The white spires against the blue sky could be seen for miles. The white structure sat high above the city and was brilliant in the sunlight. As we came closer, we realized it a structure of the Mormon Church. Not knowing much about the Mormon faith, we knew we wanted to learn more while we were in Brigham City, UT.
What we could see for miles was the Brigham City Utah Temple that had been dedicated in September 2012. Upon dedication it became the 139th operating Mormon temple. In talking with a local, we were told that temples are the holiest of places, houses of the Lord, where white is worn and where marriages and baptisms are performed.
Directly across the street from the Temple is the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle was dedicated in October 1890 and burned on February 9, 1896. The current structure was dedicated March 21, 1897. The Tabernacle went through major renovation in 1986 and 1987 and was rededicated in April 1987. In 1971 the Tabernacle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was one of the first buildings in Utah to be listed. The same local said the Tabernacle originally had an underground cooling system but it was non-operational prior to the 1950s. She said as a child she had wished the cooling system was working because sometimes it was very hot in the Tabernacle. Today the Tabernacle is used for meetings, concerts, and church conferences.
We were not able to tour the Tabernacle but just walking around the grounds was enough. The tour will have to be for another visit.
Tabernacle
Temple in Trees
Tabernacle Front
