OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — Utah is known for having large letters on the side of many mountains and Ogden is no exception, with a new, permanent 'W' to represent Weber State University.

From 'The Y' in Provo to 'The U' in Salt Lake City, block letters have become a trademark of many Utah universities, high schools, and cities and act as a fun landmark for locals and visitors alike throughout Utah. Ogden is the latest to join the trend of block letters, with a 'W' installation permanently lighting up the hillside.

The 'W' was in construction since 2024 and had its first official lighting on September 20, 2025, but it's history goes back almost a century.

According to Weber State University (WSU), students first ignited a flaming 'W' on the hillside in 1937, using kerosene and burlap sacks. In

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