Salt Lake Temple

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:temples
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Heber_C._Kimball
gptkbp:architectural_feature gptkb:stained_glass_windows
unique spires and towers
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Gothic_Revival
gptkb:Romanesque_Revival
gptkbp:area 10 acres
gptkbp:artwork contains religious artwork
religious murals
gptkbp:built gptkb:Latter_Day_Saint_movement
by Truman O. Angell
gptkbp:challenges financial difficulties
gptkbp:community source of pride for locals
gptkbp:community_events venue for community gatherings
gptkbp:community_impact gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkbp:community_outreach engages in community outreach programs
gptkbp:community_role center of community activities
cultural events and gatherings
gptkbp:community_service charitable activities
provides community services
gptkbp:completed 1893
gptkbp:consecration_date April 6, 1893
dedicated as a temple
gptkbp:construction_method manual labor
early American construction techniques
gptkbp:construction_started 1853
1893
40 years
April 6, 1853
gptkbp:cultural_events weddings and baptisms
hosts various events
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Utah's heritage
part of Latter Day Saints history
gptkbp:cultural_identity part of LDS cultural identity
gptkbp:cultural_programs hosts cultural programs
gptkbp:cultural_significance important religious site
LDS community
sacred space for worship
important to LDS members
symbol of the Latter Day Saint movement
gptkbp:cultural_symbol seen as a symbol of hope by many
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Wilford_Woodruff
April 6, 1893
gptkbp:dedication April 6, 1893
gptkbp:dedication_speaker gptkb:Lorenzo_Snow
gptkbp:design gptkb:Joseph_Smith_Jr.
gptkbp:educational_role teaching about Latter Day Saints beliefs
gptkbp:features gptkb:angel_Moroni_statue
gptkb:Angel_Moroni_statue
gptkbp:floors gptkb:6
253,000 square feet
gptkbp:function gptkb:place_of_worship
gptkbp:height 222 feet
gptkbp:historical_event dedication ceremony
site of significant LDS events
gptkbp:historical_significance first temple built in Utah
gptkbp:historical_tours guided tours available
offers historical tours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Salt Lake Temple
gptkbp:interior_features ornate decorations
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Salt_Lake_City
gptkb:historical_landmark
iconic structure in Utah
gptkbp:landscape gardens and fountains
beautiful gardens
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:location gptkb:Salt_Lake_City,_Utah
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing preservation efforts
gptkbp:material gptkb:granite
gptkbp:open_to_public after renovations
gptkbp:opening_ceremony attended by thousands
gptkbp:original_purpose sacred ordinances
gptkbp:photography popular photography site
gptkbp:preservation_efforts well-maintained
preserved as a historic site
gptkbp:president Latter Day Saints leadership
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:Salt_Lake_City_Temple
gptkbp:public_access open to all visitors
limited access to sacred areas
gptkbp:religious_ceremonies site for sacred ceremonies
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2019
2019-2024
modernization and preservation
has undergone several renovations
2019 renovation
preserve and update facilities
gptkbp:significance symbol of the LDS Church
symbol of the Latter-day Saint faith
spiritual center for Latter Day Saints
gptkbp:size approximately 253,000 square feet
gptkbp:style gptkb:Romanesque_architecture
gptkb:Gothic_architecture
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Temple_Square
gptkbp:surrounding_cities includes Tabernacle and Conference Center
Tabernacle and Conference Center
gptkbp:symbolism faith and devotion
faith and perseverance
gptkbp:tour available for visitors
offers architectural tours
gptkbp:tourist_attraction major tourist destination
gptkbp:visitation millions of visitors annually
millions annually
gptkbp:visitors open to public
open to the public
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 1 million
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Salt_Lake_City,_Utah,_USA
gptkb:church
gptkb:Salt_Lake_City
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4