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It looks nice. The steeple seems to have a broader look and the color looks good. I also like the entryway.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I had wondered if they were changing the appearance of this temple to this extent because its previous look was outdated based on other buildings constructed in that area. As with the changes made for the Ogden Utah Temple, that would make sense. I look forward to seeing how long this renovation takes. And, as we also know, the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple will close on the 15th, and that its exterior will be changed as well. So there are a lot of interesting things happening in regards to temple construction, and for my part, I hope to be able to stay on top of it all. Thanks, as always, for commenting, Chris!
DeleteVery beautiful looking temple, cannot wait to see all done, bless all those working hard to complete the plan. Hope soon will find out the rededication month and year and date and day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by to comment. This particular design seems to be the standard new look for temples originally dedicated in the late 1990s and early 2000s which are or will be renovated. It is amazing to think that the Church originally built a bunch of these smaller temples with their current design to enable greater access to temples, and to note that a standard design seems to be in place for this same generation of temples when they are renovated. If all goes well, I would anticipate that this temple might be dedicated anytime between June and October of next year. I am tracking all temple developments, so you can find updates on the status of this temple posted here as I receive them. Thanks again for taking time to comment.
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