The First Presidency of the Church — Church President Spencer W. Kimball; President N. Eldon Tanner, first counselor; and President Marion G. Romney, second counselor — announced plans to build a temple in Seattle, Washington, to a group of Latter-day Saints in the Seattle area on Nov. 15, 1975.

Saints had been waiting for this for so long, that many already had temple funds set aside to help with the construction, so they knew as soon as it was announced, donations were pouring in. 3.2 million raised by members from Alaska to oregon, 11 million dollar total cost

Because the Seattle Washington Temple would be situated near the Bellevue Airfield, the proposed height of the spire was reduced, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the angel Moroni statue. When the airfield closed in 1983, the light was permanently shut off and later removed.

Announcement: 15 November 1975

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 27 May 1978 by Marion G. Romney

Public Open House: 7 October–8 November 1980

Dedication: 17–21 November 1980 by Spencer W. Kimball

Site: 23.5 acres | 9.5 hectares

Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms, twelve sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: 110,000 square feet | 10,219 square meters

Height: 179 feet | 54.6 meters

Elevation: 412 feet | 126 meters
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The Tokyo Japan Temple was announced to a very grateful crowd of Japanese members at an area conference in 1975. Despite the mission being closed for 24 years in the middle of the 20th century, missionary work was very successful after the war, and membership shot up from 8,000 to 50,000 very quickly by the time the temple was dedicated.

The recent renovation (2017-2022) beautified the interior and exterior of the building with culturally relevant patterns, and materials. Two stone lanterns sit on the grounds representing guides for spirits on their way.

Listen along to the episode to hear Janelle’s experience at this beautiful temple!

Announcement: 9 August 1975

Construction Commencement: 10 April 1978 (no groundbreaking ceremony)

Dedication: 27–29 October 1980 by Spencer W. Kimball

Rededication: 3 July 2022 by Henry B. Eyring

Site: 1.22 acres | 0.5 hectares

Architectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue added in 2004

Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, five sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: Originally 52,590 sq ft 53,997 square feet | 5,016 square meters

Height: 178 feet 4 inches | 54.4 meters

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