Interior view of Ogden Union Station during the mid 20th century.
Ogden, Utah
Utah History
Wall Avenue
Main Street
Historic 25th Street
Union Depot
Ogden Union Station
Museums at Union Station
Museums at Union Station Collection Union Station Division Ogden City, Utah.
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Gravesite of Jacob and Manya Greenband at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021.
Congregation Brith Sholem
Aultorest Memorial Park
Judaism
Cemetery
Jews
Jacob Greenband
Manya Greenband
Davila, Monique
Monique Davila
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Ralph and Regina Benowitz's gravesite at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021.
Ralph Benowitz
Regina Benowitz
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Marian Rubin, daughter of Jenny and Louis Rubin, engagement photo - The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, Jun 21, 1942
Grant Avenue
Synagogue
Newspaper
The Ogden Standard-Examiner
Marian Rubin
Stanley Levi
Engagement
Marian Rubin, daughter of Jenny and Louis Rubin, engagement photo in the Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, Jun 21, 1942. Marian married Luietenant Stanley A. Levy.
The Ogden Standard-Examiner Staff
Newspapers.com, Utah Digital Newspaper Project
Utah Digital Newspaper Project
DNO-0128_Marian Rubin, daughter of Jenny and Louis Rubin, engagement photo - The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, Jun 21, 1942.pdf
Jenny and Louis Rubin's gravesite at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021.
Jenny Rubin
Louis Rubin
Jenny and Louis Rubin's gravesite at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021. Jenny and Louis Rubin were early members of Congregation Brith Sholem. Louis Rubin owned the Shoe Hospital on 25th Street. Louis was born in Ostrow Poland where he met and married Jenny in August of 1904. Shortly after, both immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Ogden, Utah. Louis opened the Shoe Hospital shortly after his arrival.
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Samuel Rosenbluth's gravesite at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021.
Samuel Rosenbluth
Like Ben Oppman, Rosenbluth was one of the first Jewish businessman in Ogden, arriving in 1889 and opening R & O Quality Shop with partner Oppman. Samuel was involved with many member organizations, including Odd Fellows, Macabees, and the National Union. When Samuel Rosenbluth died suddenly in 1903, Henry Rosenbluth took over his partnership of R & O.
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Rose Oppman's gravesite at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021.
Rose Oppman
Rose Oppman's gravesite at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021. Rose Oppman was married to Ben Oppman.
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Ben Oppman's gravestone at Aultorest Memorial Park - May 2021.
Ben Oppman
Ben Oppman's gravestone at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021. Oppman was one of the first Jewish businessman in Ogden, arriving in 1889 and opening R & O Quality Shop with partner Samuel Rosenbluth. Oppman contributed to the forming of the first Jewish congregation in Ogden, Ohab Sholem, and also later Brith Sholem.
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Congregation Brith Sholem Cemetery Dome Plaque located at Aultorest Memorial Park - May 2021.
Cemetery Dome
Congregation Brith Sholem cemetery dome plaque located at Aultorest Memorial Park. The dome, not pictured, was dedicated in 1996 in celebration of the synagogue's 75th year. The plaque details the members who contributed to the funds to support the dome, created by James R. McBeth.
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Older image of synagogue's entrance, undated.
Older image of Congregation Brith Sholem's entrance, including doors that were damaged during the fire of December 1989, meaning this image was taken before this date.
Stewart Library, Weber State University
Public Domain. Courtesy of Special Collections, Stewart Library, Weber State University.
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Image of freshman Ralph Benowitz in The Acorn 1936.
The Acorn
Joseph Benowitz
Weber State College
Weber State University
Image of freshman Ralph Benowitz in The Acorn 1936, the Weber State College yearbook. Ralph Benowitz was the son of Joseph Benowitz who co-owned B & B Clothes Shop on 25th Street with his brother William Benowitz. Ralph helped preserve the history of Brith Sholem and his family by writing his own history in a pamphlet created specifically for the synagogue, and conducting an oral history with Eileen Hallet Stone in her book A Homeland in the West: Utah Jews Remember.
Weber College
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Newspaper ad for the grand opening of Sav-On Sporting Goods, the business of Herman Rubin, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Fri, Apr 22, 1960.
