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Hannah Maria
Libby Smith House
315 East Center Street
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Built in
1878. In the 1850's President Smith, later counselor to Brigham Young, was sent to Provo to
oversee colonization for the Mormon Church. Originally he lived on 500 West, with
his second and sixth wives, Hannah and Lucy. Later, Lucy returned to Salt Lake, but
Hannah moved across town to this home. When Smith died, only the foundation had been
completed. Hannah raised her children here. President George Albert Smith of
the LDS Chuch, a grandson, enjoyed this home as a boy. This house is
significant because of its remarkable original condition and is an example
of simple architecture styles of early Utah. It is one of teh best
preserved vernacular residences in Provo. (Provo Historic Buildings Tour) |
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