List of Brigham Young University buildings

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This list of Brigham Young University buildings catalogs the currently existing structures on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Buildings are categorized based on their current functions and characteristics.

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[edit] Academic facilities

Building Image Constructed Notes Reference
Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) September 20, 2005 Named after Franklin S. Harris, the HFAC houses the School of Music, the Department of Theatre and Media Arts, the Department of Visual Arts, BYU Broadcasting, and the Division of Design and Production. It has various classrooms, as well as 53 practice rooms and four art galleries. The building also houses several concert and play halls—the largest which is the De Jong Concert Hall. [1]
Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB) September 20, 2005 Named after Joseph F. Smith, the JFSB is home to the History, Sociology, Social Work, and the School of Family Life departments, as well as many research centers and institutes within the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The building is also shared with the College of Humanities. [2]
Salt Lake Center 1959 The BYU Salt Lake Center is an extension of the BYU campus that offers classes to students living in the state's capital city. [3]
Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 1981 Named after Spencer W. Kimball, the SWKT (pronounced "Swicket") is the tallest building on campus and also the tallest building in Provo. It stands approximately 160 feet tall (12 stories), and houses several departments and centers, including Political Science, Neuroscience, Nursing, and Geology departments, as well as classrooms, faculty offices, an auditorium, and a large computer lab. [4]

[edit] Administrative buildings

Building Image Constructed Notes Reference
Abraham O. Smoot Building (ASB) 1961 Named after Abraham O. Smoot, the ASB is the main administrative building on campus and houses the president's office. [5]
Maeser Building (MSRB) 1921 Named after Karl G. Maeser, the MSRB currently houses a lecture hall and the administrative offices for the University's Honors Program. [5]

[edit] Athletic and outdoor recreation facilities

Building Image Constructed Notes Reference
Marriott Center 1971 Named after benefactors J. Willard and Alice Marriott, the Center is a 22,700-seat multi-purpose arena that is home to the BYU Cougars men's and women's basketball teams and is the site for campus devotionals. It is currently the third-largest on-campus arena in the country. [6]

[edit] Museums

Building Image Constructed Notes Reference
Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum 1978 Named after Monte L. Bean, the museum contains research collections of vascular and non vascular plants, as well as invertebrate and vertebrate animals. [7]
Museum of Art (MOA) October 1993 The MOA is a four-story, modern facility of more than 102,000 square feet. [8]

[edit] Residential buildings

Building Image Constructed Notes Reference
Foreign Language Student Residence (FLSR) The on-campus complex consists of 25 apartments for men and women, learning nine different languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. [9]
Heritage Halls May 26, 1954 The oldest dorms on campus, Heritage Halls consists of 24 buildings that provide communal style living for non-married students, with students sharing a kitchen and common area. [10]
Wymount Terrace 1946 Wymount Terrace, BYU student family housing, is located on the northeast side of campus and comprises South Wymount (24 three-story apartment buildings) and North Wymount (48 two-story apartment buildings). The buildings are arranged in quadrangles that enclose lawn and playground areas. The complex started as a trailer park and was converted into apartment housing in the 60's. [11]

[edit] Other facilities

Building Image Constructed Notes Reference
BYU Creamery 1949 The BYU Creamery serves as a grocery store for the campus and provides freshly made dairy products. BYU Creamery has three locations: Creamery on Ninth East, Wyview Creamery, and Wymount Creamery. [12]

[edit] References

  1. ^ College Facilities. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  2. ^ Joseph F. Smith Building. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  3. ^ BYU Salt Lake Center. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  4. ^ SWKT. Google. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  5. ^ a b Maeser Building History. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  6. ^ Marriott Center. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  7. ^ Museum Description. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  8. ^ About the Museum. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  9. ^ About the FLSR. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  10. ^ McKay, David O. (1954-05-26). Dedication. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  11. ^ Wymount Terrace Facilities. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
  12. ^ BYU Creamery. Brigham Young University. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.

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