Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Three Mile Creek Ward Chapel: Window Detail


Several parts of the building show signs of deterioration. I hope that steps continue to be taken to preserve this building.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Manavu Ward Chapel

The closest date I can find for the construction of this Provo Meetinghouse was 1912. It stands at 400 E and 600 N.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

St. George Tabernacle: Spiral Staircase


The two circular staircases that provide access to the balcony on the east end of the tabernacle are the highlights of the building, and are stunning examples of pioneer architecture.


Tuesday, July 8, 2014

St. George Tabernacle

Open for tours, the St. George Tabernacle is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved in possession of the Church.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

St. George Temple: Tower Detail

I love the elegance and beauty of the St. George tower--especially how it has the pattern of stars and clouds that are also present in the terrestrial room, celestial room:


And in the priesthood assembly room:


Most of those who visit the St. George Temple hear the story about Brigham Young being immensely displeased with the original, squatty tower, and that tower being struck by lightning only a few years after his death, to be replaced with a more elegant tower. This article from the Journal of Mormon History questions that story, but I still like the new tower.

 (Source: LDS Church Archives; included in Journal of Mormon History Article)

As it turns out, the tower's dome was replaced with a fiberglass replica in 1992. It still made for an interesting picture!

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Three Mile Creek Ward Chapel: Original Portion

It is truly unfortunate that I couldn't find a way to photograph the tower without the power line interfering.