1 week ago
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Vacation Day 3- Dallas Texas Temple
We also stopped in Dallas to see the Temple there! It was hot as blazes especially when you factor in the humidity... But a beautiful temple and newly landscaped grounds.
Announcement: 1 April 1981
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 22 January 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Public Open House: 7–26 September 1984
Dedication: 19–24 October 1984 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Rededication: 5 March 1989 by Gordon B. Hinckley (addition only)
Site: 6 acres.
Exterior Finish: Faced with light-colored marble tiles and topped with a dark gray slate roof.
Ordinance Rooms: Five ordinance rooms (stationary) and four sealing.
Total Floor Area: 44,207 square feet.
Grounds Renovation
The grounds of the Dallas Texas Temple are currently being overhauled with several mature trees and sections of lawn being removed to make way for the improvements. The monument sign has been relocated outside the perimeter fence, and fencing along the front side of the property has been altered. Stairs have been added from the enlarged entry plaza to create better access to the grounds. Around the main spire, the water feature has been enlarged and modified to create a cascading fountain. The flower beds have been made larger and are replanted. Several walkways have been widened with added lighting and sitting areas.
Temple Locale
The six spires of the Dallas Texas Temple rise among the mature trees of a wooded residential area in northern Dallas. The dramatic spires coupled with the large sloping roof of the temple draw the eyes heavenward, indicative of the building's holy purpose. Trimmed hedges and vibrant flowers are highlights of the beautifully tended grounds.
