The Monticello Utah temple is the first of a new generation, President Hinckley announced in October 1997 the plan to flood the earth with small temples that could be built quickly and efficiently with all the necessary rooms and ordinances. This is a huge blessing to members living far from big cities and big temples. The Monticello temple was busy from the beginning, in the first 3 months almost 60 thousand ordinances were completed, and the temple was enlarged from 7,000 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft.

Announcement: 4 October 1997

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 17 November 1997 by Ben B. Banks

Public Open House: 16–18 July 1998 | 2 days

Dedication: 26–27 July 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Public Open House: 2–9 November 2002 | 7 days

Rededication: 17 November 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 1.33 acres | 0.5 hectares

Exterior Finish: Turkish off-white marble

Architectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statue

Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: 11,225 square feet | 1,043 square meters Originally 7,000 sq ft

Height: 66 feet | 20.1 meters

Elevation: 7,098 feet | 2,164 meters

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The Preston England Temple holds a significant place in the hearts of many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With a rich history dating back to the early days of the church's missionary work in Great Britain, and the oldest continuously functioning church unit! In this episode, we will explore the history of the Preston England Temple, its unique features, and the impact it has on the local community.

Announcement: 19 October 1992
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 12 June 1994 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Public Open House: 16–30 May 1998 | 14 days
Dedication: 7–10 June 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site: 15 acres | 6.1 hectares
Exterior Finish: Olympia white granite from Italy (Sardinia)
Architectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue
Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area: 69,630 square feet | 6,469 square meters
Height: 159 feet | 48.5 meters
Elevation: 361 feet | 110 meters

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The Vernal Temple is totally unique! The temple is build in the renovated Vernal Tabernacle! It is a wonderful use of the space and preserves the beautiful and historic building that so many love. There are lots of miracles about the building of this temple, and we learned about the history of tabernacles as well!

Announcement: 13 February 1994

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 13 May 1995 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Public Open House: 11–25 October 1997 | 14 days

Dedication: 2–4 November 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 1.6 acres | 0.6 hectares

Exterior Finish: Face brick

Architectural Features: Two attached end towers with an angel Moroni statue

Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: 38,771 square feet | 3,602 square meters

Height: 98 feet | 29.9 meters

Elevation: 5,358 feet | 1,633 meters

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The St Louis Missouri Temple was enthusiastically welcomed by the city! We love to see how eager everyone in the community was to welcome this House of the Lord to their area. In 1844 as the saints fled persecution in western Missouri, they found refuge in St Louis where they were met with kindness and compassion.

Listen to the full episode to find out how nerds and pixy stix fit into the story!

Announcement: 29 December 1990

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 30 October 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Public Open House: 26 April–24 May 1997 | 28 days

Dedication: 1–5 June 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 14 acres | 5.7 hectares

Exterior Finish: Cast stone and Bethal white granite with thermal finish

Architectural Features: Single attached end tower with an angel Moroni statue

Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: 58,749 square feet | 5,458 square meters

Height: 150 feet | 45.7 meters

Elevation: 581 feet | 177 meters

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The Mount Timpanogos Temple is very special to us, so this is a special episode! We have our friend Sarah to talk with us about how this temple came to be, what it's doing now, and where it will be in the future. It's a lovely large temple, and extremely busy these days. We are so grateful to have it in our midst and love to see the temple.

Announcement: 3 October 1992
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 9 October 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Public Open House: 6 August–21 September 1996 | 46 days
Dedication: 13–19 October 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site: 16.7 acres | 6.8 hectares
Exterior Finish: Sierra white granite clad temple with art glass windows and bronze doors
Architectural Features: Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statue
Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms, eight sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area: 107,240 square feet | 9,963 square meters
Height: 190 feet | 57.9 meters
Elevation: 4,764 feet | 1,452 meters

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The Hong Kong China Temple has an amazing story! President Hinckley was very aware of the members in that area of the world and wanted to get a temple built before the Chinese Government took back control of Hong Kong, so he worked very hard and was inspired to build the temple where it is. It is also extremely beautiful, we are grateful to have pictures of the inside because it recently underwent renovation. Check out the pictures and enjoy this episode!

Announcement: 3 October 1992
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 22 January 1994 by John K. Carmack
Public Open House: 7–21 May 1996 | 14 days
Dedication: 26–27 May 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Public Open House: 23–29 May 2022 | 6 days
Rededication: 19 June 2022 by Gerrit W. Gong
Site: 0.31 acres | 0.1 hectares
Exterior Finish: Giallo Ornamental and Sunset Gold stone
Architectural Features: Inspired by Hong Kong colonial architecture
Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area: 51,921 square feet | 4,824 square meters
Elevation: 102 feet | 31 meters

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Way up on the mountain north of Salt Lake, the Bountiful Utah Temple glows, a landmark visible throughout the valley. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced it's plan to build a temple here in 1990, and the open house began in November of 1994 - the weather did not always cooperate at this wintry event. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

Announcement: 2 February 1990
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 2 May 1992 by Ezra Taft Benson
Public Open House: 4 November–17 December 1994 | 43 days
Dedication: 8–14 January 1995 by Howard W. Hunter
Site: 9 acres | 3.6 hectares
Exterior Finish: Bethel white granite
Architectural Features: Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statue
Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms, eight sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area: 104,000 square feet | 9,662 square meters
Height: 176 feet | 53.6 meters
Elevation: 5,160 feet | 1,573 meters

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It's time for some Behind-The-Scenes action in this episode of the podcast, we have Very Special Guest: Bob -Janelle's husband to talk with us about the Orlando Florida Temple and some of the inner workings that we would never know. And he really scratches the itch of the engineers hoping to learn more. So come with us as we discuss this beautiful temple that is currently undergoing some renovation.

Announcement: 17 February 1990
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 20 June 1992 by James E. Faust
Public Open House: 10–30 September 1994 | 20 days
Dedication: 9–11 October 1994 by Howard W. Hunter
Site: 13 acres | 5.3 hectares
Exterior Finish: White precast concrete with marble chips
Architectural Features: Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statue
Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms, five sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area: 70,000 square feet | 6,503 square meters
Elevation: 193 feet | 59 meters

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