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72-613: The Logan Utah Temple (formerly the Logan Temple ) is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . It was completed in 1884 and is the fourth temple built by the church. Located in the city of Logan , Utah , it was the second temple in Utah, after the St. George Temple . It was built on a 9-acre (3.6 ha) plot selected by church president Brigham Young . The temple

144-434: A General Conference in early June 1831. When Smith's official history was first published in 1902, the compiler B.H. Roberts thought that this was a mistake, because it would not be consistent with the common Mormon belief that the priesthood had been conferred prior to the church's founding in 1830. In History of the Church , Roberts wrote, "there is no definite account of the [Melchizedek Priesthood restoration] event in

216-520: A saving ordinance of the gospel in the LDS Church. A candidate for this ordination (worthy male member 18 years and older, regardless of how long they have been a member) is interviewed and often counseled to study the 84th, 107th, and 121st sections of the Doctrine and Covenants to begin to understand the oath and covenant of the priesthood , the covenant a person makes with God when he receives

288-455: A controversial race-based policy . As of 2023 , all temple ordinances are unavailable to lesbian , gay , or bisexual persons who are in a same-sex marriage or homosexual sexual relationship, and to all transgender individuals who are transitioning or have transitioned. These restrictions have also garnered criticism from both outside, and inside the LDS church. To qualify for

360-433: A conversation with Woodruff, Logan Temple president Marriner W. Merrill stated that the contemplated public announcement prohibiting additional polygamist unions was "the only way to retain the possession of our temples and continue the ordinance work for the living and dead which was considered of more importance than continuing the practice of plural marriage for the present." Latter-day Saint temple building halted until

432-527: A description of any vision in which he saw an angel separately confer the Melchizedek priesthood. However, by the turn of the 20th century, Latter Day Saint theologians believed that such a separate ordination by angels had occurred prior to the organization of the Church of Christ on April 6, 1830. This was largely because the early church organization contained the office of elder , which at least by 1835

504-542: A desire to continue the ordinance work in temples was a significant consideration preceding Wilford Woodruff's decision (announced in his Manifesto of September 1890 ) that the church would discontinue its practice of polygamy . In 1887 the US Congress passed the Edmunds–Tucker Act , which disincorporated the church and directed federal officials to begin seizing its assets, potentially including its temples. After

576-460: A global scale, church leaders announced an end to the one-year waiting period in most cases, except in relation to converts to the church, who are still required to wait a year after their own confirmation before entering the temple. Melchizedek priesthood (Latter Day Saints) In Mormonism , the Melchizedek priesthood ( / m ɛ l ˈ k ɪ z ɪ d ɛ k / ), also referred to as

648-403: A large crystal chandelier. The layout is designed to create a spiritually uplifting environment which represents one's journey through life. In addition to the ordinance rooms and the celestial room, the temple includes a baptistry and 11 sealing rooms. Symbolic elements are integrated into the design, providing deeper meaning to the temple's function and aesthetics. Symbols Incorporated into

720-407: A nine-acre plot, and the landscaping around the temple features a pioneer-inspired oval reflecting pool. These elements are designed to provide a tranquil setting that enhances the sacred atmosphere of the site. Exterior The structure stands five stories tall and is primarily constructed with dark siliceous limestone. Buff-colored limestone was used for the more intricate carved details. Initially

792-566: A place of worship but also stands as an architectural landmark in Logan. This was the first temple to have muraled ordinance rooms for the endowment. In 1949, the temple was remodeled and received updated lighting, heating, air conditioning, elevators, and other modern conveniences. Over the years, the temple has undergone several renovations to preserve its structural integrity, update facilities, and enhance its spiritual and aesthetic appeal. The most significant renovation project commenced in 1976 and

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864-590: A school, so it was decided that the Logan Temple would be a place of learning as well as a house of the Lord. The wards and stakes from the area surrounding the temple selected delegates to form the LTA. The Association decided to establish a “School of Science for the promotion of learning,” which would teach a variety of subjects but refrain from teaching anything that might deny the existence of God. Books were donated to

936-682: A temple for the use of the Norwegian Latter Day Saints. Meanwhile, Young urged the Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo to redouble their efforts to finish the temple. By the end of 1845, the building was sufficiently finished to allow temple ordinances to be performed. Ordinances continued to be performed in early 1846 as the Mormons were forced to abandon the city. A small crew remained in the city and continued to work on

