The Academy
A landmark on N University Ave, in the middle of things: 181 places within a five-minute walk. One of 112 history & landmarks in Provo.















On the National Register since 1976

Young, Brigham, Academy
Young, Brigham, Academy was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 1, 1976. It is significant for its education and architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Greek Revival and Neo-Classical and Victorian and Queen Anne and Chateauesque and Educational. The district takes in 6 historic buildings.
The Provo City Library is a public library serving residents of Provo and Orem in the U.S. state of Utah. It occupies the building of the former Brigham Young Academy, which was built in 1892. In 1976, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. After a remodeling process, it was rededicated as the Provo City Library on September 8, 2001.
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181 places within a five-minute walk of The Academy.
639 N University Ave
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