Demolition work begins at Provo Temple ahead of eventual reconstruction

Demolition work has begun on the Provo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ahead of its eventual reconstruction.
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[@mr.t1941]

0:34 " unlike any other temple "? The original Ogden temple?

[@laskey2175]

They were even designed by church architect Emil B. Fetzer to have the same exterior, which is meant to look like a cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night, representing the Lord going before the children of Israel. Their uniqueness was that they had a twin. 😁

[@daverave3698]

I left for my mission in 1972. I flew from Virginia to Utah to enter the Mission Home in SLC, but before that I toured the new Provo Temple during its open house. I then went through the Salt Lake Temple for my own endowments. Now neither exist as I knew them. I'm fine with whatever the Lord wants.

[@silviagonzalez6982]

Oh! 😢 I'm from México. I went trough the Provo Temple for my endowment un 1981...

[@gameface6091]

The "Lord" doesn't want anything because the "Lord" doesn't exist.

[@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua]

The Prophet Spencer W. Kimball dedicated the Provo Temple asking the Lord to protect it from destruction of any kind. And now it's being destroyed!

[@gameface6091]

@@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua False Prophet? No God? Perfectly normal magic?

[@davidtherave1695]

​@@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcuaAnd your point is????

[@arlahunt4240]

I feel so bad. My son and daughter were married in the Provo Temple . Now it doesn’t exist. Children can’t go see where Mom and Dad was married. History has been erased.

[@rdancranston]

A building is being replaced. History isn't being erased. There is still pictures videos and stories of th e temple. Not saying it isn't sad .

[@marcelomoreira8578]

Besides all locals who were married or received other ordinances there, think of all the missionaries who attended the temple while at the MTC (and MANY foreign missionaries received their endowment there). It is sad. I do understand that a new, larger, modern an comfortable temple will replace the original, but I just can't see the need to tear it down. (Sigh) Yes, history was erased in a way...

[@rdancranston]

Yes I do see from your point of view feeling that way...

[@artifacthunter1472]

If you stay a Mormon, your salvation will be erased.

[@gameface6091]

I've never had the desire to go see where my parents got married. Is that a thing people do?

[@TheFinancialAdvocacyPodcast]

The prior design was "a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night" emphasized by a copper-colored spire at the time. Most didn't grasp its symbolism and looks rather bland compared to more modern designs.

[@BookAndLace]

And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them in the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light. AMEN. It's why it was one of my favorites. It literally represented the Lord in our midst. The church just never bothered to teach the meaning.

[@ChristopherVossArt]

​@@BookAndLace🤔

[@kathrinebeeder9892]

I accept it. And I am grateful that Kirtland is thriving. But it never had the technology/ infrastructure that we have had this past century. I was also sealed there. But I look forward to the replacement being finished and dedicated so I can get back to serve at the pace I have become accustomed to. That’s what is most important. For the temples to be operational and attended. It’s very hard to get the appointments I used to when we had both Provos. Even with Orem recently opened. I heard they are hurrying to get Lindon done. That will help.

[@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua]

There aren't even any new names to do ordinances for. It's all just busy work. I spent a lot of sessions in the Provo Temple, but now I realize how much I wasted my time.

[@kathrinebeeder9892]

Not sure what you mean? If you don’t have your own to bring the temple has them. Maybe you should check with a family history center. There’s tons of work!

[@Jace28142]

That’s my cupcake!!! It’ll be surreal not to have it there however I’m happy it’s going to be rebuilt and hopefully it’ll never be taken down again.

[@nancylowe2692]

I was at the dedication and was Endowed there.😊

[@kevinblank3844]

Glad all that tything could be spent on another great and spacious building instead of feeding millions of African children

[@williamradtke6746]

It should be a historical landmark it should not be demolished

[@nannettemackenzie5108]

My qestion is where did all the old temple go never seen any dump trucks leave with material ? If any did where was it hauled too.

[@mexicanlawconsultant]

It's such a nice city, Provo Utah.

[@helenvanpatterson-patton]

It used to be perfect. There are so many people now it has turned into a big bustling city instead of a quiet college town:(

[@nancylowe2692]

I was at the dedication in 1972. I think it was Hugh B. Brown that dedicated it, but not sure. Kinda sad to see it go.❤❤❤

[@terrym5786]

I wish they hadn't destroyed this building. We no longer have the mid-century design.

