Seattle Washington Temple

Seattle Washington Temple
Number	19
Dedication	November 17, 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball
Site	23.5 acres (9.5 ha)
Floor area	110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2)
Height	179 ft (55 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← Tokyo Japan Temple Seattle Washington Temple → Jordan River Utah Temple
Additional information
Announced	November 15, 1975, by Spencer W. Kimball
Groundbreaking	May 27, 1978, by Marion G. Romney
Open house	October 7 – November 8, 1980
Designed by	Emil B. Fetzer
Location	Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
Geographic coordinates	47°35′2.651999″N 122°8′27.15360″W / 47.58406999972°N 122.1408760000°W / 47.58406999972; -122.1408760000
Exterior finish	Reinforced concrete faced with white marble aggregate and cast stone
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms	13
Clothing rental	Yes
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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, east of Seattle, it was the first to be built in the state of Washington.^[1] The temple 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.^[2] The airfield closed in 1983, and the light was shut off.

History

The intention to construct the Seattle Temple was announced on November 15, 1975, and it was dedicated five years later on November 17, 1980, by church president Spencer W. Kimball.^[3] 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).^{[citation needed]}

In 2020, the Seattle Washington Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.^[4]

See also

Columbia River Moses Lake Seattle Spokane Tacoma Vancouver Vancouver Victoria Portland Temples in and near Washington (edit) = Operating = Under construction = Announced = Temporarily Closed

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington
• 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)

References

External links

• Media related to Seattle Washington Temple at Wikimedia Commons
• Seattle Washington Temple Official site
• Seattle Washington Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
• Seattle Washington Temple page with interior photos