Memorial Building
Est. 1926
55 N Center St Lehi, UT
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.
Honoring Service, Preserving Memory
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.
Marker Location
55 N Center St Lehi, UT
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.
Learn More
Investigate our online archive for more information on the Memorial Building
Content Contributors
——, Lehi Historical Society
Kasia May, University of Utah
Support our Mission
Purchase collector marker pins to show your Lehi spirit! Your purchase will support the Lehi Historical Marker Program and the Lehi Historical Society. There are currently 15 pins available in our gift shop
Celebrate Lehi’s history with our complete 15-pin collection. This special bundle includes one of each enamel pin from the Historical Marker Collection.
Pins included in the full set:
• Lehi Roundup Rodeo Marker Pin
• Margaret Wines Park Marker Pin
• Memorial Building Marker Pin
• 1983 Flood Marker Pin
• Heritage Day 2025 Collector Pin
• Austin House Marker Pin
• John Y Smith House Marker Pin
• PARC Pin
• Saratoga Resort Marker Pin
• Historical Marker Pin
• Lehi Roller Mills Marker Pin
• Tithing Barn Marker Pin
• Mary Wanlass Hutchings 1863 Pin
• Broadbent’s Marker Pin
• George Goates Farm Marker Pin
Each pin reflects a real story from Lehi’s past. Landmarks, founders, the rodeo, community legends, floods, and the places that shaped our city. This full set brings together every marker design in one place. It is perfect for collectors, teachers, longtime Lehi families, newcomers wanting to learn the stories behind our city, or anyone looking for a meaningful gift that supports local history.
Take home the complete collection and own 15 pieces of Lehi’s story.
Honor the service, sacrifice, and civic pride that define Lehi’s Memorial Building with this three-piece commemorative set. Crafted from durable zinc alloy with an antique gold finish and detailed hard enamel detail, these pins celebrate the veterans and community members who shaped Lehi’s history.
This set honors the historical marker placed at the Memorial Building as part of the Lehi Historical Marker Program, recognizing the structure’s lasting legacy as Utah’s first municipal building constructed in tribute to World War I veterans.
The set includes:
“Welcome Home Lehi Boys” Pin (1") – Inspired by artifacts from the John Hutchings Museum, including the original Welcome Home for the Lehi Boys pamphlet, the memorial marker banner placed above each plaque honoring the soldiers whose names are listed inside the Memorial Building, and wartime memorabilia representing the uniforms of Lehi’s servicemen from World War I, World War II, and Vietnam.
“Love Your Freedom? Thank a Veteran” Pin (1") – A faithful replica of the metal plaque mounted beside the front entrance of the Memorial Building, reminding all who visit to remember those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms.
Memorial Building Pin (1.75") – A detailed enamel rendering of Lehi’s Veterans Memorial Building, complete with its Spanish Revival architecture, welcome sign, and American flag.
Built beginning in 1919 and completed in 1926, the Memorial Building has served as city hall, jail, fire station, and now houses the John Hutchings Museum, preserving local history and honoring those who served.
Product Details:
Includes two 1" pins and one 1.75" building pin
Includes red, white, and blue star pin posts
Honors the historical marker placed at the Memorial Building on August 27, 2024
Released on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, through the Lehi Historical Marker Program
This collection celebrates Lehi’s proud tradition of service and remembrance, honoring the men and women who defended freedom and the community that continues to share their stories.
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.