The first store West of the Jordan River

The Rasmus Nielson Home and Store

5246 W 3500 S

The store opened February 1, 1882 and was the first store west of the Jordan River.

Owner: R.Nielson (Rasmus)

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The Rasmus Nielson home was attached to the store.

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In 1909 son Hiram purchased the store 

Owner: HD Nielson (Hiram)

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HD and wife Augusta standing in front of the store

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The store’s motto: We Sell Everything

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