A little project...

President Brigham Young directed the construction of the Salt Lake Temple which began in 1853. The temple was dedicated 40 years later by President Wilford Woodruff on April 6, 1893. The temple has been renovated many times since its original dedication. The most extensive renovation took place from 1962 to 1966. New plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems were installed. An addition for sealing rooms was added to the north side of the temple, and the original temple annex was demolished and larger annex was built.

A few years ago President Nelson announced that the temple would close December 29, 2019, and would remain closed for approximately four years. The temple is expected to reopen in 2024 with a public open house.

The temple is undergoing a major structural and seismic renovation. President Nelson said, “This project will enhance, refresh, and beautify the temple and its surrounding grounds. Obsolete systems within the building will be replaced. Safety and seismic concerns will be addressed. Accessibility will be enhanced so that members with limited mobility can be better accommodated.”

I’ve been wanting to see the progress at the Salt Lake Temple. I enjoyed walking around Temple Square Tuesday after I went to Dad's grave, you have got to see it to believe it! What a massive project, I can’t wait to see it all finished. 

I saw so many sister missionaries walking around Temple Square. I talked to a few of them. They are still having wonderful experiences during the renovation. They seemed so happy to be serving on what they called "sacred ground."

Artist renditions of the Salt Lake Temple after the construction and renovations are completed.

My favorite temple quote:

At the temple the dust of distraction seems to settle out, the fog and the haze seem to lift, and we can 'see' things that we were not able to see before and find a way through our troubles that we had not previously known.”

~ Boyd K. Packer