1008-591: A temple recommend, an LDS Church member must faithfully answer the following questions which affirm the individual's adherence to essential church doctrine: A list of questions were first introduced in 1857 and used to qualify whether an individual could enter the Endowment House , before the first temple in Utah was built. They reflected the context of the times, including questions about ones belief in polygamy, branding an animal that one did not own, and using another person's irrigation water. Since then,

1080-506: A temple, only church members in good standing who have a valid temple recommend are permitted to attend the ceremony. In many nations outside the United States, a civil ceremony, where required by the law of the land, has been immediately followed by a temple sealing. In the United States, a one-year waiting period between the civil ceremony and a temple sealing was required until 2019. In May 2019, to standardize sealing policies on

1152-400: Is a process which culminates in the participation by the couple in a ritual called the sealing ordinance; which involves pronouncing the couple as having a permanent marriage bond which persists even beyond death. This ceremony, among others, is taught as being vital to an individual's and family's exaltation status, following the final judgment . With the sealing ordinance being held inside

1224-400: Is the church's sixth largest. The temple has a total floor area of 115,507 square feet (10,731.0 m) with 4 ordinance rooms , 11 sealing rooms (used to perform marriages ), and one baptistry. Because the upper room occupies the entire floor, 6 trusses were used across the width of the building to secure it. Due to the height of the building and inclement weather during construction, many of

1296-423: Is the temple president. Like all temples of the church, the temple is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship. Temple (LDS Church) Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time (an "open house"). During

1368-402: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the largest Latter Day Saint denomination, priesthood holders meet at their ward or branch . Those who do not hold the priesthood are still invited and encouraged to attend with the elders quorum. However, priesthood duties can only be performed by those who are ordained . Receiving the Melchizedek priesthood is considered to be

1440-663: The Tabernacle was considered a "portable temple" by the children of Israel in the Old Testament. The first Latter-day Saint temple ceremonies were performed in Kirtland, Ohio , but differed significantly from the endowment performed on the second floor of Joseph Smith 's Red Brick Store in Nauvoo, Illinois, and the Nauvoo Temple . Kirtland ordinances included washings and anointings (differing in many ways from

1512-700: The high priesthood of the holy order of God or the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God , is the greater of the two orders of priesthood , the other being the Aaronic priesthood . According to Joseph Smith , the name of this priesthood became Melchizedek "because Melchizedek was such a great high priest" and "to avoid the too frequent repetition" of the "name of the Supreme Being". In

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1584-589: The succession crisis , Brigham Young assumed control of the church's headquarters at Nauvoo, Illinois. While he and the rest of the Quorum of the Twelve made contingency plans for abandoning the city, he may have hoped that it would not prove necessary. For example, in early 1845, Young convened a conference at the Norwegian colony at Norway, Illinois , and announced a plan to build a Latter-day Saint town there with

1656-461: The City of Zion plan and designated four of these to contain temples: Salt Lake City (1847), St. George (1871), Manti (1875), and Logan (1877). The St. George Temple was the first to be completed in 1877, followed by Logan (1884) and Manti (1888). The Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to complete because of various setbacks and delays. It was dedicated in 1893. In the late 1880s and in 1890,

1728-779: The First Presidency also dedicated a number of temples during Monson's administration. As of October 2018, Monson's successor, Russell M. Nelson , has dedicated the Concepción Chile Temple . The LDS Church has 367 temples in various phases, which includes 201 dedicated temples (192 operating and 9 previously-dedicated, but closed for renovation ), 3 scheduled for dedication , 48 under construction , 1 scheduled for groundbreaking , and 114 others announced (not yet under construction). It has been suggested that recent temple construction represents an attempt by church leadership to “re-energize” congregations in

1800-495: The Melchizedek priesthood. The candidate is also usually asked to stand in a gathering of the members of the church to be publicly accepted as being worthy of ordination. Shortly after the establishment of the church, the ordination of black people to the priesthood was prohibited; following a revelation received by then- church president Spencer W. Kimball , the prohibition was lifted in 1978. Counselors: high priest (" stake presidency ") Counselors: elder (Offices of

