Thanks Br. Tanner for the video! For those wondering I actually have an uncle who worked in the department of the church that decided the demolition of the Provo temple. So for those curious basically what it comes down to is the issue was when the temple was built in the 1970s it was made of novel materials and innovative materials of it's time, however, these materials later proved problematic. The issue that sealed the fate of the Provo temple though was that the foundation of the temple had gone bad and would have to be replaced, combine that with the fact the outside walls also had issues, and all the piping and wires, ventilation and everything had to be taken out too, plus the temple itself would not withstand a major earthquake. As a result when it came down to it, if you take out the walls, and foundation, and have to replace all the wires and pipes you start wondering what is left. Hence it was easier to tear it down and rebuild it than try to fix it. Plus with the new temple, design they are going to make it larger and give it more rooms for temple work which many temple leaders deeply wanted. The Ogden temple, which is this temple's sister had the same problems. In fact, plans for the demolition of Provo were known back in 2010 when Ogden was being redesigned as the temple are identical so they decided to do both at the same time. However, Salt Lake, Jordan River, and other temple renovations took priority as they were in more desperate need of repair and the church didn't want to close all the biggest temples at the same time for renovation (we had fewer temples back then). So Provo was put as a lower priority, especially as the Provo City Center temple took precedence due to the tabernacle burning down. The point I guess I'm trying to make is this wasn't a spontaneous decision, the problems with this design had been known about for a long time. It is sad to see it go, but also at the end of the day it is a house of the Lord and we must keep the lord's houses working so they can do their work for him. We try our best but sometimes we have to fix our mistakes. Once the new replacement is built it will help serve the lord in the same way the old one did. (Remember even the temple at Jerusalem has been rebuilt multiple times in its history too). The new temple is going to be great and will be able to do far more work than the old one was able to do and do it much better, we need the temples working for all the work we have ahead. It's going to be great, I'm looking forward to it.
I still don't know why the Provo Temple needed to come down! What a sad day when a temple is destroyed. It was an iconic temple which showed up every time there was a BYU football game. It will be curious to see what shows up over the next few seasons.
It doesn't seem to me that reinforced concrete and steel construction is that novel. The basic construction materials and methods used in the Provo Temple construction are not much different than those used in many buildings today. Undoubtedly, the mechanical systems needed updating, but that has been done in numerous other temples. I have heard rumors about the problems that the temple had, but they are nothing more than rumors. The reality is that influential people at Church headquarters had it out for the Provo Temple and decided it needed to go, regardless of how the local people felt. The demolition of the temple showed a blatant disregard for what many people considered a personally sacred structure.
The Ogden Temple was of similar design and the inner core was saved when it was remodeled a few years ago, I'm curious why the Provo Temple was not similarly remodeled instead of being completely gutted. ... thx for the posting!
I really do not know all the reasons why the temple was demolished, but I have talked to people who have told me stories about all the major problems with the building and the heating and cooling.
I don’t buy the excuses for why it’s coming down. There are way many more buildings in Utah County still standing that have worse infrastructure problems.
I understand that the old building needed rebuild due to some poor infrastructure for its plumbing, electrical, and main structure and to meet current building codes.
I understand that most the main panels were carefully removed before the demolition rather than destroyed. Does anyone know if there is a plan to reuse them?
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Thanks Br. Tanner for the video! For those wondering I actually have an uncle who worked in the department of the church that decided the demolition of the Provo temple. So for those curious basically what it comes down to is the issue was when the temple was built in the 1970s it was made of novel materials and innovative materials of it's time, however, these materials later proved problematic. The issue that sealed the fate of the Provo temple though was that the foundation of the temple had gone bad and would have to be replaced, combine that with the fact the outside walls also had issues, and all the piping and wires, ventilation and everything had to be taken out too, plus the temple itself would not withstand a major earthquake. As a result when it came down to it, if you take out the walls, and foundation, and have to replace all the wires and pipes you start wondering what is left. Hence it was easier to tear it down and rebuild it than try to fix it. Plus with the new temple, design they are going to make it larger and give it more rooms for temple work which many temple leaders deeply wanted. The Ogden temple, which is this temple's sister had the same problems. In fact, plans for the demolition of Provo were known back in 2010 when Ogden was being redesigned as the temple are identical so they decided to do both at the same time. However, Salt Lake, Jordan River, and other temple renovations took priority as they were in more desperate need of repair and the church didn't want to close all the biggest temples at the same time for renovation (we had fewer temples back then). So Provo was put as a lower priority, especially as the Provo City Center temple took precedence due to the tabernacle burning down. The point I guess I'm trying to make is this wasn't a spontaneous decision, the problems with this design had been known about for a long time. It is sad to see it go, but also at the end of the day it is a house of the Lord and we must keep the lord's houses working so they can do their work for him. We try our best but sometimes we have to fix our mistakes. Once the new replacement is built it will help serve the lord in the same way the old one did. (Remember even the temple at Jerusalem has been rebuilt multiple times in its history too). The new temple is going to be great and will be able to do far more work than the old one was able to do and do it much better, we need the temples working for all the work we have ahead. It's going to be great, I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks for your long and detailed explanation.
What were these "novel materials"?
I went to the Provo Temple Dedication. What a gift this temple has been to so many!
I still don't know why the Provo Temple needed to come down! What a sad day when a temple is destroyed. It was an iconic temple which showed up every time there was a BYU football game. It will be curious to see what shows up over the next few seasons.
Or, you may want to turn the sound up!!
That is so sad to watch! I was there from the ground breaking through the dedication and beyond.
Are you related to Sandra Tanner? I thank God almost every day for that wonderful woman.
It doesn't seem to me that reinforced concrete and steel construction is that novel. The basic construction materials and methods used in the Provo Temple construction are not much different than those used in many buildings today. Undoubtedly, the mechanical systems needed updating, but that has been done in numerous other temples. I have heard rumors about the problems that the temple had, but they are nothing more than rumors. The reality is that influential people at Church headquarters had it out for the Provo Temple and decided it needed to go, regardless of how the local people felt. The demolition of the temple showed a blatant disregard for what many people considered a personally sacred structure.
So sad. So unnecessary. I'm so heartbroken. 😢😢
See my comment above.
The Ogden Temple was of similar design and the inner core was saved when it was remodeled a few years ago, I'm curious why the Provo Temple was not similarly remodeled instead of being completely gutted. ... thx for the posting!
I really do not know all the reasons why the temple was demolished, but I have talked to people who have told me stories about all the major problems with the building and the heating and cooling.
The temple is also being moved slightly west on the property.
It will also be larger.
I don’t buy the excuses for why it’s coming down. There are way many more buildings in Utah County still standing that have worse infrastructure problems.
It was an unfortunate design. Excited for the new one
I understand that the old building needed rebuild due to some poor infrastructure for its plumbing, electrical, and main structure and to meet current building codes.
Yes, and that is just the beginning of the list of things that were wrong with the old building.
Was the Provo Temple torn down with the intention of building a bigger temple?
They have already started building the new temple just west of the old one.
No more wedding cake temples.
Why? 😪
See the other comments
I understand that most the main panels were carefully removed before the demolition rather than destroyed. Does anyone know if there is a plan to reuse them?
They are going to be repurposed as fence panels at a hog farm in Missouri.