Provo Library - Provo Utah
Academy Square Library
Provo City Library
550 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 852-6650
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
550 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 852-6650
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Reconstruction
After Brigham Young High School was closed in 1968, the buildings on Academy Square stood vacant for over 20 years. In February 1997 a $16 million library bond passed with 58% of the vote. The bond preserved the historic Brigham Young Academy building at 550 North University Avenue, owned by Provo City, from demolition. The Brigham Young Academy Foundation raised an additional $5.8 million in donations by June 30, 1997 for the renovation. Ground was broken on July 9, 1999 and the dedication occurred on September 8, 2001.
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Academy History
The Brigham Young Academy building opened its doors in 1892. The architect was Don Carlos Young (son of Brigham Young) who based the plans on the designs made by Karl G. Maeser, the Principal of the Academy. One of the largest school buildings in the Rocky Mountain region at the time, the Academy could accommodate 1,000 students. The Brigham Young Academy later became Brigham Young University. The building was constructed of brick and trimmed in Kayune stone. 168' deep, 188' wide, and 50' high. Over the entrance was the inscription "B. Y. Academy 1891" in gray sandstone. There were two floors, an attic and a basement. From the beginning the building had electric lights powered with electricity from A. O. Smoot's sawmill two blocks to the west; however, there were no inside toilets for the first 10 years. The building was heated in part from forced air over steam radiators and in part by coal stoves. |
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