Morgan Stake Tabernacle

The tabernacle in Morgan, Utah is old. Well, sort of. The building's had a lot of changes. You can tell that just by looking at the pictures.

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The building was first built in 1878. In 1893, it completely burned down, leaving only the walls standing. They were able to salvage some seats and the organ, though.

It was rebuilt and rededicated in 1901, and has been extensively remodeled many times since then. Most recently, it underwent a huge remodel in 2008. They sensitively added onto the building (except for the steeple...I'm not a fan of the steeple.)

I'll be showing interior pictures in the next post.

Ogden Deaf Branch: Exterior Details

Edgehill 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.

The Edgehill Ward (near Sugarhouse) was built about 1941.

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The landscaping is done very well--the staircase up to the chapel (there's on on either side) gives it a grand feel.

I did poke around the interior of this building, but there wasn't too much unique inside to document.

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What's more, I actually like the details they added later (even if it replaced the unique writing on the front of the building).

What should be on the front but another copy of Torleif' Knaphus' work? He's found in a lot of places. Now, here's the thing--this used to be in color. And I'm not talking about years ago--even recently I've seen photos of this chapel with the relief in color.

Either the color was removed fairly recently or I unluckily visited during a time when they're refinishing the exterior. Even without color, this is quite nice. I wish we could put more of this type of thing on our buildings.

Ogden Deaf Branch

The Ogden Deaf Branch was constructed around 1916. The building still serves the Ogden Valley Deaf Branch, and has special accommodations (such as a gently sloping chapel floor) to serve them.

The building was closed, but there are some pictures of the chapel on the branch's Facebook page.

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"Those Who've Gone Before": Bloomington Chapel

This series honors LDS Architecture that is no longer standing. To see all the posts in this series, click here.

The old meetinghouse in Bloomington, Idaho stands out beautifully in this photo from the 1960s. By 1981, the use of this chapel had been discontinued, and it no longer stands today. Bloomington members now attend church in a neighboring town.

Bonneville Ward: Stained Glass & Chapel Details

This window was made by D'Ascenzo Studios of Philadelphia. It was donated by Junius and Margaret Jackson.

The window is based on Heinrich Hoffman's Christ in Gethsemane.

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I also liked some of the molding details in the chapel:

And this was hanging in the lobby. You never know what you'll find in some of these churches.

Bonneville Ward: Chapel Interior

This chapel is mostly set apart by the stained glass window at the front.

A ward member proudly told me that it's the most beautiful stained glass window in the Church. It is magnificent. I'll post a close up in my next post.