35-546: The Springville Carnegie Library at 175 South Main Street in Springville , Utah , United States is a Prairie School style Carnegie library building completed in 1922. It is one of the 23 Carnegie Libraries that were built in Utah. It functioned as the city public library until 1965, when the library was moved to a new larger building (which in turn was replaced and later demolished in
70-637: A property in Utah on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Springville, Utah Springville is a city in Utah County , Utah , United States, that is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area . The population was 35,268 in 2020, according to the United States Census . Springville is a bedroom community for commuters who work in
105-572: A sense of being an innovator or trailblazer . As early as 1664, Englishman John Evelyn used the term with a self-effacing "workman" meaning when he wrote in his treatise on planting, Sylva, or A Discourse of Forest-Trees : "I speak now in relation to the Royal Society, not my self, who am but a Servant of it only and a Pioneer in the Works". Various figures in American folklore and literature typify
140-549: A variety of activities to celebrate their community, its history, and the warmer weather. Activities include a parade, carnival, hot air balloons, contests, sporting events, and fireworks. Springville is also home to the Springville World Folkfest, a week-long celebration of folk dance and music held every July at the outdoor amphitheater in the Spring Acres Arts Park. Folk dance groups travel from around
175-433: Is capped by a horizontal band of stucco decorated in ceramic tile mosaics. This stucco also characterized by a brick soldier course at the top and bottom. Large masonry piers interrupt at all four corners of the building as well as at the main entry. They divide the main facade into three symmetrical parts. In the 1970s, an imitation mansard roof was added and this greatly altered its appearance. This addition rendered
210-478: Is known as "Art City" due to its strong development of the arts. Springville is home to the Springville Museum of Art , Utah's oldest museum for the visual fine arts (circa 1937). The museum, housed in a historic Spanish Colonial Revival-style building, showcases collections of many well-known artists, both local and national, including collections of Utah art, a major Soviet collection, early Americana, and
245-478: Is projected to grow to more than 50,000 over the next ten years , in line with the expected future expansion of its commercial, office, retail, and industrial sectors along the city's I-15 corridor. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 14.4 square miles (37.4 km ), of which 14.4 square miles (37.2 km ) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km ), or 0.34%,
280-477: Is water. Springville is on the west side of the Wasatch Mountain Range and 3 miles (5 km) east of the average shoreline of Utah Lake and almost entirely east of Interstate 15 . All vehicular traffic that transports goods to the north, south, east and west funnels through the interstate hub near Springville's strategically important freeway location. A great potential with its strong connection to
315-674: The Provo - Orem and Salt Lake City metropolitan areas . Other neighboring cities include Spanish Fork and Mapleton . Springville has the nickname of "Art City" or "Hobble Creek". Springville was first explored in 1776 by Father Silvestre Vélez de Escalante , a Franciscan padre. What became Springville lay along the wagon route called the Mormon Road that Mormon pioneers and 49ers traveled through southern Utah, northern Arizona , southern Nevada and Southern California . From 1855, each winter trains of freight wagons traveled on this road across
350-528: The Thirteen Colonies sought to expand their respective colonies westward. Those whose original royal charters did not specify a western limit simply extended their lands westward indefinitely. After the United States was officially formed upon the ratification of the U.S. Constitution , federal coordination and legislation began to give settlement a more unified approach. The Land Ordinance of 1785
385-487: The European Steed collection. It was dedicated by David O. McKay as a "sanctuary of beauty and a temple of meditation." Springville is the birthplace of noted sculptor Cyrus Dallin . The main street is dotted with bronze statues , including several from local sculptors Gary Price and Jeff Decker . Springville is a thriving community which has experienced steady growth over the past ten years. The current population
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#1733093264079420-774: The Springville Campus of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is in Springville. Its construction began in March 2019 with completion expected for January 2020. Jacoby Architects designed the school, which had a cost of $ 13 million. Under the Köppen climate classification , Springville has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) or a humid continental climate ( Dfa ) depending on which variant of
