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Logan Utah Temple Temple News

Logan Utah Temple Temple News

  1. Historic Completion: The temple was completed in 1884, making it the fourth temple constructed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  2. Rocky Mountain Landmark: It was the second temple built in the Rocky Mountains, following the St. George Temple, and remains a significant historical site.
  3. Massive Volunteer Effort: More than 25,000 people contributed to the construction of the temple, utilizing local resources for materials, such as timber from Logan Canyon and lime from Green Canyon.
  4. Carpet Creation: Unable to afford store-made carpets, local women spent two months hand-making over 2,144 square yards of carpet for the temple.
  5. Design Features: The temple features a design that incorporates more Gothic elements compared to the more Renaissance or Byzantine styles of other LDS temples. Its towers were modeled after the Salt Lake Temple.
  6. Size and Capacity: The temple sits on a 9-acre plot, includes four ordinance rooms and 11 sealing rooms, and encompasses a total floor area of 119,619 square feet.
  7. Fire Incident: In 1917, a fire caused significant damage to the grand staircase in the temple, resulting in about $40,000 in repairs.
  8. Modern Upgrades: The temple underwent extensive remodeling in 1949 and again in 1977, which included adding modern conveniences such as elevators and updated heating and lighting systems.
  9. Rededication: After its major renovation, the Logan Temple was rededicated on March 13, 1979, by church president Spencer W. Kimball.
  10. National Recognition: The Logan Temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1975, recognizing its historical and architectural significance.

These facts highlight not only the architectural beauty of the Logan Utah Temple but also the community spirit and dedication that went into its creation and maintenance.

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