Maeser Building

The Maeser Building is an educational structure at Brigham Young University in Provo featuring early 20th-century design with symmetrically arranged multi-story windows and detailed exterior ornamentation. It houses multiple classrooms and administrative offices serving various academic departments across the campus.

The structure was completed in 1911 by architects Walter Ware and Alberto Treganza as the first permanent building on the current campus. Its construction marked a turning point in the university's growth from a small academy to an established institution.

The building is named after the academy's first principal and stands as a reminder of the institution's early years. Students pass by it daily, viewing it as a symbol of the university's academic roots.

The building is centrally located on campus and easily accessible via multiple pathways. It is best explored alongside nearby historic structures to get a sense of how the campus developed over time.

The site once served as a cemetery, with all remains moved to Provo City Cemetery in 1880 before the building was constructed. Today no traces of this history remain visible, but it represents an unusual chapter in the campus's transformation.

Location: Utah

Inception: 1911

Architects: Ware & Treganza

GPS coordinates: 40.24750,-111.65100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45