Meanwhile, a renovation for the Logan and St. George Temples could only be beneficial, particularly for the Logan Temple. The Logan Utah Temple’s reflection pool was added in 2009. Plans to construct the temple were announced October 6, 1876, Church leaders broke ground May 18, 1877, and John Taylor, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1880 to 1887, dedicated the Logan Utah Temple May 17, 1884. (Excerpt from "Logan Temple: The First 100 Years) Logan Temple President Marriner W. Merrill was sitting in his office one morning in the early 1890's when he heard a commotion outside. The muraled rooms used for progressing through the ordinance ceremonies were replaced with separate wallpapered rooms equipped for a motion-picture presentation of the endowment. “Logan Temple Undergoes Remodeling,” Ensign, Nov. 1976, 143 LOGAN, Utah—An extensive, two-year remodeling project is under way here at the ninety-two-year-old Logan Temple. Ambrose entered into a plea deal last week to avoid prison time. Would you like to have the day's news stories delivered right to … Construction Status: Angel Moroni installed atop temple spire on December 8, 2020; installing lamp posts and planting trees on grounds Latest Photograph: 22 December 2020 San Juan Puerto Rico Temple Temple President Merrill encounters the Devil, who threatens to stop the temple work from being done. The Logan Utah Temple (formerly the Logan Temple) was completed in 1884, and is the fourth temple built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). LDS members who visit the newly reopened Logan Temple today may get a surprise: Where there were once fountains and flowers are dirt and heavy construction equipment. Logan Utah Temple. The temple, dedicated by President John Taylor in 1884, will be closed for two years while the work is in progress. 175 North 300 East Logan, Utah. The construction finished in early 1978 and it was rededicated on March 13, 1979. Curtis said Temple staff do not plan on pressing charges. LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 News, AP Modified info) – Peter Ambrose, 34, who vandalized a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Logan has pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal mischief. In October 1976 the temple closed and renovation began. Free News Delivery by Email. He will also receive credit for the time he served in […] The Logan Temple is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Church to redesign plaza as part of Temple Square renovation Elder Gerrit W. Gong gives LDS young adults three goals for 2021 LDS missionary from Lehi killed in car accident Located in the city of Logan, Utah, it was the second temple built in the Rocky Mountains, after the St. George Temple, which remains the only LDS temple that has been in operation longer than the Logan Temple. 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