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The Bismarck North Dakota Temple was built to support saints living over a large area, over 200,000 sq miles! It is a blessing to members who once drove 12-16 hours to get to their nearest temple. The Church bought extra land in the early 1980's, not really knowing what it could be used for, and held onto the land when it didn't really make sense to do so. Check out the full episode to learn more! Announcement:  29 July 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  17 October 1998 by Kenneth JohnsonPublic Open House:  10–11 September 1999  |  1 daysDedication:  19 September 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  1.6 acres  |  0.6 hectaresExterior Finish:  Granite veneer from QuébecArchitectural Features:  Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  10,700 square feet  |  994 square metersElevation:  1,850 feet  |  564 meters

The Columbus Ohio Temple was the first temple in Ohio since the Kirtland Temple. It has special ties to the history of the church, and is a beautiful reminder of the keys that were restored in Kirtland. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the people who helped build and landscaped and protected this temple! Announcement:  25 April 1998 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  12 September 1998 by John K. Carmack Public Open House:  21–28 August 1999  |  7 days Dedication:  4–5 September 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  29 April–13 May 2023  |  14 days Rededication:  4 June 2023 by M. Russell Ballard Site:  5 acres  |  2.0 hectares Exterior Finish:  White Spanish Marble and Granite Architectural Features:  Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  11,745 square feet  |  1,091 square meters Originally 10,700 sq ft Height:  77 feet  |  23.5 meters Elevation:  858 feet  |  262 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Spokane Washington Temple is a beautiful small temple in the stunning suburb of Opportunity. It was built with intention and faith, with help from the local saints. We love the stories of members helping to clean and landscape their temple, and serve inside it. Listen to our full episode to hear more stories and history of this House of the Lord.Announcement: 13 August 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 October 1998 by F. Melvin HammondPublic Open House: 6–14 August 1999 | 8 daysDedication: 21–23 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 2 acres | 0.8 hectaresExterior Finish: GraniteArchitectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 10,700 square feet | 994 square metersElevation: 2,023 feet | 617 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Guayaquil Ecuador Temple was a very long time coming, announced in 1982 it wasn't fully completed and dedicated until 1999! It is a beautiful building for the grateful saints in Ecuador. Listen along as we tell stories of faith and action in this most recent episode!Announcement: 31 March 1982Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 August 1996 by Richard G. ScottPublic Open House: 23 June–17 July 1999 | 24 daysDedication: 1–2 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 6.2 acres | 2.5 hectaresExterior Finish: Brazilian granite, Asa BrancaArchitectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,000 square feet | 4,181 square metersElevation: 58 feet | 18 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Bogota Colombia Temple took an astonishing 15 years from announcement to dedication! But the members took it in stride, continuing to visit their nearest temple (Lima Peru - 5-6 day trip), doing their Family History, and praying and fasting for the temple as it encountered bureaucratic friction.The temple is beautiful and beloved by the members in Colombia! We can't wait to tell you more about it in this episode of the Every Temple Podcast! Announcement:  7 April 1984 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  26 June 1993 by William R. Bradford Public Open House:  27 March–18 April 1999  |  22 days Dedication:  24–26 April 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  3.71 acres  |  1.5 hectares Exterior Finish:  Brazilian granite, Asa Branca Architectural Features:  Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  53,500 square feet  |  4,970 square meters Height:  124 feet  |  37.8 meters Elevation:  8,371 feet  |  2,552 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Madrid Spain Temple is a gorgeous white standout - much like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the mostly Catholic country of Spain! It is a large temple with unique architecture and beautiful landscaping. The members of the church in Spain are thrilled to have a temple in their midst, and it is well used and well loved.Announcement: 4 April 1993Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 11 June 1996 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House: 20 February–13 March 1999 | 21 daysDedication: 19–21 March 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 3.5 acres | 1.4 hectaresExterior Finish: Italian Carrara MarbleArchitectural Features: Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,800 square feet | 4,255 square metersElevation: 2,236 feet | 682 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofeurope⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #Madridspain

