Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center facts for kids
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Peteetneet School
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| Location | 50 N. 500 E. Payson, Utah |
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| Architect | Richard C. Watkins |
| Architectural style | Victorian Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000795 |
| Added to NRHP | April 02, 1990 |
The Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center is a special building in Payson, Utah. It is used for many different activities and events.
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What is the Peteetneet Center?
This center is named after Chief Peteetneet. He was an important leader of the Timpanogos Ute tribe. You can see a statue of him outside the building.
Inside the center, you will find a museum. This museum shows old items from the pioneers who settled Utah. It also hosts the Payson Historical Society and the Peteetneet Arts Council. Many art and dance classes for the community happen here too.
There is a big hill behind the center. It is a popular spot for fun activities. People enjoy watersliding there in the summer. In the winter, it becomes a great place for sledding.
History of the Peteetneet School
The building we now call the Peteetneet Center started as a school. It was built in 1901 and was known as the Peteetneet School or Peteetneet Academy.
Building Design and Architect
The school's design is a mix of two styles: Victorian and Romanesque Revival architecture. A famous architect named Richard C. Watkins designed it. He also designed many other schools across Utah. The school has a fancy bell tower, which is a Victorian touch. This makes it stand out from other schools Watkins designed.
Saving the Historic School
The building served as a school for many years. First, it was an academy, then an elementary school. In 1989, the city of Payson planned to tear it down. But a group of people who cared about the school stepped in. They formed a group called "People Preserving Peteetneet." They worked hard to save and restore the old school.
The building is located on the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Because of this, the Utah Department of Transportation helped with money for the restoration. They gave over $100,000 to help fix up the building.
New Life as a Museum and Center
After being saved, the building was transformed. It became the museum and community center we know today. In 2008, a glass elevator was added to make it easier for everyone to get around. The Peteetneet School was recognized as an important historical place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1990.
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