455-638: The Springville Carnegie Library ineligible for recognition by the National Register of Historic Places . Since then, the mansard roof was removed, which restored the building to its original appearance. It is now currently eligible. The last modification to the exterior of the building was the replacement of a three-foot-tall brick railing wall at the main entry by a cast-iron railing. [REDACTED] Media related to Springville Carnegie Library at Wikimedia Commons This article about
490-439: The adjoining city of Provo , as well as Utah Valley University in the nearby city of Orem . For every 100 females, there are 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males. The city's median household income was $ 46,472, and the median family income was $ 48,845. Males had a median income of $ 37,942 versus $ 26,098 for females. The city's per capita income was $ 15,634. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of
525-518: The arts, Springville is thriving community that has experienced steady growth over the past ten years. Its current population of 31,205 continues to increase with 4.6% annual growth. As of the census of 2000, there were 20,424 people, 5,975 households, and 5,024 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,770.5 people per square mile (683.6 people/km ). There were 6,229 housing units at an average density of 540.0 units per square mile (208.5 units/km ). The city's racial makeup
560-461: The creek. As the town grew, the name was changed to Springville, after the Fort Springville. Fort Springville was named after the many freshwater springs in the area, particularly near the fort. The original name was not completely lost, however, as the canyon stream (and associated canyons), a local elementary school, and city-owned golf course have retained the name Hobble Creek. Springville
595-556: The deserts between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City until the late 1860s when the railroad arrived in Utah. During the year 1849, a group of pioneers led by William Miller and James Mendenhall traveled to the Provo River area. Mendenhall and Miller explored a little further south and fell in love with what is now known as the Hobble Creek area. Springville was settled in 1850 by eight pioneer families, led by Aaron Johnson, who crossed
630-877: The home of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum and the Springville Historical Society. Construction began on the current library in 2008 and was finished in 2011. Along with having over one million books, movies, and playaways, the new library hosts events, classes, and children's programs. Springville is served by Nebo School District . Public schools in this district within Springville include Springville High School , Springville Junior High School, Spring Canyon Middle School, Art City Elementary, Brookside Elementary, Cherry Creek Elementary, Sage Creek Elementary, Meadow Brook Elementary, and Westside Elementary. Reagan Academy and Merit Academy , both charter schools , are also in Springville. The Elizabeth DeLong School of
665-586: The journey, how to interact with Native Americans and also how to respond to threatening situations such as encounters with bears. There were many other forms of this process, such as land runs including the Land Run of 1889 , when parts of the territory of Oklahoma were first made available to settlers on a first-come, first-serve basis. As western settlement grew, certain trends began to emerge. Most pioneers traveled in wagon trains with their families and other settlers, banding together for defense and to spread
700-602: The manner in which land would be individually claimed by and distributed to settlers. One federal effort to encourage western travel and settlement was the publication of The Prairie Traveler in 1859, three years before the Homestead Act was passed. Randolph B. Marcy , Captain of the U.S. Army, was commissioned by the War Department to provide a guide for those moving west. It provided not only mileage and stopping points during travel, but also gave advice about what to take on
735-577: The mid-2010s). The 1922 building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It now houses a pioneer relic museum for the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers . The National Register of Historic Places Registration Form describes the building as building that follows the Carnegie Library standards. The building is generally characterized by Prairie style architecture, most notably seen in
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#1733093264079770-676: The migration to the Western United States , with which they are commonly associated, and many places now considered "East" were settled by pioneers from even further east. For example, Daniel Boone , a key figure in U.S. history, settled in Kentucky , when that "Dark and Bloody Ground" was still undeveloped. One important development in the Western settlement were the Homestead Acts , which provided formal legislation for settlers which regulated
805-571: The pioneer has historically played a role in American culture , literature and folklore . The pioneer is similar to other iconic figures involved in stories of the "settlement of the West," such as the cowboy , trapper, prospector, and miner; however, the pioneer is distinct in that he represents those who went into unexplored territory in search of a new life, looking to establish permanent settlement. Various figures in American folklore and literature typify