[@debrawelcome8158]

This one and the old Ogden temple did not have a timeless look. People frankly stopped wanting them to be in their marriage photo backgrounds. They no longer added to their downtown locations as they tried to revive. It is a good move to bring them into a more timeless style. We are preparing for the Millennium! Be happy😂

[@eclipse-sh1qmZ3mOtcua]

There won't be any "Millenium." Haven't you so much as read the wiki pedia entries on "The Exodus"?

[@BookAndLace]

Heart broken. I loved the meaning in the architecture. "And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them in the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light" It was the Lord in our midst just like the Israelites brought out of Egypt - literally the Lord gathering Israel. But hey, we'll save and renovate all other temples, but this Temple gets destroyed to be a McTemple.

[@lylestavast7652]

It's twin in Ogden was also totally removed. It's possible there were things in their design that didn't lend the structure to being upgraded for earthquake standards as they've done to some others. Looks-wise, I thought it was a beautiful facility.

[@zionmama150]

This is why I was married here. But now 😢 I have no temple that is mine and my husband’s. All of it will be new, nothing saved. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@kathrinebeeder9892]

I heard the infrastructure was very degraded. Issues with hvac and plumbing etc. And yes it’s built on the side of a mountain and Utah has earthquake issues (not so much tornadoes).

[@kathrinebeeder9892]

I was sealed to my husband there as well. Don’t forget that your sealing is eternal.

[@zionmama150]

@@kathrinebeeder9892 that is true and it was built with skyscraper architecture, which is designed to crumble upon itself when shaken. So it needs to be rebuilt, but it is sad

[@jameslongstaff2762]

I admit the old design was a little weird, but i love how unique it was. It was the only "brutalist temple".

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Nah. Remember the old Ogden one?

[@kingofthehill7042]

New design is boring and predictable

[@marcelomoreira8578]

A copy of the Orem and Teton river temples.

[@ChristopherVossArt]

​@@marcelomoreira8578 that's where you are both incorrect

[@TEAM__POSEID0N]

@@ChristopherVossArt They're correct.

[@weirdsweetcoolplants]

@@marcelomoreira8578 you forgot the Saratoga temple too.

[@weirdsweetcoolplants]

The same design 100 or 1,000 miles apart is one thing especially if the state is the size of Montana or Utah and you only have 3-4 temples in the entire state. But 3 in the same county? Come on guys. Give us something more original if you're going to build 3-4 temples in the same county in the same 10 years.😢. At least the insides will look different. Actually, oddly enough, I think the temples are designed by employees then submitted for approval. Apparently the Lindon temple was designed by a different person, thank the heavens. Oh well. I can at least hope in 100 years the 3 in Utah county will be renovated again with a more unique look for at least one of them....

[@laskey2175]

The missionary temple basically.

[@justinbingham6898]

💙

[@sonigokuu]

How is God OK with this?

[@ChristopherVossArt]

It's to meet the needs of His people. God doesn't worship temples. Neither do I.

[@shawnhuff3920]

Well if Jesus is ok with it then it has to be

[@FFM115]

Jesus has absolutely nothing to do with these temples. He never visited any of them.

[@jeron3966]

@@FFM115womp womp

[@upwherethesundontshine5602]

Was Jesus in these meetings...??? So the second coming already happened or did Jesus chat with Rusty via a seance? Jesus's priorities aren't healing the sick and caring for the poor anymore? Has Kesus turned masonic capitalist mysoginisitic, instead of a middle Eastern Hebrew Jew Rabbi healer? Weird.

[@gameface6091]

Well there is more than one Jesus on the demo crew and they are all for getting a paycheck so yeah I think they are ok with it.

[@artifacthunter1472]

God does not dwell in buildings made of hands. Mormons are blind as bats

[@Boga217]

That lds sure has some serious coin to spend on temples and paychecks.

[@slowe299]

Would the Lord not protect the Provo Temple from land shifting or earthquakes?

[@GwPoKo]

Why wouldn't the Lord protect Solomon's temple from the Babylonians?

[@daverave3698]

@@GwPoKo Or the Maccabean Temple from the Romans? or the Nauvoo Temple from burning?

