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The building has been fairly well preserved. It's had a few additions from the 1940s and 1980s.
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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.
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.
ReplyDeleteThis building is set to be tore down. It needs to be restored to its original build and protected as an important historical building that should remain as a beacon in the town of loa. Remembering those who (first settlers) dedicated themselves into the work of this beautiful unique chapel.
ReplyDeleteCan I get more information? Is it being replaced? The Church had done enough work on it recently I thought it was safe. Do we have a timeline?
DeleteThe towns new church is almost finished just down the street. The bishop told the town people it is to be demolished. Not sure when for a timeline. Even if they just kept the original build and kept it as a historical building.
DeleteThis is awful! It's a great building. I will have to spread the word so people can see it before it's gone.
DeleteAnonymous, if you feel comfortable, please message me at bridger.talbot@gmail.com. I would love to get more information. Thanks.
DeleteMiss information. I got in contact with people who said they hadn't heard that. So this beautiful church is hopefully here to stay
DeleteI hope so! Keep me posted, would you? If they're building a new church, I imagine they'd at the very least be repurposing the old tabernacle. Unless they're not building a new church at all?
DeleteThe new church is almost done. We will see what happens with this one. I will try to keep an eye on it
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