Memorial Building
Dedicated 1926
The Memorial Building was dedicated in 1926 and was the first municipal building constructed in the U.S. in honor of World War I veterans.
Lehi resident William Allen Knight raised the idea of a Lehi Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Memorial Building just weeks after the Armistice to end World War I was signed on Nov. 11, 1918, in Compiègne, France.
Construction on the basement of the building began in March of 1919, while now noted architects, Walter E. Ware and Alberto O. Treganza, drew up plans to incorporate a memorial hall, city hall and public library. A $10,000 Carnegie Foundation grant allowed the library to be completed for its Dec. 1921 dedication.
Progress was slower on the other sections. Dedication services for the $55,000 center were held on Memorial Day, May 31, 1926. Since then, the building has served a wide variety of public interests, including city council meetings, court proceedings, public assemblies, political primaries and more.
It has housed a library, jail, city hall and fire station and is home to Lehi’s Post 19 of the American Legion. Since 1996, the building has been home to the Hutchings Museum.
Additional Resources
For more on Lehi’s many veterans, see the Lehi Historical Society and Archives Veterans Collection. Collected by Lehi Historical Society founder, John K. Haws, the collection consists of stories, interviews, documents, photographs and some clothing. To access veteran interviews conducted by Lehi Historical Society volunteer, Judy Hansen Shelley, click here.
The Hutchings Museum’s military collections, as well as ours, can be found on Fold3.
Memorial Building Historical Marker Unveiling
August 27, 2024
The Memorial Building at 55 N. Center St., was honored with a flag ceremony, military band and a tribute to Lehi’s veterans.
Unbeknownst to most, the structure was the first municipal building constructed in the U.S. in honor of World War I veterans.
Although discussions for the building began just weeks after the Armistice to end World War I was signed in December of 1918, the building was not dedicated until 1926. Today, it is home to Lehi’s American Legion Post 19.
This marker is the third of the Lehi Historical Marker Program.
Collector pins celebrate Lehi’s history and support the Lehi Historical Society
Celebrate one of Lehi’s most cherished legacies with this Historical Marker collector pin honoring a remarkable act of community service during one family’s darkest times.
Premium soft enamel with gold-toned metal
Depicts the final wagonload of sugar beets pulled by Jasper Rolfe
Measures 1.75 in tall
Double-post backing with secure rubber covers for added stability
“Lehi Historical Society” engraved on the back
Perfect for collectors, history lovers, and proud Lehi locals
In 1918, as George Goates mourned the loss of his son and three grandchildren to the influenza epidemic, neighbors quietly stepped in to harvest his entire beet crop. The moment captured in this pin shows the last wagon leaving the field, driven by Jasper Rolfe, who called out, “That’s all of ’em, Uncle George!” It was a tender act of love and neighborly care, one that brought George to tears and has become a defining story of Lehi’s enduring spirit.
A meaningful keepsake honoring compassion, resilience, and the power of community.
Celebrate a Lehi icon with this Historical Marker collector pin honoring Broadbent’s Store, the longest-running business in Lehi’s history and a cornerstone of the community for 135 years.
Soft enamel with black dyed metal plating
Features the vintage neon Broadbent’s sign installed in 1954
Measures 1.25 inches in length
Single-post backing with secure rubber cover
Perfect for collectors, history lovers, and proud Lehi locals
Founded in 1882 by English immigrants Joseph and Sarah Broadbent, the store was passed down through four generations and became known for offering everything from dry goods to fine fabrics. It sold the first bag of sugar produced by the Lehi Sugar Factory and served as a trusted hub for generations of families. The iconic neon sign, featured in this pin, hung proudly from 1954 until the store’s closing in 2017. Today, the arched windows of the Lehi Police Department pay tribute to the building that once stood in its place.
A nostalgic keepsake celebrating a legacy of service, family, and small-town pride.
Celebrate one of Utah’s most iconic landmarks with this beautifully crafted Historical Marker collector pin. Featuring the historic Lehi Roller Mills in striking detail, this enamel pin captures the distinctive architecture and nostalgic charm of the century-old mill, known for its role in Footloose and its deep roots in Lehi’s agricultural heritage.
Premium soft enamel with gold-toned metal
Accurate architectural rendering of the Roller Mills
Measures 2 in wide
Double-post backing with secure rubber covers for added stability
Perfect for collectors, history lovers, and proud Lehi locals
A timeless keepsake honoring the heart of Lehi’s past.
Purchase collector marker pins to show your Lehi spirit and support for the Lehi Historical Marker Program and the Lehi Historical Society. There are currently 15 pins available.
55 N Center St
Lehi, UT 84043
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