The American Fork 2nd Ward Meeting House - American Fork, Utah
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N 40° 22.508 W 111° 48.138
12T E 431891 N 4469703
2003 historic marker placed by the American Fork Historic Commission regarding the 2nd Ward church.
Waymark Code: WMEBFD
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2012
Views: 6
Text from plaque:
2003
National Register of Historic Places
The American Fork 2nd Ward Meeting House
On 13 July 1901, The American Fork 2nd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was created along with the 1st, 3rd, and 4th wards of the new American Fork Stake. O 9 October 1902, Joseph H. Storrs, who served as bishop from 1901 to 1942, announced that brick had been contracted for a new meetinghouse. James H. Pulley designed the architecture in the Victorian Gothic style. The cornerstone was laid April 1903, and the first meeting was held in the unfinished chapel on 31 January 1904. Robert L. Ashby, teacher of woodworking a tthe high school, took charge of the interior woodwork, and upon completion reported that he wanted no fee. Pres. Anthon H. Lund dedicated the building on 17 February 1907. Total cost was $10,000.
On 15 June 1929 major alterations and additions totaling $48,555 were commenced under the direction of Don Carlos Young, Church Architect. The original brick architecture was carefully preserved and matched by the new construction. On Account of a $15,000 donation by John (Jack) Firmage, the new recreation hall became known as Firmage Hall. Dedication was by Pres. Heber J. Grant on 4 September 1932.
Vacated by the church in October 1979, the building was purchased in may 1984 by M.L. Bigelow & Co., INC., organ builders. It has housed the pipe organ shop and Michael Bigelow's residence since that time. the building was placed on the National register of Historic Places on 10 March 1992.
Marker placed in 2003
by the
American Fork Historic Commission
Marker Name: The American Fork 2nd Ward Meeting House
Marker Type: City
County: Utah
City: American Fork
Group Responsible for Placement: American Fork Historic Commission
Date Dedicated: 2003
Addtional Information: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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