[@gameface6091]

There would have to be a "Lord" with supernatural powers first, so no.

[@rconger24]

​@@gameface6091 Rude?

[@aesonica]

Hasn't He? Haven't seen an earthquake in Provo since it's been built.

[@cinnamondan4984]

The new design is lit

[@BradyPostma]

Bizarre. Is this the first temple demolished by the LDS Church?

[@jonathanforbes3906]

It no longer matches the needs of the people there. It needs many updates, ADA upgrades, fire suppression.

[@JCsouthernmiss]

No. They’ve done the same in Sweden and are doing it in Fairbanks too. It’s not common to do a full replacement but this isn’t the only one

[@ShiningSakura]

They wouldn't demolish it for a frivolous reason, it must have too many issues with it to be able to save it. The new one while not as unique looking, will be better to meet the needs of the community it serves. Sad to see it go, but thankfully it isn't as iconic as others out there so its not the end of the world. I could tell just by looking at the design there must be lots of water issues at the very least with it and that alone would make it hard to keep as is.

[@peeupgaming9976]

​@@ShiningSakuraNo, it's not like that at all. It's a redesign and new naming. The city grew a lot so the Temple needed to be changed for better function.

[@tanyarobinson1146]

​@@peeupgaming9976 it is a complete demolish and rebuild. It isn't like the Ogden temple where the refurbished to exterior.

[@MPCoryell]

"Mc Temple" They should have left the old one.

[@ChristopherVossArt]

Worship God, not temple design.

[@aidenworth8186]

New design is very boring TBH.

[@peeupgaming9976]

Everyone has their opinion and so does The Lord. The Lord wants it changed and it's being changed.

[@AdamThygerson-lm1gt]

@@peeupgaming9976 the church wants to rebuild because of many issues but ive heard of many visitations from angels getting their temple work done there i cant count

[@BookAndLace]

AMEN. I loved the original (NOT with the Moroni) meaning in the architecture. It was a cloud of smoke by day and a pillar of fire by night. The spire was supposed to be gold with no statue - at night it looked like a flame of fire rising into heaven. "And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them in the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light" Exo 13:21 I spent a lot of my childhood in a home just above the temple and loved staying up late looking at it "float".

[@nathanderr6317]

There Has to be the Reason why Provo Was Demolish While Ogden didn't i have Theory that Provo And Ogden Temple Was Built In The Same Time so One out of the Two Worker Groups were Responsible for the Demolition Ogden's They have Bothered to Earthquake Proof the Temple While Provo They Did not Bothered to Earthquake Proof The Temple Making the Temple Unsafe to Referbish The Exterior the Fatal Flaw Of It's Construction if you Agree or Disagree with My Statement Reply to Me

[@marthaericson8612]

The old Ogden Temple was demolished and rebuilt. It was rededicated in 2014.

[@nathanderr6317]

No They Left the Frame Inside The Ogden Temple And Built The Outside of it and Then M2rkw3st Made a time lapse video of that Or You Look at Google maps

[@gameface6091]

The reason it has been demolished is because it will be more prophet-able, err I mean profitable, to have a shiny new temple that doesn't look like trash in the most Mormon city on Earth.

[@nathanderr6317]

No I look at it in-person And it Looks Pretty And Iconic and you are one of those people That Hate Iconic Building's The Reason why They Reconstructed the Provo Temple Is Because It's not Structurally Safe For Earthquakes

[@aesonica]

@@gameface6091 To who? You act like they charging an entrance fee.

[@vincentorr507]

Goodbye cake temple! I'm going to miss it!

[@loganmclean6510]

WHY?!?

[@finglemeyer2387]

This pisses me off to the nth degree!

[@LucidVisionCosplay]

Horizon Zero Dawn was almost right...

[@Revbone450]

🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁

[@christinakinneyhosteenez49]

Sadness

[@chinesejohn812]

Buildings can come and go and we need to be OK with that. They tore down the chapel in Boston to build a Temple. They did the same in Taiwan. The important thing is people, not sentimental feelings about various buildings.

[@paulkeddington3161]

Blasphemy

[@gameface6091]

hahahaha

[@spockspock]

I wonder if the gum I stuck under the toes of jesus was still there?

