Provo West Co-op, commercial building in downtown Provo, Utah, United States
The Provo West Co-op is a two-story brick building in Provo originally built around 1866 and remodeled about twenty years later. The structure features a simple design with brick exterior, large windows, and original wood features and old-fashioned counters inside.
The building was constructed around 1866 and began serving as the Provo West Co-op in 1869, a community-operated store that was part of a cooperative movement. This initiative by community members aimed to lower prices and strengthen the local economy by trading goods directly among themselves.
The building served as a gathering place where community members bought goods and met after work to share news and support each other. Its straightforward brick design with large windows created a space where neighbors connected and strengthened their ties.
The building is located on West Center Street and is easy to find near other downtown historic structures. The site invites a calm visit where you can take time to observe the simple architecture and design from the outside.
The building became highly profitable and made over 200 dollars profit within its first months, a substantial sum at the time. This early success showed how strongly the community supported the business model and prompted others to open similar stores.
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