Pocatello Idaho Temple

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Pocatello Idaho Temple
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Pocatello Idaho Temple
Number170
DedicationNovember 7, 2021, by M. Russell Ballard [1]
Site10.94 acres (4.43 ha)
Floor area71,125 sq ft (6,607.7 m2)
Height196.5 ft (59.9 m)
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Additional information
AnnouncedApril 2, 2017, by Thomas S. Monson [2]
GroundbreakingMarch 16, 2019, by Wilford W. Andersen [3]
Open houseSeptember 18-October 23, 2021 [4]
Current presidentBruce H Winegar
Location Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Geographic coordinates 42°54′55″N112°24′23″W / 42.9152°N 112.4064°W / 42.9152; -112.4064
Exterior finishwhite granite
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4 (Stationary)
Sealing rooms4
Clothing rentalYes
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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 together with two of the church's architects, [7] using streamlined Classical architecture. [8] Construction concluded in 2021, and the temple was dedicated the same year.

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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017, [9] [2] 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

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]

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References

  1. ↑ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-ballard-dedicates-pocatello-idaho-temple
  2. 1 2 "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. April 2, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Groundbreaking Held for Pocatello Idaho Temple". Newsroom. LDS Church. March 16, 2019.
  4. ↑ Open house tours will not occur on the following dates: September 19 & 26 and 2-3, October 10 & 17.
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  11. ↑ "Groundbreaking Held for Pocatello Idaho Temple". LDS Church . March 16, 2019.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Evensen, Kendra (August 31, 2019). "Pocatello Temple Construction on Schedule". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  14. ↑ Forgie, Adam (March 4, 2019). "New Renderings of what Pocatello, Idaho LDS Temple Will Look Like". KUTV. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
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  17. ↑ 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.
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