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Created 10-Jun-13

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Construction of the Ricks Academy Building- 1999

August 15, 1902, early construction of the Ricks Academy Building

Construction of the Ricks Academy Building-1999

October 21, 1902, construction continues on the Ricks Academy Building.

Ricks Academy Building, 1905

View of the Ricks Academy Building and surrounding community in 1905

Ricks Academy Building, 1910

Ricks Academy Building shown in 1910

Ricks Academy Building, 1916

The graduating class of 1915-1916 shown with the Ricks Academy Building’s new architectural addition, the lighted letters of R and A.

Ricks Academy Building and Gym Building-1920

View of the Ricks Academy Building (left) and Gym Building (right) around 1919 or 1920

Ricks Academy Library Department, 1937

Interior photo of the Ricks Academy Building in 1937 showing the Library Department

Spori Building, 1960's

In 1964, the academy building was officially renamed the Jacob Spori Building after the first principle of the academy.

Spori Building Celebration, 2000

In 2000, over 1,700 people came to celebrate the original Spori Building one last time before its planned demolition.

Spori Building Architecture - Sept 2000

Torch and window arch from the third floor of the original Spori Building

Spori Building Architecture - Sept 2000

Close-up of the torch and sunburst on the Spori Building

Spori Building Architecture - Sept 2000

Decorative brackets added to the soffit and eaves

Spori Demolition and Fire, 2000

During demolition in 2000, a fire erupted and destroyed the remains of the original Spori Building.

Spori Demolition and Fire, 2000

During demolition in 2000, a fire erupted and destroyed the remains of the original Spori Building.

New Spori Building- May 2008

In 2003, the new Spori Building was completed and built in a style reminiscent of the original 1903 Spori Building structure.

New Spori Building-July 2009

Night time view of the Jacob Spori Building with skylight visible on top of the building

Original Spori Facade - Sep 2003

The original 1903 Spori Building facade is on permanent display in the new Spori Building.

Original Spori Facade - Sep 2003

The third floor of the Spori Building is home to BYU-Idaho's Art Department. The artwork of students, often showcased on the third floor, is complimented by the building�s beautiful architecture.

Looking Up-Aug 2012

Skylights stream in natural light illuminating art and photography in the hallways of the Jacob Spori Building.

Spori Building Classroom-Aug 2012

A large classroom in the basement of the Jacob Spori Building.

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