1872-410: The animals belonging to members of the Church who were working at or attending the nearby Logan Temple. The temple barn fell into disuse after automobiles began to bring worshipers to the temple and was sold in 1919. A $ 50,000 renovation project was undertaken from July 9, 1915, to January 11, 1916. As part of this project electricity was installed in the temple. In 1917, a fire started in a closet under

1944-622: The church’s general conference that the temple would be renovated alongside the Salt Lake Temple and other pioneer-era temples. As of May 2024, no closing dates or renovation plans have been announced. In the early days of the temple, it housed the Logan Temple Association (LTA) School. The dedicatory prayer for the temple mentioned the importance of education, and the Kirtland Temple had previously housed

2016-406: The condition of exaltation after the final judgment . They are also taught that a vast number of dead souls exist in a condition termed as spirit prison , and that a dead individual upon whom the temple ordinances are completed will have a chance to be freed of this imprisoning condition. In this framework ordinances are said to be completed on behalf of either the participant, or a dead individual

2088-487: The conversion of Sidney Rigdon , who believed that Mormon missionaries lacked the necessary power to adequately preach the gospel. In January 1831, Smith issued a revelation where he wrote that after Mormons relocated to Kirtland , Ohio , they would "be endowed with power from on high" and "sent forth". In a revelation given to an individual, Smith assured the man that "at the conference meeting he [would] be ordained unto power from on high". One of Smith's associates that

2160-413: The dark siliceous limestone was painted a pinkish color, but after 1900 the paint was allowed to fade. The castellated exterior is characterized by two domed cupolas and two octagonal towers, each chosen for their symbolic significance and alignment with temple traditions. The design incorporates elements that are reflective of both the local culture and the broader church symbolism. Interior Initially,

2232-589: The dead , washing and anointing (or "initiatory" ordinances), the endowment , and eternal marriage sealings . Ordinances are a vital part of the theology of the church, which teaches that they were practiced by the Lord's covenant people in all dispensations . Latter-day Saints cite various Old Testament references to temple ordinances such as those found in Exodus 29:4–9 , Exodus 28:2–43 and Leviticus 8:6–13 . The words "HOLINESS TO THE LORD" can be found on LDS temples as referenced in Exodus 28:36 . Likewise

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2304-420: The dead. The initiatory, endowment, and sealing ceremonies are today performed only within a temple. The sealing ordinance can be performed on behalf of dead couples; so long as the two living participants are of opposite sex they need not be married. It is also performed on behalf of living couples who wish to be legally married. In this manner, the ordinance is typically performed as a celestial marriage , with

2376-499: The design are symbolic elements which are typical of both Latter-Day Saint architecture and medieval religious architecture, providing spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function. Symbolism is an important subject to members of the Church.   One of the most prominent symbols incorporated into the temple’s design is the towers to the east and west, which represent the Melchizedek and Aaronic priesthoods , respectively. Additionally, five-pointed stars can be seen on

2448-457: The doors, windows, door frames, sashes, etc. were made offsite in a carpentry shop, then installed later. Architect Truman O. Angell’s design had two towers and was based on the same pattern as the Salt Lake Temple, with a large assembly hall and other similar rooms. The building’s architectural form is a combination of Gothic Revival and French Renaissance styles, along with traditional Latter-day Saint temple design. Site The temple sits on

2520-595: The endowment rather than live actors. Joseph Fielding Smith dedicated a temple in Ogden, Utah , and Harold B. Lee dedicated its twin in Provo, Utah . Spencer W. Kimball began a plan to build many more smaller temples according to standardized plans. Twenty-one temples were dedicated during his presidency, including the tiny Papeete Tahiti Temple —which has a floorspace of less than 10,000 square feet (900 m ). This trend has continued. Nine additional temples were dedicated in

2592-604: The exterior of the temple, a common religious symbol in the Middle Ages, representing the five wounds of Christ . The specific version of the five-pointed star used on the temple is called the "Star of the Morning", which is used in the book of Revelations as a title for God. The star points downward, with an elongated bottom ray which represents that “the Savior has descended from heaven to earth.” The temple not only serves as

2664-444: The face of flat numerical growth. Most temples are built facing east, the direction from which Jesus Christ is prophesied to return. The spires and towers on the east end of multi-spired temples are elevated higher than spires and towers on the west side for this same reason, and to represent the Melchizedek, or higher, priesthood. Some temples, such as Salt Lake , Chicago , and Washington D.C. , have triple spires on each side of

