Pocatello Idaho Temple
| Pocatello Idaho Temple | ||||
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 Pocatello temple under construction | ||||
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| Number | 170 | |||
| Dedication | November 7, 2021, by M. Russell Ballard[4] | |||
| Site | 10.94 acres (4.43 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 71,125 sq ft (6,607.7 m2) | |||
| Height | 196.5 ft (59.9 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | April 2, 2017, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | March 16, 2019, by Wilford W. Andersen[2] | |||
| Open house | September 18-October 23, 2021[3] | |||
| Current president | Bruce H Winegar | |||
| Location | Pocatello, Idaho, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 42°54′55″N 112°24′23″W / 42.9152°N 112.4064°W | |||
| Exterior finish | white granite | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (Stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 4 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Pocatello Idaho Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pocatello, Idaho, the sixth in that state.[5] It has a single attached central spire, topped with a statue of the angel Moroni.[6] It was designed by FFKR Architects and church architects Scott Bleak and Joshua Stewart,[7] using streamlined Classical architecture.[8] Construction concluded in 2021, and the temple was dedicated the same year.
History
[edit]The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017,[9][1] It was one of the last five temples announced by Monson before his death in 2018.[5]
On March 16, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Wilford W. Andersen of the Seventy presiding.[10][11] The ceremony was attended by an interfaith group, and Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints spoke at the event.[12] Construction was expected to last for several years, and, as of August 2019, the site was noted to attract "several visitors every day".[13]
In March 2019, the church released drawings of the temple, which is three stories tall, over 67,000 square feet (6,200 m2), and has a spire.[14]
Following the temple's completion, a public open house was held from September 18 to October 23, 2021,[15] with approximately 250,000 people visiting.[5] The temple was dedicated on November 7, 2021, by M. Russell Ballard.[15][16][17]
Design and architecture
[edit]The temple is built according to a streamlined Classical architecture style, along with a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design.[8] The architects used inspiration from other church temples, such as the one in Tucson, Arizona, and traditional buildings in Pocatello, including a local high school.[8]
The temple sits on a 10.94-acre plot,[6] and the surrounding landscaping features a series of formal planting areas, arranged in a linear pattern with a vertical hierarchy.[7] It includes trees, most commonly Norwegian sunset maple, sawleaf zelkova, and Dolgo crabapple, as well as shrubs, such as English lavender, snowberry, and snow queen hydrangea.[5] Prior to the temple’s public open house, young church members from the area planted 25,000 flowers to prepare the grounds.[16]
The structure stands two stories tall[8] and is constructed with light-gray granite.[5] The exterior has a central spire and is topped with a statue of the angel Moroni.[6] The exterior also has art glass windows that depict Idaho mountain wildflowers, such as the Idaho state flower, the Syringa, and bitterroot.[7] The windows have a color palette of sage, gold, pink, and coral.[7]
The interior features carpets, rugs, and decorative paintings with the same color palette and floral motifs of the exterior art glass.[7] The temple's chapel holds an art glass tri-part depiction of Jesus Christ, which was salvaged and restored from a chapel in the eastern United States.[5] The temple includes four instruction rooms, four sealing rooms, and a baptistry, each designed for ceremonial use.[6]
See also
[edit]- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. April 2, 2017.
- ^ "Groundbreaking Held for Pocatello Idaho Temple". Newsroom. LDS Church. March 16, 2019.
- ^ Open house tours will not occur on the following dates: September 19 & 26 and 2-3, October 10 & 17.
- ^ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-ballard-dedicates-pocatello-idaho-temple
- ^ a b c d e f "Pocatello Idaho Temple". Church News. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Pocatello Idaho Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Pocatello Idaho Temple Fact Sheet" (PDF). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- ^ a b c d "Pocatello Idaho Temple". FFKR Architects. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Church, President Thomas S. Monson President of the. "The Power of the Book of Mormon". churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Pocatello Idaho Temple groundbreaking a highlight of the year for Latter-day Saints". Church News. March 17, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Groundbreaking Held for Pocatello Idaho Temple". LDS Church. March 16, 2019.
- ^ Sinovic, Steve (April 14, 2019). "This Idaho Temple Will Serve 62,000 Latter Day Saints When It's Finished". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ Evensen, Kendra (August 31, 2019). "Pocatello Temple Construction on Schedule". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ Forgie, Adam (March 4, 2019). "New Renderings of what Pocatello, Idaho LDS Temple Will Look Like". KUTV. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ a b "Pocatello Idaho Temple Open House". Church of Jesus Christ. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ a b President Ballard Dedicates Pocatello Idaho Temple, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ Spector, Candice (November 8, 2021). "Descendant of church founder Joseph Smith to dedicate Pocatello Idaho Temple". idahostatejournal.com. Idaho State Journal. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Newsroom of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Pocatello Idaho Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