[@zionmama150]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@lucyhall902]

I heard they dont demolish the temples that they take them down in pieces ,with some kind of respect. Im i right or wrong.

[@gameface6091]

You are not Englishing correctly

[@rconger24]

Hard to see it in this condition but I know the covenants I made there with The Lord and my wife last far far faaaaar longer than the building!

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

So sad

[@strawberryme08]

Kinda sad

[@shanekelly3419]

Now you can make a Christian church.

[@Eugene05]

I guess the lord screwed up with the original temple 😂

[@jeron3966]

No earthquake proofing

[@Eugene05]

@@jeron3966 they could make it earth quake proof. Such a shame to see another cookie cutter temple design replacing it.

[@gameface6091]

It was the 1950s version of God. so He wasn't thinking about earthquakes. The 2024 version of God is way more aware of earthquake proof buildings. God has strangely never known anything that the people who profess His existence didn't also know. It's weird.

[@jeron3966]

@@gameface6091 are you aware that in the 1950’s the seismic engineering was still in its early baby stages? It was also more reliant on the basic structural reinforcement instead of the flexible foundations of today, not to mention that concrete was the primary material in the temple so it would’ve costed wayyyy more than a normal building. So it makes more sense for the church to wait until nowadays to rebuild it with earthquake proofing. It has nothing to do with God being different then vs now.

[@gameface6091]

@@jeron3966 So no one has ever received knowledge from God? All knowledge has come from our own mortal efforts and there has never been any evidence God knows anything we don't know? Yeah bro, I know, that's exactly what I was saying.

[@upwherethesundontshine5602]

What a waste of resources. How sad that they aren't announcing a homeless center instead. Millions of dollars of waste while people starve and face difficulties. What a shame.

[@longlast777]

I have heard something like that before, ah yes: Matthew 26: 7-11 7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. 10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. 11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. 12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. The purpose of temples may be likened to an ointment in preparation for His return, lest the Earth should be utterly wasted. Besides, how does this prevent you from spending your own money on the poor? Love God, love your neighbor, and come learn about the Savior Jesus Christ and His church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

[@upwherethesundontshine5602]

@@longlast777 only Mormons can justify such a waste of 100 million dollars and destroying a historic building. Its an unnecessary thing to demolish a building. History is being erased here. And all the materials going into the landfill for what? It's insane the Nelson makes this a priority. PS keep your scripture flinging to yourself. Its spiritual abise to throw scripture in peoples faces to make a point. Please also respect other persons point of views. Thanks

[@upwherethesundontshine5602]

@@longlast777 Mormons spend billions of dollars baptizing dead people. Jesus never taught that. Temple work has long been done for most inhabitants of the entire planet multiple times over. Your temple work is used and sold to geneticists and scientists for research for a profit, not prophet. Look it up. The church takes your free labor and sells it. They sell it to the F.B.I., Governments, hospitals, law enforcement, scientists, and universities just to name a few. Every time you donate blood or do a DNA test that gets sold out for profit, too. Don't blindly trust. Trust NOT in the arm of flesh.

[@gameface6091]

Homeless people? In a temple? Gross. That's a holy place where people wear their magical underwear, not a den for people who don't have enough money to pay tithing.

[@dtmelanson]

It is the covenants made there that drive the many acts of service as well as the donations.

[@settinitstraight8332]

holy flip, some of you church members really should learn how to move on with grace and dignity

[@falcorthewonderdog2758]

What a waste

[@alglen9208]

Very cultish people.

[@longlast777]

Be cautious when you speak about people and things you do not understand. Even Gamaliel, a Pharisee, was more wise when he said: Acts 5:38-39 38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. The Lord turns none away, so the invitation to you is: Come learn about the Savior Jesus Christ and His church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

[@zionmama150]

Evangelicals are often very cultish. Especially when they accuse Mormons of being cultish

[@LOTGiscool]

Sad to see this iconic structure rebuilt to look like most of the ugly new ones. It was buggered up in 2003 when they painted the spire white from gold, then plopped that Moroni on it. I just hope they don't think of reconstructing the Cardston temple to look like one of these new, ugly things.

[@ChristopherVossArt]

Stop worshipping temples. Go to any one of them and worship God.

[@CaliTcity]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-tn2pe7uf2d]

They will just build another cult dwelling