Seattle Washington Temple

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Seattle Washington Temple
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Seattle Washington Temple
Number19
DedicationNovember 17, 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball
Site23.5 acres (9.5 ha)
Floor area110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2)
Height179 ft (55 m)
Official website News & images
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Additional information
AnnouncedNovember 15, 1975, by Spencer W. Kimball
GroundbreakingMay 27, 1978, by Marion G. Romney
Open houseOctober 7 – November 8, 1980
Designed by Emil B. Fetzer
Location Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
Geographic coordinates 47°35′2.651999″N122°8′27.15360″W / 47.58406999972°N 122.1408760000°W / 47.58406999972; -122.1408760000
Exterior finishReinforced concrete faced with white marble aggregate and cast stone
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms13
Clothing rentalYes
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The Seattle Washington Temple (formerly the Seattle Temple) is the 21st constructed and 19th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the city of Bellevue, east of Seattle, it was the first to be built in the state of Washington. [1] The temple has a modern single-spire design.

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Due to its proximity to the Bellevue Airfield, the proposed height of the spire was reduced, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the angel Moroni statue. [2] The airfield closed in 1983, and the light was shut off.

History

The intention to construct the Seattle Temple was announced on November 15, 1975, and it was dedicated five years later on November 17, 1980, by church president Spencer W. Kimball. [3] The temple was built on 23.5 acres (9.5 ha), has four ordinance rooms and 12 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 110,000 square feet (10,000 m2).[ citation needed ]

In 2020, the Seattle Washington Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. [4]

See also

Temples in and near Washington ( edit )
  • ButtonRed.svg = Operating
  • ButtonBlue.svg = Under construction
  • ButtonYellow.svg = Announced
  • ButtonBlack.svg = Temporarily Closed

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References

  1. "New Mormon temple won't be run-of-the-mill church". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. August 9, 1980. p. 4B.
  2. Cowan, Richard O. (1997) [1989], Temples to Dot the Earth, Springville, Utah: Cedar Fort/CFI Distribution, p. 178, ISBN   155517339X, OCLC   52832719
  3. "Pro-ERA Mormons pledge to carry on". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 18, 1980. p. 6.
  4. Whitehurst, Lindsay. "Mormon church suspends temple activities over virus", Seattle Post Intelligencer , 25 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.