Monument Park Ward

Note: This post is one in a series that focuses on LDS architecture that is not historic, but that departs from standard cookie-cutter plans to become unique and beautiful in a different way. To see all of these posts, click here.

I stumbled across this ward and was mostly interested in the way the building was designed.

(Image Source: Church History Library)

There is one long hallway that runs the length of the entire building. Elegant chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and along the inside wall are pictures of the prophets of this dispensation.

The chapel has windows that go into this hallway, which made me think that the hallway was the result of a renovation. But it does appear to be the original floor plan.

Nibley Park Ward: Chapel Interior

Again, this bas-relief was done by ward member Arno Alfred Steinicke. Copies of this hang in the Salt Lake, Logan, Manti, and St. George temples.

Nibley Park Ward: Lobby

The main lobby leads to the chapel on the left and the cultural hall on the right.

Above the main entrance is a bas-relief depicting the pioneers. It was done by Arno Alfred Steinicke, a member of the ward. He has another carving in the chapel.

That main staircase leads up to some classrooms, but it was originally another prayer circle room.

Nibley Park Ward

This chapel is a great example of the "Colonel's Twins" plan of LDS meetinghouses. An example of this is found in the previously documented Belvedere Ward, but this building is a bit larger and more grand.

(Image Source: Church History Library)

 It was built in 1924 and dedicated in 1925.

Yale Ward: Chapel Details

 This is a view of the north chapel wall:

Also along the north wall is this carving by Torleif Knaphus, which pictures Joseph receiving the plates.

Wells Ward: Stained Glass Detail

Wells Ward: Interior Details