Dennis A. Smyth House, Ogden

Name: Dennis A. Smyth House
Address: Ogden, United States

#30 among attractions in Ogden

Romanesque revival architecture

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The Dennis A. Smyth House is a historic house in Ogden, Utah. It was built in 1889 for Ephraim H. Nye, and it was designed in the Second Empire, Exotic Revival and Romanesque Revival styles by architect S. T. Whitaker. It later belonged to Dennis A. Smyth, an immigrant from Ireland who became a prominent businessman and invited William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States, to the house. From 1948 to 1967, the house was a Roman Catholic convent, and it later became a private residence again. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 11, 1982. ()

Coordinates: 41°13'13"N, 111°57'47"W

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Day trips

Dennis A. Smyth House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lindquist Field, Eccles Community Art Center, El Monte Golf Course Clubhouse, Ogden Stadium.

0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Baseball
Lindquist Field, Ogden
17 min walk • Lindquist Field is a stadium in Ogden, Utah, United States. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home field of the Ogden Raptors independent minor league baseball team of the Pioneer League.
~760 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Eccles Community Art Center, Ogden
4 min walk • The Bertha Eccles Community Art Center, at 2580 Jefferson Ave. in Ogden, Utah, was built in 1893. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is a red brick and red sandstone Victorian home built for mining and banking businessman James C. Armstrong, who sold it in 1896 to Eccles.
1.6 miNE
Golf
El Monte Golf Course Clubhouse, Ogden
41 min walk • El Monte Golf Course Clubhouse is a historic building in Ogden, Utah. It was built in 1934–1935, and designed in the American Craftsman style by architect Eber F. Piers. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 1, 1985.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ogden Stadium, Ogden
30 min walk • Ogden Pioneer Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located within Lorin Farr Park in Ogden, Utah.
0.4 miW
Art Deco architecture
Ogden/Weber Municipal Building, Ogden
11 min walk • The Ogden/Weber Municipal Building, at 2541 Washington Blvd. in Ogden, Utah, was built in 1938–1940.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Ogden
14 min walk • Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is a historic church at 2374 Grant Avenue in Ogden, Utah. It was built in 1875 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Building History Good Shepherd Episcopal Church historic sanctuary was built in 1875 and is said to be the oldest building in continuous use in Ogden, Utah.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Peery's Egyptian Theater, Ogden
11 min walk • Peery's Egyptian Theater is a movie palace located in Ogden, Utah, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
0.5 miN
Valley
Ogden Valley, Ogden
14 min walk • Ogden Valley is a high mountain valley and ski resort community in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 6,855 at the 2010 census.
~1590 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Jefferson Avenue Historic District, Ogden
8 min walk • The Jefferson Avenue Historic District was formed in 1998 and encompasses all structures between 25th and 27th streets on Jefferson Avenue in Ogden, Utah, United States.
0.4 miW
Convention center
Eccles Building, Ogden
11 min walk • The Eccles Building, at 385 24th St. in Ogden, Utah, was built in 1913. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was designed in Chicago school style by architect Leslie S. Hodgson. It is an eight-story steel-framed building, designed in Commercial Style.
~480 ftNW
Library
Weber County Library, Ogden
3 min walk • The Weber County Main Library, at 2464 Jefferson Ave. in Ogden, Utah, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019. It is a New Formalist style building designed by architect John L. Piers and built in 1968. It is 230 by 80 feet in plan. Others involved in its creation are Kenneth E. Hasenoehrl and Donald W.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dennis A. Smyth House?

Nearby attractions include Weber County Library, Ogden (3 min walk), Ladywood Apartments, Ogden (4 min walk), Eccles Community Art Center, Ogden (4 min walk), United States Forest Service Building, Ogden (6 min walk).

How to get to Dennis A. Smyth House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dennis A. Smyth House:

Bus

Washington Blvd / 24th St • Lines: 612 (11 min walk)

Train

Ogden (25 min walk)