Seattle Washington Temple

Seattle Washington Temple
Number	20
Dedication	17 November 1980 (17 November 1980) by Spencer W. Kimball
Site	23.5 acres (9.5 hectares)
Floor area	110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2)
Height	179 ft (55 m)
Preceded by	Tokyo Japan Temple
Followed by	Jordan River Utah Temple
Official website • News & images
Additional information Announcement 27 May 1978 Groundbreaking 27 May 1978 by Marion G. Romney Open House 7 October – 8 November 1980 Designed by Emil B. Fetzer Location 2808 148th Avenue SE Bellevue, Washington United States Exterior finish Reinforced concrete faced with white marble aggregate and cast stone Ordinance rooms 4 with Movie, stationary sessions Sealing rooms 12 Clothing rental Yes Cafeteria Full services Visitors' center No

Coordinates: 47°35′2.651999″N 122°8′27.15360″W / 47.58406999972°N 122.1408760000°W / 47.58406999972; -122.1408760000

The Seattle Washington Temple (formerly the Seattle Temple) is the 21st constructed and 19th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the city of Bellevue, Washington, it has a modern single-spire design. Due to its proximity to 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.^[1] In 1983, the Bellevue Airfield closed, and the light was shut off.

The intention to construct the Seattle Temple was announced on November 15, 1975, and it was dedicated on November 17, 1980 by church president Spencer W. Kimball. The temple was built on 23.5 acres (9.5 ha), has four ordinance rooms and 12 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 110,000 square feet (10,000 m²).

See also

• Royden G. Derrick, a former temple president
• Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington

References

External links

• Media related to Seattle Washington Temple at Wikimedia Commons
• Official Seattle Washington Temple page
• Seattle Washington Temple page
• Seattle Washington Temple page with interior photos

Latter-day Saint temples in the Northwestern United States
See also : Temples in other geographic regions
Alaska	Anchorage Alaska	• Anchorage • Billings • Boise • Columbia River • Idaho Falls • Medford • Meridian • Portland • Rexburg • Seattle • Spokane • Star Valley • Twin Falls   Operating   Construction   Announced   Closed
Idaho	Boise Idaho Idaho Falls Idaho Meridian Idaho (under construction) Rexburg Idaho Twin Falls Idaho
Montana	Billings Montana
Oregon	Medford Oregon Portland Oregon
Washington	Columbia River Washington Seattle Washington Spokane Washington
Wyoming	Star Valley Wyoming