Veterans Memorial Building - American Fork, Utah - Utah Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Text of plaque:

1993
National Register of Historic Places

VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING

The Veterans memorial building, also known as the Legion Hall, was originally constructed as a commercial building sometime before 1932. in 1934 it was extensively remodeled as an early public works project funded by three sources: A Civil Works Administration Grant (part of the New Deal era legislation), American Fork City, and the American legion Post 49. American Fork veterans, wanting to bolster public remembrance of their comrades who served and died in WW1, organized a small group of men and women who worked for years to establish a suitable memorial. Their efforts resulted in the remodeling of this structure to honor WW1 servicemen. As a result of their support and its use as a Legion post it was commonly known as the Legion Hall.

The building is a well-preserved local example of the "PWA" moderne style of architecture, which was used extensively during the 1930's on government-funded buildings. It features smooth wall surfaces, flat roof, plain, narrow cornice, framed entrance, and metal sash windows. The interior maintains much of its original fabric such as the wainscoting, staircases, crown molding, wall sconces, and 1930's kitchen with elaborate cabinets, glass cupboard doors, and chrome plated hardware.

Marker Placed in 1996
by the
American Fork Historic Commission

Marker Name: Veterans Memorial Building Marker Type: City County: Utah City: American Fork Group Responsible for Placement: American Fork Historic Commission Date Dedicated: 1996 Addtional Information: Not listed Marker Number: Not listed Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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