2736-457: The faithful where certain rites of the church must be performed. The LDS Church has 367 temples in various phases, which includes 201 dedicated temples (192 operating and 9 previously-dedicated, but closed for renovation ), 3 scheduled for dedication , 48 under construction , 1 scheduled for groundbreaking , and 114 others announced (not yet under construction). There are temples in many U.S. states, as well as in many countries across

2808-524: The first members of Smith's Quorum of the Anointed , or Holy Order, as it was also known, were made on May 3, 1842. The walls of the second level of the Red Brick Store were painted with garden-themed murals, the rooms fitted with carpets, potted plants, and a veil hung from the ceiling. All the while, the ground level continued to operate as Smith's general mercantile. After the early events of

2880-577: The fulness of times!" Smith and Cowdery were visited by the three angels in 1829 and that they conferred the Melchizedek priesthood in the same way John the Baptist had conferred the Aaronic priesthood. However, the official church history, supervised or written by Smith, states that "the authority of the Melchizedek priesthood was manifested and conferred for the first time upon several of the Elders" during

2952-472: The grand staircase in the central north part of the main building. It completely destroyed the oval staircase which connected the first through the third floors. It caused approximately $ 40,000 in damage and took about three months to repair. The Logan Temple was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1975. The temple was the second temple to be completed in Utah and

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3024-557: The ground. The temple has a castellated exterior, a style it shares with the Manti Utah Temple . The Logan Temple was crafted by head church architect Truman O. Angell , using a blend of Gothic Revival architecture with a French Renaissance style. The temple in Logan was announced by Brigham Young on October 6, 1876, with its groundbreaking taking place on May 18, 1877. This ceremony was presided over by Orson Pratt and attended by local church members and community leaders. At

3096-481: The history of the Prophet Joseph, or, for matter of that, in any of our annals." On the other hand, some Mormon historians accept Smith's history as correct and consistent with other historical records showing that other Mormons present at the conference dated the restoration of the Melchizedek priesthood to 1831. This conference had been a very significant event in the early church history, coming soon after

3168-460: The idea the marriage bond lasts after their death, or for "time and all eternity". A "time only" modification can be made to the ordinance, such as when the surviving widow of a celestial marriage wishes to legally remarry. In addition to the ordinances listed above, 19th-century temples were host to other ordinances that are no longer practiced such as the baptism for health and baptism for renewal of covenants. In 1922, Heber J. Grant discontinued

3240-406: The interior featured muraled ordinance rooms for live-action presentation of temple ceremonies. However, these murals were removed during the 1976 renovation to allow for a motion-picture presentation of the ceremonies, like other temples, and were replaced with 1970s-style interior design. The temple's four ordinance rooms are each decorated in a different color scheme, and the celestial room features

3312-556: The interior was completely gutted and redone. The roof was also removed, and at one point only the exterior walls were left standing. The renovation expanded the temple’s original 59,130 square footage to 115,507 square feet. New electrical, heating, and AC systems were added. One of the notable aspects of the renovation was the removal of pioneer-era murals from the interior. The muraled ordinance rooms were replaced with separate ordinance rooms which were equipped for motion-picture versions of temple ceremonies. These changes were made to ensure

3384-587: The modern portion) and the washing of the feet ordinance. For nearly four years, beginning in 1842, Smith's Red Brick Store functioned as a de facto temple—the site of the first washings, anointings, endowments, and sealings. In contrast, the grand edifice known as the Nauvoo Temple was in operation for only two months before the Latter Day Saints left Illinois for the West. Preparations to initiate

3456-490: The open house, the church conducts tours of the temple with missionaries and members from the local area serving as tour guides, and all rooms of the temple are open to the public. The temple is then dedicated as a "House of the Lord", after which only members who are deemed "temple-worthy" by their congregational leaders are permitted entrance. Temples are not churches or Meetinghouses designated for public weekly worship services, but rather are places of worship open only to

3528-486: The practice of baptisms for health in the church. The second anointing is a rare, but currently practiced ordinance for live participants, and (less commonly) vicariously for deceased individuals, though, it is usually only given in absolute secrecy to a small number of members after a lifetime of service. The LDS Church booklet " Preparing to Enter the Holy Temple " explains that Latter-day Saints "do not discuss

