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History of Family Life Building : The Family Life Building
In 1917, the Smith-Hughes Act was passed, giving a sense of legitimacy and federal funding for the home economics program.[1] The bill required practical education for girls in the arts of homemaking and was an important step for the college to fulfil its mission to improve home development.
During these years, with increased funding, the Home Economics Department moved, with increased funding to the old dormitory at the base of College Hill. However, it became clear a better building was still needed. the Family Life Building was a Depression-Era project funded through the Works Projects Administration. Construction occurred during the years 1934 to 1936. The Family Life Building was designed by Ogden architects Hodgson and McClenahan. They famously designed other structures in Utah including Ogden High School and the county building in Ogden. [2]