Sunday, February 11, 2018

Loa Tabernacle

The tabernacle in Loa, Utah (also known as the Wayne Stake Tabernacle) was built in 1909. It is built of local stone and is one of the Church's finest examples of early 20th century architecture, especially considering the remote location of the town (even now).

(Image Source: Church History Library)

The building has been fairly well preserved. It's had a few additions from the 1940s and 1980s.



(Image Source: Church History Library)


The steeple used to house a small prayer room; the entire tower was replaced in the 1960s and the room was removed.



As for the interior, there have been quite a few changes.



It looks like the biggest difference is that the original choir loft and organ has been covered up. The loft itself still exists--you can see it on the building's exterior--but it likely houses other rooms. 

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This is still a wonderful building and a well-known example of Mormon Architecture, even though Loa is such a small town.

1 comment:

  1. My wife and I attend our worship services each week in this beautiful historical building. Downstairs there is a series of pictures on the wall of the men who have served in the capacity of Bishops of this congregation which is very interesting.

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