John R. Twelves House, Historic residence in Provo, United States
The John R. Twelves House is an early 1900s residence with Romanesque Revival styling and ornate details across its facade. The building demonstrates Victorian-era construction techniques through its structural elements and spatial layout.
The house was built in 1906 for mining executive John R. Twelves and later became home to George H. Brimhall, president of Brigham Young University. The property shifted between industrial leaders and academic heads in Utah's developing society.
The house shows the tastes of successful business owners living in Utah as the region shifted its economy from farming to industry. The rooms display how wealthy families lived and decorated their homes in the early 1900s.
The house currently serves as headquarters for Main Street Movie Company and operates as a film production studio. Visitors should know the site remains an active production facility, so access may vary depending on ongoing projects.
A 9-foot marble sculpture of Jesus stands on the property and appeared in the independent film Falling by filmmaker Richard Dutcher. This sculpture became a notable element connecting the house to local film production activities.
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