What a joy it was to learn about this temple and the people serving in Colonia Juarez! This is the smallest temple in the church! (6,800 sq ft) and it is the location where President Hinckley came up with the idea for the small temples. He said they would serve area where membership was small - and likely to stay that way - and that describes the Mexico colonies perfectly. The Church sent families and missionaries to northern Mexico in 1885 to find a place for a settlement, eventually 8 colonies were established and these pioneers worked very hard to make the desert blossom as a rose. After a revolution in Mexico, only 2 colonies survived, but they are building strong testimonies there. A disproportionate number of General Authorities come from the colonies, it must be a very special, faithful place to live.Announcement: 4 October 1997Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 7 March 1998 by Eran A. CallPublic Open House: 25–27 February 1999 | 2 daysDedication: 6–7 March 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 2.56 acres | 1.0 hectaresExterior Finish: Gleaming white marbleArchitectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: One instruction room and one sealing room, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 6,800 square feet | 632 square metersElevation: 5,108 feet | 1,557 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofMexico⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschristoflatter-daysaints⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Anchorage Alaska Temple is the 2nd small temple, built quickly in 1998, and dedicated in 1999, it serves all the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Alaska. Originally 6,800 sq ft, within 4 years it already needed expansion to 11,900 sq ft. And now they are building an entirely new temple next to this one that will be 30,000 sq ft! The members of the church love serving in the temple! The new temple will open in June 2027. Announcement: 4 October 1997 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 17 April 1998 by F. Melvin Hammond Public Open House: 29–31 December 1998 | 2 days Dedication: 9–10 January 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House: 27–31 January 2004 | 4 days Rededication: 8 February 2004 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House: 13–29 May 2027 | 16 days Rededication: 13 June 2027Site: 5.4 acres | 2.2 hectares Architectural Features: Single attached central tower with a pyramid roof Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area: 30,000 square feet | 2,787 square meters Elevation: 193 feet | 59 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Monticello Utah temple is the first of a new generation, President Hinckley announced in October 1997 the plan to flood the earth with small temples that could be built quickly and efficiently with all the necessary rooms and ordinances. This is a huge blessing to members living far from big cities and big temples. The Monticello temple was busy from the beginning, in the first 3 months almost 60 thousand ordinances were completed, and the temple was enlarged from 7,000 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft. Announcement:  4 October 1997 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  17 November 1997 by Ben B. Banks Public Open House:  16–18 July 1998  |  2 days Dedication:  26–27 July 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  2–9 November 2002  |  7 days Rededication:  17 November 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  1.33 acres  |  0.5 hectares Exterior Finish:  Turkish off-white marble Architectural Features:  Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  11,225 square feet  |  1,043 square meters Originally 7,000 sq ft Height:  66 feet  |  20.1 meters Elevation:  7,098 feet  |  2,164 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Preston England Temple holds a significant place in the hearts of many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With a rich history dating back to the early days of the church's missionary work in Great Britain, and the oldest continuously functioning church unit! In this episode, we will explore the history of the Preston England Temple, its unique features, and the impact it has on the local community. Announcement:  19 October 1992Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  12 June 1994 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House:  16–30 May 1998  |  14 daysDedication:  7–10 June 1998 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  15 acres  |  6.1 hectaresExterior Finish:  Olympia white granite from Italy (Sardinia)Architectural Features:  Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  69,630 square feet  |  6,469 square metersHeight:  159 feet  |  48.5 metersElevation:  361 feet  |  110 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Vernal Temple is totally unique! The temple is build in the renovated Vernal Tabernacle! It is a wonderful use of the space and preserves the beautiful and historic building that so many love. There are lots of miracles about the building of this temple, and we learned about the history of tabernacles as well! Announcement:  13 February 1994 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  13 May 1995 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  11–25 October 1997  |  14 days Dedication:  2–4 November 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  1.6 acres  |  0.6 hectares Exterior Finish:  Face brick Architectural Features:  Two attached end towers with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  38,771 square feet  |  3,602 square meters Height:  98 feet  |  29.9 meters Elevation:  5,358 feet  |  1,633 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The St Louis Missouri Temple was enthusiastically welcomed by the city! We love to see how eager everyone in the community was to welcome this House of the Lord to their area. In 1844 as the saints fled persecution in western Missouri, they found refuge in St Louis where they were met with kindness and compassion. Listen to the full episode to find out how nerds and pixy stix fit into the story! Announcement:  29 December 1990 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  30 October 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  26 April–24 May 1997  |  28 days Dedication:  1–5 June 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  14 acres  |  5.7 hectares Exterior Finish:  Cast stone and Bethal white granite with thermal finish Architectural Features:  Single attached end tower with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  58,749 square feet  |  5,458 square meters Height:  150 feet  |  45.7 meters Elevation:  581 feet  |  177 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #stlouistemple

The Mount Timpanogos Temple is very special to us, so this is a special episode! We have our friend Sarah to talk with us about how this temple came to be, what it's doing now, and where it will be in the future. It's a lovely large temple, and extremely busy these days. We are so grateful to have it in our midst and love to see the temple. Announcement:  3 October 1992Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  9 October 1993 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House:  6 August–21 September 1996  |  46 daysDedication:  13–19 October 1996 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  16.7 acres  |  6.8 hectaresExterior Finish:  Sierra white granite clad temple with art glass windows and bronze doorsArchitectural Features:  Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, eight sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  107,240 square feet  |  9,963 square metersHeight:  190 feet  |  57.9 metersElevation:  4,764 feet  |  1,452 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #mounttimpanogostemple

The Hong Kong China Temple has an amazing story! President Hinckley was very aware of the members in that area of the world and wanted to get a temple built before the Chinese Government took back control of Hong Kong, so he worked very hard and was inspired to build the temple where it is. It is also extremely beautiful, we are grateful to have pictures of the inside because it recently underwent renovation. Check out the pictures and enjoy this episode! Announcement:  3 October 1992Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  22 January 1994 by John K. CarmackPublic Open House:  7–21 May 1996  |  14 daysDedication:  26–27 May 1996 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House:  23–29 May 2022  |  6 daysRededication:  19 June 2022 by Gerrit W. GongSite:  0.31 acres  |  0.1 hectaresExterior Finish:  Giallo Ornamental and Sunset Gold stoneArchitectural Features:  Inspired by Hong Kong colonial architectureOrdinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  51,921 square feet  |  4,824 square metersElevation:  102 feet  |  31 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #hongkongtemple #ldspodcast

Way up on the mountain north of Salt Lake, the Bountiful Utah Temple glows, a landmark visible throughout the valley. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced it's plan to build a temple here in 1990, and the open house began in November of 1994 - the weather did not always cooperate at this wintry event. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Announcement:  2 February 1990Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  2 May 1992 by Ezra Taft BensonPublic Open House:  4 November–17 December 1994  |  43 daysDedication:  8–14 January 1995 by Howard W. HunterSite:  9 acres  |  3.6 hectaresExterior Finish:  Bethel white graniteArchitectural Features:  Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, eight sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  104,000 square feet  |  9,662 square metersHeight:  176 feet  |  53.6 metersElevation:  5,160 feet  |  1,573 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #bountifultemple #templesofutah