Young, Brigham, Academy
Also known as Brigham Young University Lower Campus
About the district
Young, Brigham, Academy, at 5th and 6th North Sts. and University Ave. and 1st East St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 1, 1976. It was among the first 4 of Provo’s 40 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 90 other Utah listings. The district takes in 6 historic buildings. The listing covers 9.5 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPublic library in Provo, Utah, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 49 MB · National Archives↗1905 to today
- 1905Built
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
5th and 6th North Sts. and University Ave. and 1st East St., Provo · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
10 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Young, Brigham, Academy
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Young, Brigham, Academy
Is Young, Brigham, Academy on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 1, 1976 (Register number 76001839).
Is Young, Brigham, Academy a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Utah has 12 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Reed Smoot House, 0.6 miles away.
Can you visit Young, Brigham, Academy?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Young, Brigham, Academy?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 49 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 72001960 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.