Alpine City Hall

Constructed in 1936, Alpine City Hall reflects the significant impact of New Deal programs in providing both jobs and public facilities. It was one of more than 240 buildings constructed in Utah by the Works Progress Administration and other public works programs at a time when Utah was especially hard hit by the Great Depression. The federal government typically paid the workmen’s wages if the city provided the building site and construction materials, and this building cost about $18,000, with two-thirds paid by the federal government. Local men did most of the work, including some volunteers, using many local materials such as stone from Rock Canyon for the chimney and foundation. The new building provided much-needed space for municipal functions, housing a large meeting room, city offices, the public library, jail, and fire station. Additions were made to the fire station in 1962 and 1982. The building is also architecturally significant as an important example of Colonial Revival and Neo Classical styling, with notable features including the bell tower, symmetrical main facade, and classically ornamented entry with transom, capped stone pilasters, urns, and sunburst.

Alpine, Utah · United States