Marc Rubin
Lilian Rubin
Herman Rubin
Justin Nakaishi
Sav-On Sporting Goods
Retail
Advertisement
Newspaper ad for the grand opening of Sav-On Sporting Goods, the business of Herman Rubin, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Fri, Apr 22, 1960. Herman opened Sav-On Sporting Goods Store at 2229 Washington Avenue in Ogden, Utah in April of 1960 and became one of the biggest and well-known retail stores in Ogden. Unfortunately Herman had to liquidate his store in 1978 as his store plus 80 more on Washington Avenue was purchased to build Ogden City Mall. Their son Marc Rubin decided to open the business back up a few years later and started selling merchandise from his garage. A new location opened at 39th and Washington but currently rests at 2736 S 1900 West, with a new owner, Justin Nakaishi who took over the family business in 2009.
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Newspaper image of Lilian Fogel in her wedding attire, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, Nov 30, 1947.
Lilian Fogel
Wedding
A photo of Lilian Fogel (Rubin) dressed in her wedding attire for her marriage to Herman Rubin, son of Louis and Jenny Rubin, early members of Congregation Brith Sholem.
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image facing away from Jewish cemetery section at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021.
image facing away from Jewish cemetery section at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021. The plaque to the right of the image provides information about the dome dedicated to the Jewish section (out of frame to the right of image) by the congregation in honor of the 75th anniversary of the synagogue in 1996. The plaque also lists names of persons who contributed funds for the dome.
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Second advertisement of I. Kuchler & Sons in newspaper, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Sat, Dec 19, 1903.
The Ogden Standard
Isaak Kuchler
Herman Kuchler
Rudolph Kuchler
Theodore Kuchler
I. Kuchler & Sons
Broom Hotel
I. Kuchler & Sons' advertisement in newspaper, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Sat, Dec 21, 1901. Isaak Kuchler died in 1897 but his sons, who took over the business located in first level of the Broom Hotel at 370 25th Street, kept the original name. They were known for selling cigars and tobacco.
The Ogden Standard Staff
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I. Kuchler & Sons' advertisement in newspaper, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Sat, Dec 21, 1901.
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Front of Ogden Union Station captured during the 1940s. This is the third building of the Union Station. Originally built in 1869 when the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) reached Ogden. Made of wood, the original two-story structure was replaced in 1899 by a large brick structure with 33 hotel rooms. In 1923 a fire that started in a hotel room devestated the interior of the building and was entirely replaced in 1924, which is the one shown in the image and still standing today.
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Interior of the synagogue, facing the front with view of bimah and torahs enclosed in the Ark, May 2021.
Interior of the synagogue, facing the front with view of bimah and in back are the torahs enclosed in the Ark, May 2021. This area of the synagogue is very important as they hold ritual items that are symbolic for Judaism and worship. The bimah is a pedestal where the torah scrolls are placed when they are read during services. The torahs are enclosed in the Ark, which is usually a cabinet or recession in a wall. Above the ark where the stained-glass window rests, is a light called ner tamid, the Eternal Lamp. This symbolizes the commandment to keep the light burning found in Exodus 27, lines 20-21. When the Ark doors are open, congregants must stand until they are closed.
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Newspaper clipping stating Rabbi Freedman as new Rabbi to take charge of activities of the synagogue as Rabbi Lehrer leaves to a post in the East, Ogden_Standard_Examiner, February 08, 1922.
Rabbi Freedman
Rabbi Lehrer
Newspaper clipping stating Rabbi Freedman as new Rabbi to take charge of activities of the synagogue as Rabbi Lehrer leaves to a post in the East, Ogden_Standard_Examiner, February 08, 1922. Rabbi Lehrer was the first rabbi of the synagogue and Rabbi Freedman, mispelled here as Freldman, became the second. Rabbi Freedman was the in-house rabbi for the Congregation from February 1922 to the summer of 1923.
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Newspaper listing businesses of David Kreines and Jacob Greenband, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, May 22, 1921.
