Maeser Elementary, Spanish Colonial Revival school in Provo, Utah.

Maeser Elementary is a school building completed in 1898 in Provo, Utah, designed by architect Richard C. Watkins in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Its stucco walls, red tile roofs and decorative details distinguish it from other educational buildings in the city.

The building was named after Karl G. Maeser, a German educator who founded Brigham Young Academy in 1876. The school served the community for over a century before closing in 2002.

The building marks a time when Provo developed formal educational spaces beyond simple structures. It represents how the community invested in lasting institutions for learning and child development.

The former school was redeveloped by the Provo City Housing Authority into Maeser School Apartments, a senior housing complex. It is private housing, not a public building, so visitors can view the exterior only. The conversion won a HGTV Historic Preservation grant and a "Best in State" award for city planning.

After its closure as a school, the building received multiple awards for its transformation into senior housing. This successful conversion demonstrates how historic structures can be adapted for new community needs.