The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the
LDS Church, or sometimes called the Mormon Church) has a mixed
architectural reputation. Church members have produced beautiful
buildings that are iconic and well-known (including pioneer temples in
Utah and other tabernacles and meetinghouses across the Mormon
corridor), but the vast majority of Church meetinghouses are built off
of similar plans that emphasize austerity over architectural beauty.
This
blog seeks to find and document the Church's unique architectural
heritage, found not only in well-known temples, but also in tabernacles
and regular meetinghouses. I began this blog in 2014 as a hobby, and
have continued to post regularly.
In addition to
documenting historic LDS architecture, I have also done some other
series of posts that highlight unique LDS architectural trends:
Modern LDS Architecture highlights newer buildings that still have unique features that differentiate it from standard plans.
"Those Who Have Gone Before" highlights LDS buildings that are no longer standing.
Preservation Updates provides news items on LDS buildings that are being preserved, threatened, or otherwise affected by current events.
Preservation Predictions seeks to understand the future of LDS buildings based on current trends.
Finally, I have also done a three series that studies the architectural history and trends of:
LDS Tabernacles
LDS Stained Glass
LDS Temple Architecture
With
over 500 posts and literally thousands of images, I hope this blog
becomes a resource for other interested members and non-members who want
to gain a greater appreciation of the architectural identity of the LDS
Church.
Feel free to reach out to me! You can always leave a comment on my posts or send a message using the Blog tool on the right side (web version only).
I am not a member of your church but I really like your blog and check back for posts often!
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Thanks Anon! Glad you like the posts!
DeleteThis is an incredible resource. Thank you for compiling it.
ReplyDeleteI am particularly interested in the Springville Fourth Ward building....just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all of these beautiful posts. I found a picture of the original Phoenix First Ward Building amidst my father, Jesse Udall’s, belongings. John H. Udall, my grandfather, was bishop during the 1930s. I would love to share. How?
ReplyDeleteCould you do a post on the Provo rock canyon temple? I’ve never seen the interior (besides the font) and is now under reconstruction. Online I’ve only seen one picture of the entrance to the celestial room and that’s about it.
ReplyDeleteWe are having a 100 year birthday party for the 20th ward building on G street in the Avenue in Salt Take City on September 21, 2024 (open house from 2-4). Please come. I love that this building is included here.
ReplyDeleteAny chance you’ve compiled this into a book? My husband’s great-grandfather posed as Joseph Smith in the Joseph and Oliver mural/painting. Do you have any more information about that painting?
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