Monday, March 31, 2014

Provo City Center Temple


Due to a fire in the Old Tabernacle building in Provo on December 17, 2010, President Monson announced that it would be rebuilt as a temple.

 "The Provo City Center Temple will recapture the historic beauty of the former Provo Tabernacle through meticulous preservation and careful study of the design of the original structure. Interior components that survived the fire including wood moldings, newel posts, and balustrades, will be used as models for the production of rich woodwork and other design elements used throughout the temple."



"On Monday, March 31, 2014, the traditional gold-leafed figure of the angle Moroni was hoisted into place atop the central tower of the Provo City Center Temple."



"Perhaps the most remarkable discovery made among the ashes the day after the fire was a giclee print of The Second Coming by Harry Anderson, which depicts Jesus Christ coming through the clouds with heralding angels on either side—a picture frequently featured in LDS temples. The tabernacle painting, which sat inside the east front door, was completely blackened by residual fire except for the untouched figure of Jesus Christ himself with hands outstretched. Those who saw the painting in person were awestruck. Officials directed the print to be removed immediately for conservation and stabilization. It was handled with the greatest care, wrapped in plastic, and loaded into a waiting truck. The extraordinary occurrence was dubbed by some to be a "Christmas miracle."



The temple is anticipated to be completed in late 2015.
(http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/provocitycenter/)

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