“The House That Brigham Young Built,” Friend, Aug.–Sept. 1980, inside front cover
The House That Brigham Young Built
The Beehive House
Completed in 1854, the Beehive House was designed by famous architect Truman O. Angell. It was the official residence of Church president Brigham Young, who was also the first governor of the territory of Utah. President Lorenzo Snow and President Joseph F. Smith were the only other Church presidents to live in the Beehive House.
Photos by Marilyn Erd
Illustrated by Shauna Mooney
“Fairy Castle” where children watched visitors below
Schoolroom
Lucy Decker Young’s bedroom
Washstand and metal-lined bathtub
Pantry
Baby’s cradle
Children’s playroom
Painted china-head doll
Miniature pewter tea set