Hyrum First Ward: Interior

Since the Hyrum First Ward is privately owned, I couldn't take pictures of the interior. However, I did find a video that has an interview with the (at that time) owner, and included some photos of the chapel.

One blog reader actually pointed out this recent article on the Hyrum First Ward: https://www.hjnews.com/news/local/family-hosts-community-at-converted-hyrum-chapel/article_4fe97bf8-227e-5cb9-b89e-b7270f82c805.html.

It appears that while the rest of the building has been heavily remodeled to house occupants, the chapel itself has only undergone minor changes.

Hyrum First Ward: Exterior Details

Hyrum First Ward

Work on the Hyrum First Ward began in 1903, and it was completed in 1905.

(Image Source: LDS Church History Library)

This building is magnificent. An annex was built onto the west end in 1913. It was done in the late Gothic Revival style by an architect from Logan, Karl C. Schaub. It's stone foundation is four feet high.

(Image Source: LDS Church History Library)

The building appears in rough shape, but it is privately owned--and a lot to keep up. The brick has been painted white. It was donated to Hyrum City sometime in the 1970s; the city subsequently sold it at a silent auction. It's been used for a variety of purposes since then. It appears to be used as some type of a private residence right now. There were a lot of birds being kept in the yard.

One of the original entrances in the tower has been blocked off, but the other remains. I'll post some other pictures soon.