David Kreines, Jacob Greenband
Western Hide and Junk Co
City Junk House
Proprietor
Junk House
Washington Avenue
Newspaper listing businesses of David Kreines and Jacob Greenband, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, May 22, 1921. Both David Kreines and Jacob Greenband were early members of Congregation Brith Sholem. Kreines was a proprietor and co-owned Ogden Junk House until 1920 when he left that business and opened his own junk house, City Junk House. Jacob Greenband was also a proprietor and owned Western Hide and Junk Co. Both businesses were on Washington Avenue in Ogden, Utah.
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The Cornerstone of Congregation Brith Sholem synagogue, dedicated on August 21, 1921, May 2021.
Cornestone
The Cornerstone of Congregation Brith Sholem synagogue, dedicated on August 21, 1921, May 2021. A newspaper article from the Salt Lake Telegram written on August 22, 2021 states that over 2,000 persons attended the cornerstone ceremony. Also, a sealed copper box was placed in the cornerstone which contains the roster of the first members of Ohab Sholem, the first Jewish Congregation in Ogden created in 1890, and current members of Brith Sholem of that time.
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Advertisement in newspaper that shows the closing of the R & O Quality Shop, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Tue, Sep 2, 1919.
Henry Rosenbluth
Advertisement in newspaper that shows the closing of the R & O Quality Shop, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Tue, Sep 2, 1919. Although the shop was still called R & O, R for Rosenbluth and O for Oppman, Ben Oppman dissolved his partnership with Henry Rosenbluth in April 1912.
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Close view of front of synagogue with door and rededication plaque visible, May 2021.
Close view of front of synagogue with door and rededication plaque visible, May 2021. Above the doors is written "May the doors be wide enough for all to enter." The plaque on the bottom of the column to the left of the synagogue shows the year the synagogue Congregation Brith Sholem was established and its rededication on September 15, 1990. The Hebrew years are also shown.
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A newspaper advertisement of Louis Rubin's business The Shoe Hospital, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Mon, Sep 23, 1912.
The Shoe Hospital
Jew
The Ogden Standard staff
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Tree of life mounted wall art in synagogue, May 2021
This Tree of Life mounted wall art in the synagogue was created to honor persons and organizations who contributed funds and helped rebuild the synagogue after a fire in 1989 destroyed most of its interior, May 2021.
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Group picture of Brith Sholem members celebrating the 75th anniversary of the synagogue's establishment, August 1996.
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Brith Sholem dome at Aultorest Memorial Park in Jewish section, May 2021.
Brith Sholem dome at Aultorest Memorial Park in Jewish section, dedicated to commemorate Congregation Brith Sholem's 75th anniversary in 1996. If you stand directly under the dome, the bars form into the star of David, May 2021.
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Image of Ruth Kraines, daughter of Joseph and Clara Kraines in The Ogden Standard-Examiner, January 16, 1944.
University of Chicago
American Red Cross
Ruth Kraines
Joseph Kraines
Borden General Hospital
Chickasha, Oklahoma
Image of Ruth Kraines, daughter of Joseph and Clara Kraines in The Ogden Standard-Examiner. The article mentioned Ruth's new job in Oklahoma with the American Red Cross after doing her graduate studies at the University of Chicago, January 16, 1944.
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Tori Frances Geller's Bat Mitzvah invitation, October 13, 2012.
Bat Mitvzah
Joseph Ansel Hoisington's Bar Mitzvah invitation, May 29, 1999.
Bar Mitvzah
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Oren Lamski's Bar Mitzvah invitation, June 04, 1983.
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Ari Evan Geller's Bar Mitzvah invitation, April 26, 2014.
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Newspaper article about inviting former Utah Governor Simon Bamberger and other local prominent members to the dedication ceremony for the new synagogue, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Thu, Aug 18, 1921.
Simon Bamberger
Charles Mabey
Frank Francis
Newspaper article about inviting former Utah Governor Simon Bamberger and other local prominent members to the dedication ceremony for the new synagogue, The Ogden Standard (Ogden, Utah)· Thu, Aug 18, 1921. Bamberger was the first non-Mormon, the first democrat, and the first and only Jewish governor to be elected in Utah as the 4th governor, which he held from 1917 to 1921. Charles Mabey was the fifth governor of Utah from 1921 to 1925. Frank Francis was the mayor of Ogden, Utah and was elected and served 3 terms from 1919 to 1930.
