Levan Ward: Interior

The chapel here is shaped more like a square than a rectangle--meaning that it is less deep and more wide than the usual LDS chapel.

Here's the view from the pulpit. You can see the lobby through the doors and windows. I love how the arches over the doors match the details on the tower.

The arched windows provide ample light. The largest windows in the center are cut off, but they are also arched. The window just continues above the ceiling.

Looks like it hasn't changed too much.

(Image Source: Church History Library)

Levan Ward: Entry & Lobby

It's been a while since I posted exterior photos of the Levan Ward Chapel. You can find those here. I'm now posting pictures of the interior.

If you enter this main door at the front of the chapel, you enter a small lobby. It can also act as a cry room; on either side of these doors are windows that allow you to see into the chapel.

Levan Ward Chapel: Windows Detail

Levan Ward Chapel: Wheat Stone Carving Detail

From what I could tell, these carvings were only on one corner of the chapel. I love the detail in them. I imagine that they are a tribute to the agricultural nature of Levan. They also bring to mind the symbolism given in the parable of the wheat and the tares.

Levan Ward Chapel

I quickly discovered that it was not the ideal time of day to photograph the Levan Chapel, but I didn't have time to stick around. It's interesting to compare the building now to what it's looked like in the past:

Source: LDS Church History Library

It appears the entrance to the chapel was originally further back, underneath the arch. I like that look better.

Source: LDS Church History Library

In this image, the tower looks different--it doesn't have the details that it does now. I think I prefer the newer tower; but I'm not sure if the current version or the one in this picture is how it originally looked. The tower in this picture just looks foreign compared to the rest of the building, which is why I like the newer one.

Levan Ward Chapel: Tower