3600-639: The presidency of Ezra Taft Benson and two in the brief presidency of Howard W. Hunter . Under church president Gordon B. Hinckley , the church dedicated 77 temples. In 1997, Hinckley introduced a standardized, smaller temple plan designed to bring temple services to smaller or remote congregations at a reduced cost. The first of this new generation of temples was completed in 1998 with the Monticello Utah Temple . The original plan called for 6,800 square feet (630 m ), later increased to 10,700 square feet (990 m ). Subsequent revisions to

3672-476: The presidency of Joseph F. Smith , who announced two additional temples: Cardston, Alberta (1913), and Lāʻie, Hawaiʻi (1915). Cardston became the first Latter-day Saint temple dedicated outside of the United States. Smith broke with the previous tradition (established since Kirtland) of building temples with upper and lower courts. Temples previously had been ever larger, but the Laie Hawaii Temple

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3744-434: The priesthood have all the rights and responsibilities of their lower levels.) Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery said they were visited by "an angel of God... clothed with glory", who Cowdery and Smith identified as John the Baptist and who laid his hands on their head and gave them the Aaronic priesthood. Smith described the event in detail and gave an exact date when it happened as May 15, 1829. In contrast, he never gave

3816-430: The recommend, indicating their approval of that member's worthiness. The individual also signs the recommend, acknowledging the responsibility to remain eligible to hold the recommend. Most recommends are valid for two years. Temple ordinances have historically been unavailable to some members. For about 130 years (between 1847 and 1978) all LDS endowment-related temple ordinances were denied to all Black women and men in

3888-505: The same sex as the participant ("on behalf of the dead" or "by proxy"). Ordinances performed in the temple include: Most ordinances are performed by proxy only on participants who have already completed the ordinance. Similarly, most ordinances are completed only one time for a participant in a lifetime and all subsequent temple ordinance participation is seen as acting for a dead individual. Baptism, confirmation, and priesthood ordination are usually performed in temples only when on behalf of

3960-555: The school by the local community, and the school opened with 155 students on September 5, 1885. School attendance declined over the years, and the LTA was disbanded in 1912. After construction many of the volunteers became skilled in their work and were eventually able to open their own businesses in masonry, woodwork, etc. Remnants of the temple construction, such as 500 tons of rock from Green Canyon quarry and sandstone from Franklin quarry were sold to construct Brigham Young College and Smithfield Tabernacle. Since its dedication in 1884,

4032-553: The standard design further increased the size and complexity of the temples. The majority of the temples dedicated under Hinckley's tenure were of the smaller design, but one particularly noteworthy achievement was the rebuilding of the temple in Nauvoo, Illinois , known as the Nauvoo Illinois Temple . Hinckely's successor, Thomas S. Monson , dedicated 26 temples during his time as church president. His counselors in

4104-595: The temple could be made in the form of labor, materials or money. More than 25,000 people worked on the temple's construction. Timber for the building was hauled from the Temple Fork area of Logan Canyon . Lime and quartzite were quarried out of nearby Green Canyon. The sandstone for water tables, caps and window ledges came from Franklin quarry in Idaho. Most of the quarried materials were extracted during winter when farm duties were low and because transporting material

4176-728: The temple for time only. It may only be used in conjunction with a standard temple recommend. A limited-use recommend is available to members who have not yet received their endowment or who have not been a member for one year. These may also be issued to a group for a single visit to the temple, to youth 11 and older, or to others for specific cases. Those without recommends occasionally need to enter temples after dedication during fires, medical emergencies, or building inspections. They are escorted by temple personnel during such visits. Temples may offer introductory tours to new local firefighters and emergency medical technicians during regularly scheduled maintenance periods. The LDS temple wedding

4248-502: The temple has been overseen by a series of temple presidents , each typically serving for a term of three years. The temple president oversees the administration of temple operations and provides spiritual guidance for both patrons and staff. Logan's first temple president was Marriner W. Merrill , who served from 1884 to 1906. Other notable presidents include: William Budge (1906–18); ElRay L. Christiansen (1943–52); and W. Rolfe Kerr (2008–11). As of September 2023, Jeffrey R. Burbank

4320-444: The temple ordinances outside the temples". To enter the temple, an individual must be baptized, and after one year, may seek a temple recommend , which authorizes admission to the temple. The person is interviewed by their bishop , during which the candidate is asked a series of questions to determine worthiness to enter the temple. The individual is also interviewed by his or her stake president . The bishop and stake president sign

