CITIES BENEFIT FROM USING
THE ARTS AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL
The arts have played a big role in the resurgence of 25th Street -- the heart of Ogden’s Historic District.
The 1923 Italian Renaissance Union Station has been transformed from an important rail hub to the hub of downtown, with museums and events housed within its refurbished walls.
Historic 25th, as 25th Street is known, offers galleries, dining, boutique shopping, a comedy club, amphitheater and national comedy acts and the historic, 1920s Peery's Egyptian Theater.
"The historic district in Ogden is also known as the arts district. Numerous art galleries thrive there and all participate in a monthly gallery stroll that brings hundreds if not thousands of people to the downtown district," Brierley said. "Each features a new artist each month.
Public art installations outdoors have increased our tourism. The district has a renewed vitality and businesses are striving to move into the area to take advantage of that vitality."
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