agent at the Logan station for the O.L.I. and U.I.C. throughout the operation of both companies. His initials can be seen at the bottom of this November 4, 1930 freight bill and additional freight bills from the Logan station.
The Utah-Idaho Central Railroad Company
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, Pamphlets (PAM C 235, Pages 12-13)
Ellingson to Van Wagoner, Student School Ticket Books, 1917
J.W. Ellingson; Earl Van Wagoner; Agricultural College of Utah; UAC; Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway; O.L.I.; Student School Tickets
Correspondence between J.W. Ellingson, Traffic Manager of the Ogden, Logan and Idaho Railway, and Earl Van Wagoner, Assistant President of the Agricultural College of Utah (UAC) on June 9, 1917. Ellingson is informing Van Wagoner of the change in travel tariff restrictions that will make it necessary for UAC students to purchase 500 mile ticket books for the summer semester. Student ticket books would only be recognized during the period from September 1st to June 10th.
Ellingson, J.W.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, E.G. Peterson Papers, 1916-1944 (3.1/6-2, Box 16, Folder 8, Item 1)
Ellingson to Peterson, Annual Statewide Ticket, 1917
J.W. Ellingson; E.G. Peterson; Agricultural College of Utah; UAC; Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway; O.L.I.; Annual Railroad Pass
A letter from August 23, 1917 from J.W. Ellingson to E.G. Peterson, President of the Agricultural College of Utah. The O.L.I. provided Peterson with a railroad pass that was good throughout the state of Utah for a year.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, E.G. Peterson Papers, 1916-1944 (3.1/6-2, Box 16, Folder 8, Item 2)
Ellingson to Northern Utah Boards of Education and Educational Institutes, Information on Student Tickets, 1917
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The O.L.I. and U.I.C. worked with a number of educational institutions throughout Ogden and Cache Valley in assisting with the transportation of students to school and other events. This letter from September 10, 1917 is a notice from the O.L.I. regarding changes to student ticket rates, regulations for student ticket use, and the method for the institutions to collect and distribute ticket books.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, E.G. Peterson Papers, 1916-1944 (3.1/6-2, Box 16, Folder 8, Item 3)
Ellingson to Peterson, Student Excursion, November 1917
J.W. Ellingson; E.G. Peterson; Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway; O.L.I.; Salt Lake City, Utah; Student Body Excursion
A December 11, 1917 letter from J.W. Ellingson to President E.G. Peterson in response to a misunderstanding that was investigated by the president regarding a student excursion by railroad. The O.L.I. felt that they were not treated fairly in the matter, but did thank the president and wanted to continue their friendly relationship with the school.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives, E.G. Peterson Papers, 1916-1944 (3.1/6-2, Box 16, Folder 8, Item 4)