Hyrum First Ward: Interior

Since the Hyrum First Ward is privately owned, I couldn't take pictures of the interior. However, I did find a video that has an interview with the (at that time) owner, and included some photos of the chapel.

One blog reader actually pointed out this recent article on the Hyrum First Ward: https://www.hjnews.com/news/local/family-hosts-community-at-converted-hyrum-chapel/article_4fe97bf8-227e-5cb9-b89e-b7270f82c805.html.

It appears that while the rest of the building has been heavily remodeled to house occupants, the chapel itself has only undergone minor changes.

Hyrum First Ward: Exterior Details

Hyrum First Ward

Work on the Hyrum First Ward began in 1903, and it was completed in 1905.

(Image Source: LDS Church History Library)

This building is magnificent. An annex was built onto the west end in 1913. It was done in the late Gothic Revival style by an architect from Logan, Karl C. Schaub. It's stone foundation is four feet high.

(Image Source: LDS Church History Library)

The building appears in rough shape, but it is privately owned--and a lot to keep up. The brick has been painted white. It was donated to Hyrum City sometime in the 1970s; the city subsequently sold it at a silent auction. It's been used for a variety of purposes since then. It appears to be used as some type of a private residence right now. There were a lot of birds being kept in the yard.

One of the original entrances in the tower has been blocked off, but the other remains. I'll post some other pictures soon.

Idaho Falls Fifth Ward

This chapel was built in the late 1930s, with the chapel being completed in 1942. David O. McKay dedicated the building in 1945.

(Image Source: Church History Library)

The building is a wonderful example of the modern style, with some striking art deco elements. It has a plaster finish to give it a clean, white appearance.

The building has had some additions over the years, obscuring some of the chapel windows, but much of the details on the exterior remain.

Leamington Ward

Leamington is a small town that is west of the Juab Valley. It is settled along the south side of the Sevier River. In 1910, it had a lovely chapel built.

Around 1930, it had additional classrooms and an amusement hall connected onto it. Even by mid-century, most of the original stone in the chapel had been covered up (except on the corner tower), and the tower had also been simplified. This probably occurred around 1970, when the bell that was in the tower was removed.

The chapel was sold around 1986 to the city, and it now serves as the town hall. It can be reserved for events.

The best part of the building is still the corner tower. It has its original stone visible. The steeple has been heavily modified, though.

 

By peeking in the window, you can still see the chapel space that was used.

I'm sure that maintenance on this building is a heavy financial obligation for a small town. I'm glad they've been able to keep the building, though.