General Information
Project Type
Function / usage: |
Temple |
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Location
Location: |
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA |
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Coordinates: | 40° 46' 13.68" N 111° 53' 31.04" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
height | 68 m | |
building area | ca. 23 500 m² |
Materials
façade |
quartz monzonite
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Chronology
28 July 1847 | Site chosen by Brigham Young. |
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14 February 1853 | Site dedication and ground breaking. |
5 April 1893 | Public Open House. |
6 April 1893
— 24 April 1893 |
Dedicated by Wilford Woodruff. |
Notes
The 4th Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to be built in Utah after their mass exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois. Built by Mormon volunteers; most work done by hand, or with simple machinery. The largest in floor space, and the most recognized as a symbol of the Church worldwide.
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20007326 - Published on:
29/12/2002 - Last updated on:
29/07/2014