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) | |||
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| 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, Washington, it 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.[1] In 1983, the Bellevue Airfield closed, and the light was shut off.
The intention to construct the Seattle Temple was announced on November 15, 1975, and it was dedicated on November 17, 1980 by church president Spencer W. Kimball. 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).[citation needed]
See also
- 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)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington
References
- ^ Cowan, Richard O. (1997) [1989], Temples to Dot the Earth, Springville, Utah: Cedar Fort/CFI Distribution, p. 178, ISBN 155517339X, OCLC 52832719
External links
Media related to Seattle Washington Temple at Wikimedia Commons- Official Seattle Washington Temple page
- Seattle Washington Temple page
- Seattle Washington Temple page with interior photos
- 20th-century Latter Day Saint temples
- Buildings and structures in Bellevue, Washington
- Latter Day Saint movement in Washington (state)
- Places of worship in Washington (state)
- Religious buildings completed in 1980
- Temples (LDS Church) in the United States
- 1980 establishments in Washington (state)
- Christianity in Seattle