Night at Salt Lake, Utah Temple Renovation

 

The iconic Salt Lake City, Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is still ongoing. Here is an article about the project. "Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square Renovation Updates." The large red, white, and blue lights are large cranes used in the construction. 

Fall Pastel

 In the middle of a hot summer, it is always a good idea to remember that, unless you live in the lower desert, Fall will come and the temperatures will drop. 

RootsTech 2025 Immigration Reel

 https://youtu.be/biVzAYkhCdU?si=7W84vdYw1yivevYg

I am publishing a series of short videos about the upcoming RootsTech 2025 Conference. It isn't too early to start making plans to come to Salt Lake City to the in-person conference. Check the RootsTech website for more information about the conference. 

An Almost Empty Lot, Provo, Utah Temple May 29, 2024

 https://youtu.be/pojfvh4aYSY?si=flUCAfRgqgdaqHKQ

The demolition of the Provo, Utah Temple is almost complete. This video shows a view of the entire temple lot. We do not yet know where the new Provo Rock Canyon Temple will be built. I suppose we will know when they start excavating the basement. It was a lovely day but sad. 

The Demolition of the Provo, Utah Temple

 It is warm and beautiful day but very sad. This is what is left of the ongoing demolition of the Provo, Utah Temple. I expect that this all we gone or in piles by the end of next week. You can see the base of the spire in the center of the ruin. It was on the roof and keeps falling down in the middle as the temple is demolished. 

Provo Utah Temple Reconstruction Begins with the removal of the Angel Moroni statue.

 

https://youtu.be/f9E270KcMmE?si=b_9xd0lRh90EKeZm

The Provo Utah Temple closed on February 24, 2024 for reconstruction and will be renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple. The temple has served BYU students, missionaries, and local Latter-day Saints for more than 50 years. The actual reconstruction began the week of April 14th through the 20th with tree removal and site demolition. The Angel Moroni statue was removed on 18 April 2024. This is a short video showing the removal. 

A Colander View of the Eclipse

Using a colander or strainer, you can see miniature images of the solar eclipse. We had a few clouds but a good view of the sun. Not enough coverage to make the light go weird however.