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Image of the back of the second structure built of Ogden Union Station after fire destroyed original building, 1912-1924
Railroads
Train Tracks
Utah State Historical Society
Classified Photograph Collection, No. 5833
Digitized by J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
Digital Image © 2009 Utah State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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Newspaper article about Rabbi H. Sharfman arriving to take charge of activities at synagogue, Newspaper article about Rabbi H. Baras arriving to take charge of synagogue, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, Feb 19, 1928.
The Ogden Standard Examiner
Rabbi
Hyman Sharfman
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Newspaper article about Rabbi H. Baras arriving to take charge of activities at synagogue, The Ogden Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah)· Sun, Feb 19, 1928.
Hyman Baras
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Gravestone of Anna Gordon at Aultorest Memorial Park, May 2021.
Anna Gordon
Gravestone of Anna Gordon at Aultorest Memorial Park in the section designated for Jewish persons, May 2021.
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2nd image of Dome at Aultorest's Cemetery, dedicated by Congregation Brith Sholem during their 75th commemoration in 1996, May 2021.
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Image of doors and front of synagogue, May 2021.
Image of the front of Congregation Brith Sholem and doors, May 2021.
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View of 25th Street at Washington Avenue, 1890s.
View of 25th Street, then known as Main Street, at the intersection of Washington Avenue facing Ogden Union Station, taken during the 1890s.
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View of 25th Street at Ogden Union Station, early 1900s.
Wasatch Mountains
View of 25th Street starting at Ogden Union Station, then called Union Depot, with a view of the Wasatch Mountains taken during the early 1900s.
Crockwell, James H., 1855-1940
Classified Photograph Collection, photo number 16257
Utah State History
Digital Image © 2012 Utah State Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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View of 25th Street at Ogden Union Station, 1932.
View of 25th Street starting at Ogden Union Station, with a view of the Wasatch Mountains, 1932.
Ogden City Chamber of Commerce
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L.V. McNeely
Classified Photograph Collection, photo number 20198
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View of 25th Street, then known as Main Street, at the intersection of Washington Avenue from the 1890s. The Broom Hotel is pictured in the left foreground.
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A. Kuhn & Bro. advertisement on back cover of 1878 Polk Directory for Weber County, Utah.
A. Kuhn & Bro., A. Kuhn & Bros., Abraham Kuhn
Abe Kuhn
Adam Kuhn
Ad Kuhn
Nathan Kuhn
Corinne, Utah
Furnishing Goods Wholesale Store
Polk Directory
A. Kuhn & Bro. advertisement on back cover of 1878 Polk Directory for Weber County, Utah. Brothers Abraham, Adam, and Nathan were some of the first Jewish persons who arrived in Ogden, Utah during the 1860s. A. Kuhn & Bro., also referred to as A. Kuhn & Bros., was a wholesale furnishing good store with locations in Salt Lake City, Corinne, and Ogden, Utah.
Stewart Library Special Collections sp. Coll. 979.228 R627 1904-1905
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10 Commandments in Hebrew located in synagogue, May 2021
Hebrew
ten commandments
Image of a plaque of the 10 commandments written in Hebrew located inside the synagogue, May 2021.
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The House at 2760 Grant Avenue, May 2021
Image of the house next door to the synagogue at 2760 Grant Avenue, which was purchased by the synagogue in 2013 to accommodate community gatherings and religious teachings, May 2021.
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Aerial view
Union Station
Aerial image of city of Ogden, Utah facing the Wasatch Mountains take nin 1946.
Salt Lake Tribune Staff
MSS C 400 Salt Lake Tribune Negative Collection
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Herman Kuchler and 2 unidentified people in front of Kuchler storefront, 1910
Native Americans
Indigenous
Kuchler
25th Street
Utah history
Cigar
Storefronts
Image of Herman Kuchler, son of original store owner Isaak Kuchler who dided in 1897, standing in front of the Kuchler I and Sons Cigar Store located in Broom Hotel on 25th Street in Ogden, Utah, taken 1910.
unknown
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Congregation Brith Sholem before the 1989 fire, undated
View of Congregation Brith Sholem before the 1989 fire which destroyed most of the interior.
Weber State University, Stewart Library, Special Collections and Archives,
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