Sunday, April 29, 2018

Spanish Fork 5th Ward

Built in the mid-1930s, the Spanish Fork 5th Ward has a unique floor plan that gives it a more ornate appearance than most LDS chapels (especially for the time period in which it was built).

(Image Source: Church History Library)
With ornamentation befitting its art deco style, the building has two wings (one was a chapel, another was a cultural hall) spreading out at a 90-degree angle from a central tower. It gives the building a towering appearance on Spanish Fork's Center Street.

(Image Source: Church History Library)
Unfortunately, this building was sold at some point, but it is still used as the Chillon Reception Center, so it continues to serve as a venue for weddings and other events.


The building has been kept in good shape, and it still has a commanding presence in Spanish Fork.


4 comments:

  1. THAT is one of the truly unique ones! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. I always heard it was supposed to look like a open Book of Mormon when I was growing up.

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  3. That’s so cool. Had to take another look after that comment. It’s such an awesome building.

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