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During the Weber State College era, students would travel around to different businesses in town to gain support for the Acorn Yearbook. Students would pose with different business owners or just take pictures of the supporting businesses to add to their advertisement pages. These images are from the early years of the yearbook 1948 – 1967. Many of the businesses are no longer in existence.
Smalley's Keepsake Diamond Rings was located on 2479 Washington Boulevard, 1947
RUSTY'S on Riverdale Road and Wall was a big hit before and after a game serving malts, sandwiches, beer, fountain drinks and ice cream, 1947
In 1932 Wood Motor Company opened their doors for the first time and had the distinction of being the oldest Cadillac dealer in the State of Utah, 1967
Commercial Security Bank was located on 2491 Washington Boulevard, 1958
"Top of the Town" was the place to take a hot date, located on the top floor of the Ben Lomond Hotel, 13512
The J. W. Brewer Company still exists on Washington Boulevard, 1965
The Town and Country Drive-In located on 37th Street, was owned and operated by the Crouch family, 1964
Student's shop for the latest in Slide Rules at Bonneville Blue, 2264 Washington Boulevard, which was one of the main print and office supply companies in the 60s., 1961
Students go to American Food Stores for "Washington Bakery Products.", 1961
Weber Office Supply was located on 2432 Washington Boulevard with an ad of "we specialize in student supplies for the future engineer, artist, salesman, doctor, secretary, lawyer, accountant, businessman, nurse and teacher." 10751
Located at 2283 Washington Boulevard, college students window shop at Jim Favero Shoes, 1959
Elite Dry Cleaners located on 2898 Washington Boulevard with either walk-in or drive-through options, 1959
Perkins, Ltd.
Local business owner waits to seat the next customer, 1958
The Coca Cola Bottling Company of Utah was located on 3531 Riverdale Road, 1958
DJ at the HI FI Shop located on 2323 Washington Boulevard, 1958
Richard's Sheet Metal Company "for prompt and courteous help with all your sheet metal problems.", 1948
King's X Drive-In, one of many fast food drive-ins in Ogden, located at 3919 Riverdale Road, 1948
Located on 2522 Washington Boulevard, Doko's Candy Company was first choice for a sugar tooth craving, 1948
Located inside the Ben Lomond Hotel, the Esquire Lounge was the place to stop for a bite to eat, 1948
The Watson-Tanner Clothing Company on 24th Street was one of six major clothing stores providing fashions for men, 1948
In 1948 you could get a Deluxe sundae for .15 and Jumbo Sundae for .25. Dairy Queen is still one of the best places in town for ice cream.
Located on Grant Street, this iconic restaurant was the place to go for a hot date. The parlor opened its doors in the 40's and closed them for the last time in 2012, photo from 1948
Students posing with Crosley automobiles from the Swenson Motor Company dealership located on both Kiesel Avenue and Riverdale Road, 1948
"Let Patsy's attend your party with fresh Buttered Popcorn, Butterscotch Popcorn, Strawberry or Chocolate. All kinds salted nuts, caramel, cinnamon or chocolate coated apples--6 flavors salt water taffy. Patsy's Popcorn Shop located at 2574 Washington Boulevard, 1947
Jack Crane's bakery and café on Washington Boulevard was open 24 hours a day to satisfy any 3 AM cravings. The site is now occupied by the Utah State Tax Commission, 1948
