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Karl G. Maeser was the spiritual architect of Brigham Young Academy, now Brigham Young University. The first building on upper campus, it functioned as the school's administrative center until 1961. During World War I soldiers of the Student Army Corps were housed there. (President Ernest L. Wilkinson discovered that his office was the same room he had bunked in as a soldier!) The building underwent a major restoration in 1985, and everything but the original walls were taken out. The interior was rebuilt and the Maeser Lecture Hall was restored to its original beauty. The Karl G. Maeser Memorial Building is now the home of BYU's Honors and General Education Departments.
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- AAArkensageMar 25, 20255.0The most classical goodness one can get on campus. Great place to dance less than a Book of Mormon width away from a girl late at night. Ave Roma! Ave Gens Cougaris!
- KSKellon SandallDec 24, 20235.0It feels like time stops when you enter this building and you get teleported to an earlier, simpler time. Very nice. The people I met and the things I learned in here will last with me for a very long time. Do honors! It will change in your life in more ways than one.
- MGMatt GSep 13, 20185.0Love spending time here. Beautiful architecture and hear environment for studying.
- KLKen and Alicia LundSep 28, 20175.0Most beautiful and collegiate building on campus. Best lecture hall. Great reading room. Beautiful setting.
- EUEthan UnklesbayAug 20, 20165.0This is easily the most beautiful building on BYU campus. The Honors reading room is in the basement here. Quietest study spot in the state.