Payson Second Ward: Stained Glass Detail

Payson Second Ward: Chapel Interior

There are two architectural elements that I love about this chapel--the windows/doors on the north and the overflow on the south.

These doors are stunning. I'm not sure if they're used. The building has been remodeled numerous times, and even during times of general architectural sensitivity, like in 1970, the stained glass has remained.

Finally, the overflow (which you can see on the left side of the chapel in the top photo) is a classroom with a divider that opens. There is no glass, so it doesn't function as a cry room. It looks like chairs are just set up and the divider is opened. The cultural hall is in a different part of the chapel, so they had to use this as their option. I like the idea.

Payson Second Ward

I've had a conflict in identifying this building--I've seen it identified as the Payson Second Ward; the LDS Church History Library identified it as the Payson Fifth Ward. Whether it's the 5th or 2nd ward, it was built in 1896.

(Source: Church History Library)

As you can see, there have been many changes--most notably, the grand entrance facing the corner was renovated into classrooms and offices. I'm not sure how I feel about the exterior, which is now a light shade of green.

It is still a lovely building, and the chapel is stunning. Incidentally, this chapel also used to have a social hall that is now demolished and the cultural hall (connected to the meetinghouse) stands in its place:

(Source: Church History Library)