4392-432: The temple recommend questions have changed significantly, though less so in recent years. The standard temple recommend authorizes a member who has been baptized at least one year prior to take part in all temple ordinances and is valid for two years. A recommend for living ordinances is given to individuals who are participating in the endowment for the first time, being sealed to a spouse, or anyone being married in

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4464-632: The temple representing three different offices in both the Melchizedek and Aaronic priesthood . A statue of the Angel Moroni , stands atop many temples built after the Salt Lake Temple. The statue design represents the Latter-day Saint belief that Moroni was the angel spoken of in Revelation 14. LDS Church members perform rituals (termed ordinances ) within temples. They are taught that temple ordinances are essential to achieving

4536-613: The temple until April 30, 1846, when it was formally dedicated in a private ceremony by Joseph Young , the senior of the Seven Presidents of the Seventy . It was used for three months, then abandoned in late summer 1846. The completed temple was eventually destroyed by fire, and the remaining structure was later demolished by a whirlwind . Upon reaching the Great Basin , Brigham Young began to build settlements based on

4608-457: The temple's compliance with contemporary building standards and to accommodate the evolving needs of the church and its members. After remodeling, the temple was rededicated on March 13, 1979, by church president Spencer W. Kimball . The temple grounds were renovated in 2009. Heated sidewalks were added to help with heavy snowfall, and an oval reflecting pool replaced a 1970s-style water feature. On April 7, 2019, Russell M. Nelson stated during

4680-442: The time of the groundbreaking, the nine-acre temple site had not actually been purchased by the church. The church did not officially acquire the land until April 24, 1878–a year after ground had been broken and construction had begun. The site for the temple was selected by Brigham Young based on the view it offered of the surrounding valley and the suitability of the ground. The temple site had been held in reserve for many years. It

4752-460: The world. Several temples are at historical sites of the LDS Church, such as Nauvoo, Illinois , Palmyra, New York , and Salt Lake City, Utah . The importance of temples is often emphasized in weekly meetings, and regular participation in "temple work" is strongly encouraged for all Latter-day Saints (LDS). Within temples, members of the church make covenants , receive instructions, and perform sacred ceremonies and ordinances , such as baptism for

4824-408: Was announced on October 6, 1876, by Young during the church's general conference . The Salt Lake Temple had been announced in 1847, but construction was still underway and would not be completed until 1893, so the Logan and St. George temples were built to satisfy the church's need for temples. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 18, 1877, conducted by Orson Pratt with John W. Young breaking

4896-472: Was considered an office of the Melchizedek priesthood. As evidence for such a pre-organization angelic conferral, writers referred to a revelation in which Smith said he heard "The voice of Peter, James, and John in the wilderness between Harmony, Susquehanna county, and Colesville, Broome county, on the Susquehanna river, declaring themselves as possessing the keys of the kingdom, and of the dispensation of

4968-469: Was easier on sled than wagon. As completion of the temple neared, women in the area were asked to make carpets for the temple. The women spent two months working to hand make 2,144 square yards of carpet. The temple was dedicated on May 17, 1884 by John Taylor. It was the only temple Taylor dedicated during his tenure as church president. In 1896–97 the Logan Temple Barn was built to house

5040-521: Was present at the conference expressed the view that this ordination "consisted [of] the endowment--it being a new order--and bestowed authority", and later that year, an early convert who had left the church claimed that many of the Saints "have been ordained to the High Priesthood, or the order of Melchizedek; and profess to be endowed with the same power as the ancient apostles were". In 1835,

5112-627: Was smaller than the Nauvoo Temple had been. Both Cardston and Laie were dedicated under church president Heber J. Grant , as was a temple in Mesa, Arizona . George Albert Smith dedicated the next temple in Idaho Falls, Idaho . David O. McKay dedicated five additional temples including one in Bern, Switzerland —which was the first temple dedicated in Europe and the first temple to use film recording of

5184-433: Was used as a park and public grounds before being dedicated as the temple site. The preliminary plans called for a five-story structure of more than 59,000 square feet. While it was initially believed that the temple could be built in three years using only volunteer labor, in actuality it took seven years to build. A combination of hired hands and volunteers were used with wards providing quotas of volunteers. Donations to

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