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Sam F. Brewster Building (Provo, Utah)

 Organization

Administrative History

The Sam F. Brewster building (1962- ) is a building on Brigham Young University Campus.

Built in 1962 to consolidate the Physical Plant functions in one location, the Sam F. Brewster Building was developed by Sam F. Brewster, Director of the Department of Physical Plant, and architects Lorenzo S. Young and Partners. Constructed on two levels with an inner and outer court, the Brewster Building has a unique design that allows shops at all levels to have dock access. Until 1974 the building was known simply as the Physical Plant Building. In 1974, at the retirement of Sam F. Brewster, the building was renamed in his honor.

The function of the Sam F. Brewster Building is nearly identical today to its original use in 1962. The Physical Facilities administrative offices, warehouse and most of the shops are located in the building.

Citation:
Brigham Young University, via WWW, Aug. 27, 2014 (BYU Campus Map; Sam F. Brewster building; Built in 1962; consolidated the Physical Plant functions in one location; developed by Sam F. Brewster, Director of the Department of Physical Plant, and architects Lorenzo S. Young and Partners; shops at all levels have dock access; known as Physical Plant building until 1974; renamed at retirement of Sam F. Brewster; now houses Physical Facilities administrative offices, warehouse, and shops)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Audio-Visual Communications program requirements for the campus audio system wiring

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231011625]
Identifier: UA 365
Scope and Contents

Includes a brief history of audio recording at Brigham Young University, a map of the campus audio system wiring, and audio system program requirements, specifications, recommendations and estimated costs.

Dates: date of production not identified

Physical Plant Department records on the Sam F. Brewster Building, 1947-1974

 Sub-Series — Carton 13: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646558], Folder: 6-12
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains records for the planning and construction of the Brewster Building including consolidated reports, contracts for construction, open house records, program requirements for an addition, and central heating plant records, 1947-1974.

Dates: 1947-1974

Planning Committee records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231028322]
Identifier: UA 92
Scope and Contents

Collection includes a 44 p. report of the Planning Committee for a comprehensive Campus plan, 1957, covering construction of Brigham Young University Campus from 1884-1957; an 8 p. Brigham Young University Physical Plant Facilities Self Evaluation Survey, Spring 1956; and a 9 p. photocopy of Joys of Discovery-Historical Research and Writing by LeRoy R. Hafen, 1966. 67 items.

Dates: 1956-1966

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