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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Sunday, December 4, 2016
Yalecrest Ward
Built in 1936, the Yalecrest Ward was built in the art deco style.
On the south side, a monument pays tribute to the silk industry of the early settlers.
The zig zag undulating art deco parapet cap was removed, but supposedly they are going to be replaced. What is really amazing about this chapel is the site design. There are only 28 parking spaces for two overlapping wards. The neighborhood is walkable and people walk to church or park on street and there is a very usable front lawn that the neighborhood children use for playing informal sports, ward activities and walking dogs. A brilliant example that I'm amazed isn't replicated in new New Urbanist communities that are similarly walkable.
Yes. That is the statue/monument referred to in his talk. The monument was cleaned up and restored recently (2021?) by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers chapter in our neighborhood. President Erying came and spoke in this chapel for a re-dedication of the monument. Actually, it may have been the first time it was dedicated. It was a very special event.
So happy to see Yalecrest Ward here! If anyone is doing research on the building, you can find the actual original 1936 sketches, proposal, and to-build blueprints at the Marriott Library Special Collections (University of Utah). You need to make an appointment requesting "Marriott Tube #367" from "the Ashton & Evans unprocessed collection." The blueprints include the art glass, the site plan, some alternative designs (without the tower?!). Also included is a small set of undated chapel platform alterations.
The sheer curtains are down in the chapel now and you can enjoy the art glass from the interior now. It's brighter and more light filled now.
ReplyDeleteThe zig zag undulating art deco parapet cap was removed, but supposedly they are going to be replaced. What is really amazing about this chapel is the site design. There are only 28 parking spaces for two overlapping wards. The neighborhood is walkable and people walk to church or park on street and there is a very usable front lawn that the neighborhood children use for playing informal sports, ward activities and walking dogs. A brilliant example that I'm amazed isn't replicated in new New Urbanist communities that are similarly walkable.
ReplyDeleteIs this the statue President Eyring referred to in his April 2021 conference talk? "Bless in His Name"
ReplyDeleteYou know, anon, my ears perked up when he mentioned the building, but I'm not sure which statue he was referring to or if it's still there.
DeleteYes. That is the statue/monument referred to in his talk. The monument was cleaned up and restored recently (2021?) by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers chapter in our neighborhood. President Erying came and spoke in this chapel for a re-dedication of the monument. Actually, it may have been the first time it was dedicated. It was a very special event.
DeleteAwesome! He'd called it a statue so I didn't think this monument counted but it makes sense.
DeleteSo happy to see Yalecrest Ward here! If anyone is doing research on the building, you can find the actual original 1936 sketches, proposal, and to-build blueprints at the Marriott Library Special Collections (University of Utah). You need to make an appointment requesting "Marriott Tube #367" from "the Ashton & Evans unprocessed collection." The blueprints include the art glass, the site plan, some alternative designs (without the tower?!). Also included is a small set of undated chapel platform alterations.
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