#35 Fairfield District School

The Fairfield District School is a fine example of a historical building that was saved and restored after falling into disrepair. The school was designed by the architect Richard Watkins who also designed the Maeser School in Provo. It was competed in 1897 and eventually a gymnasium was added followed by restrooms later on.  The town of Fairfield began to shrink in the early 1900s and in 1937 the school shut down. The town used the building for meetings for some time and in 1977 the gymnasium was taken down and the building donated to the Utah State Division of Parks and Recreation.  Finally in 2005 the school was restored and is once again used for town meetings.

#30 American Fork City Hall

American Fork's old city hall was built in 1903. Previously, the government had essentially been combined with the local church leadership but this building marked the permanent separation the two.  The 1,200 pound bell originally hung in the belfry when it the building was completed but was removed in 1956 due to deterioration of the wooden supports. It was then given to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and they placed the bell in a park located a couple blocks away.  But in 2006 when the hall was restored to its original glory, the bell was placed back on top of the building.

#26 Alpine Stake Tabernacle

The Alpine Stake Tabernacle was constructed between 1909 and 1914 for a cost of just over $81,000.  It was dedicated by the LDS President Joseph F. Smith.  In 1910 a cornerstone was laid that contained a time capsule. Among the most interesting things placed inside was a Spanish coin from 1492.

#24 Brigham Young Academy

The Brigham Young Academy building was designed by the son of Brigham Young, Don Carlos Young.  It was designed to serve 1,000 students and dedicated on January 4, 1882.  The building has gone through a few different names throughout the years:

1882 - Brigham Young Academy
1888 - High School Building
1922 - Education Building

In 1968 the building was closed and remained empty for several years.  It was very close to being demolished when finally in 1997 a $16 million bond was passed and $5.8 million was raised by the Brigham Young Academy Foundation to restore and convert the building into the Provo City Library.