| Seattle Washington Temple | ||||
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| Number | 19 | |||
| Dedication | November 17, 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Site | 23.5 acres (9.5 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2) | |||
| Height | 179 ft (55 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | November 15, 1975, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | May 27, 1978, by Marion G. Romney | |||
| Open house | October 7 – November 8, 1980 | |||
| Designed by | Emil B. Fetzer | |||
| Location | Bellevue, Washington, U.S. | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 47°35′2.651999″N 122°8′27.15360″W / 47.58406999972°N 122.1408760000°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Reinforced concrete faced with white marble aggregate and cast stone | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 13 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Seattle Washington Temple (formerly the Seattle Temple) is the 21st constructed and 19th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the city of Bellevue, east of Seattle, it was the first to be built in the state of Washington.[1] The temple has a modern single-spire design.
Due to its proximity to the Bellevue Airfield, the proposed height of the spire was reduced, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the angel Moroni statue.[2] The airfield closed in 1983, and the light was shut off.
History
The intention to construct the Seattle Temple was announced on November 15, 1975, and it was dedicated five years later on November 17, 1980, by church president Spencer W. Kimball.[3] The temple was built on 23.5 acres (9.5 ha), has four ordinance rooms and 12 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 110,000 square feet (10,000 m2).
In 2020, the Seattle Washington Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[4]
See also
Temples in and near Washington ()
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- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington
- Royden G. Derrick, a former temple president
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References
- ↑ "New Mormon temple won't be run-of-the-mill church". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. August 9, 1980. p. 4B.
- ↑ Cowan, Richard O. (1997) [1989], Temples to Dot the Earth, Springville, Utah: Cedar Fort/CFI Distribution, p. 178, ISBN 155517339X, OCLC 52832719
- ↑ "Pro-ERA Mormons pledge to carry on". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 18, 1980. p. 6.
- ↑ Whitehurst, Lindsay. "Mormon church suspends temple activities over virus", Seattle Post Intelligencer, 25 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
External links
Media related to Seattle Washington Temple at Wikimedia Commons- Seattle Washington Temple Official site
- Seattle Washington Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
- Seattle Washington Temple page with interior photos
