Ogden Seventeenth Ward

The Ogden 17th Ward, located at 2873 Quincy, was built from 1925-1927.

(Image Source: Church History Library)

The chapel was later sold by the Church and is now known as the Potter's House Christian Center.

(Image Source: Church History Library)

(Image Source: Church History Library)

Now, here's where it gets a bit complicated. This building originally had 15 stained glass windows in the chapel and in a few other areas. However, at least four of the windows were moved to another LDS Church nearby:

There they are!

This raises some questions. Did the Church retain ownership of all of the original stained glass windows, or just these four? Are the others in storage, or still in the original building? This, of course, comes down to my just not having enough time (yet) to visit the original building, but I'm in the process of reaching out to them, so if I get any new details, I'll edit this post. But for now, the next post will bring some interior views of these beautiful windows.

Forest Dale Ward: Stained Glass Details

Three ornate windows are located at the back of the chapel (the front of the building), but they are surprisingly difficult to photograph. They are above the lobby. You can't see them very well in the chapel unless you're farther away (otherwise they get covered up by the clock and lobby wall). Basically, I had to stand a long ways away, zoom in all the way, and get the best pictures I could, but the quality definitely suffered as a result--I apologize!

The middle window is a beehive; the ones on the sides are sego lilies.

These are beautiful windows, and they're probably meant to be appreciated more from the outside (when the windows are illuminated from within the building) than from the inside (since you can only really see them from the rostrum, and not very well at that).

Forest Dale Ward: Windows Detail

Millcreek Ward: Stained Glass Details

Everyone makes mistakes, right? Well, months ago, I posted about the stained glass located in the old Millcreek Ward chapel. In that post, I lamented the fact that the windows, while saved and moved to a modern chapel, could not be viewed properly because they were not lit from behind.

Well, I was wrong. I had a hunch I was wrong, and so I finally got the chance this morning to revisit the chapel. Yes, the windows are lit from behind--they just were off when I visited the first time, and I couldn't find the switch.

In case you can't remember, the original Millcreek chapel had two windows--one facing outward that was added around 1910, and another facing inward that was added in the 1930s. They are virtually identical, but there are some differences.

Here is the original 1910 window, which is in the new building's south lobby:

And here is the 1930s window, in the north lobby:

There are distinct differences between the two, particularly in the colors of the glass. The older window has some coloring that is non-traditional for a stained glass setting of the good shepherd; whether this was intentional or not is unknown. Thank heavens these windows can still be enjoyed properly!

Forest Dale Ward: Interior Details

Ornamentation on the rostrum:

The sacrament table:

Molding along the chapel walls:

Forest Dale Ward: Interior

There's a lot of significant features in this chapel--stained glass, intricate moldings, and some good woodwork among them.

Of course, the most unique part is the open dome, which lets light come in from directly above.

Not a bad view.

Forest Dale Ward

Built in 1903, the Forest Dale Ward chapel is one of the most unique in the world. I love the dome that gives character to the building.

(Image Source: Church History Library) 

(Image Source: Church History Library)

The sign says 1902--I believe that's when construction started. Interior photos will be coming shortly.