Historic LDS Architecture

Exploring & documenting historic temples, tabernacles and chapels of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the LDS or Mormon Church).

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Loa Tabernacle For Sale

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Unfortunately, I found out recently that the beautiful Loa Tabernacle is for sale . Built in 1909, it has undergone several renovations, i...

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Sunday, May 10, 2026

Holy of Holies (Salt Lake Temple)

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Yesterday, the Church posted an image of the Holy of Holies in the renovated Salt Lake Temple. It was the first color image of the room (exc...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Kanab Ward

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Built in 1923-24, the Kanab Chapel has a long history of renovations, but remains the physical center of the community. (Image Source: Churc...

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Albuquerque (NM) Ward

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I am unsure on the timing of the original and first chapel built in Albuquerque. It was likely in the 1940s or 1950s. (Image Source: Church...

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Bountiful 4th Ward: Interior & Painting

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The interior of this building is fairly typical. The chapel has natural light on both sides and a simple design in the ceiling. The most no...

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Bountiful 4th Ward

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Built in the early 1950s and dedicated in 1952 by (at the time, Presiding Bishop) LeGrand Richards, the Bountiful 4th Ward is a fairly typic...

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Bountiful Tabernacle: Staircase Details

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The stairs are reminiscent, albeit not as grand nor as tall, as the staircases in the St. George Tabernacle . They are one of the most beaut...

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