840-704: The pioneer. James Fenimore Cooper 's The Deerslayer (1841) became the most successful of his early series, the Leatherstocking Tales , about pioneer life in the Province of New York . Laura Ingalls Wilder 's Little House on the Prairie series, published a century later from 1932 to 1943 but set sixty years prior, typified later depictions of pioneer families. Daniel Boone (1734–1820) and Davy Crockett (1786–1836) became two real-life icons of pioneer history. The first westward migrations occurred as members of
875-499: The plains to Salt Lake Valley from the East and were directed by Brigham Young to settle 50 miles (80 km) further south. Incorporated in February 1853, the pioneers called the city Hobble Creek because an early exploration team led by Oliver B. Huntington in February 1849 had a horse lose a pair of iron hobbles (restraints tied to the horse's forelegs) while the team was camped next to
910-479: The population were below the poverty line , including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. In 2010, the population had grown to 29,466. Ten years later, it had increased again to 35,268. Major businesses/employers in Springville include the following: Art City Days, held each year in early June, is one of the first city celebrations of the summer season in Utah Valley . Residents join in
945-568: The settlement process with little to no concern for the Native inhabitants of the land. Pioneers also settled on land that was once inhabited by American Indian tribes . The word "pioneer" originates with the Middle French pionnier (originally, a foot soldier , or soldier involved in digging trenches ), from the same root as peon or pawn . In the English language , the term independently evolved
980-562: The small but thriving Indian American and South Asian American communities of northern Utah. With Springville growing at such a fast rate, the need for a new library soon arose. The old library, the Springville Carnegie Library , could not fit the needs of the rapidly growing city. From 1965 to 2008, the library was housed in the north wing of the Springville Office Building of the time. The old building became
1015-411: The system is used. American pioneer American pioneers , also known as American settlers , were European American , Asian American , and African American settlers who migrated westward from the Thirteen Colonies and later the United States of America to settle and develop areas of the nation within the continent of North America . The pioneer concept and ethos greatly predate
1050-422: The tall, vertical windows arranged in a strong horizontal band on both the main and lower levels. However, the main entry is characterized by its classical influences including the rounded top main door capped by a semi-circular pre-cast concrete hood with decorative scroll brackets on both sides. The library is rectangular in shape and one-and-one-half stories in height. The exterior consists of textured bricks and
1085-564: The workload. Pioneers in the East often had to clear the land, owing to lush forests there. In the Midwest, the task was to bring agricultural fertility to the Great Plains . Some pioneers moved westward with the intent of claiming land for their families. Others, such as trappers , moved west for commercial reasons, and then remained there when their businesses proved to be profitable. The figure of
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1120-471: The world to participate in this festival. Folkfest performers are housed by host families in the Springville area. Every May, Springville hosts the annual Indian Festival of Utah also in Spring Acres Arts Park, the state's only cultural event devoted to East Indian , Pakistani , and South Asian communities across the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Formerly held in nearby Spanish Fork , it represents
1155-473: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.41 and the average family size was 3.76. In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.4% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 14.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. The heavily weighted 18- to 24-year-old demographic is largely due to the city slowly attracting students and graduates from Brigham Young University , in
1190-554: Was 94.58% White , 0.11% African American , 0.62% Native American , 0.35% Asian , 0.28% Pacific Islander , 2.23% from other races , and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.77% of the population. There were 5,975 households, of which 51.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who
1225-510: Was the first official action by the federal government in deciding how political organization of new territories would be handled. Then in 1787 the Northwest Ordinance declared that states could not individually claim new lands, and that westward expansion would be handled by the federal government. In implementing the Land Act of 1804 , the government took its first steps towards legislating
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