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On December 17, 2010, at 2:43 AM MST, a four-alarm fire was reported at the tabernacle. Firefighters immediately rushed to find smoke coming from the building. At first firefighters thought that there might be a chance, but at around 6:00 AM MST the roof collapsed.http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13693318 |
On December 17, 2010, at 2:43 AM MST, a four-alarm fire was reported at the tabernacle. Firefighters immediately rushed to find smoke coming from the building. At first firefighters thought that there might be a chance to save the roof and thus the outward structural integrity of the building, but at around 6:00 AM MST the roof collapsed.http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13693318 |
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Provo Tabernacle
The Historic Provo Tabernacle is an icon of Provo, Utah. It has been home to many religious and recreational events.
Building
The construction for the tabernacle started in 1883. It was built for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a meeting place. Construction finished in 1898, at the cost of $100,000. In 1917, the cuppola was removed due to the roof sagging. [1]
Cultural Impact
The Provo Tabernacle was home to many concerts, LDS stake conferences, and other community events. In 1975, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Fire
On December 17, 2010, at 2:43 AM MST, a four-alarm fire was reported at the tabernacle. Firefighters immediately rushed to find smoke coming from the building. At first firefighters thought that there might be a chance to save the roof and thus the outward structural integrity of the building, but at around 6:00 AM MST the roof collapsed.http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13693318