Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Vacation Day 4- Houston Texas Temple

On our way through Houston we stopped to see the Temple there. There was a security person there so we were able to walk the grounds to take our pictures!

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Announcement:  30 September 1997 
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  13 June 1998 by Lynn A. Mickelsen
Public Open House:  5–22 August 2000 
Dedication:  26–27 August 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site:  11 acres.
Exterior Finish:  Luna pearl granite.
Ordinance Rooms:  Two ordinance rooms (stationary) and three sealing.
Total Floor Area:  33,970 square feet.


Temple Facts
The Houston Texas Temple was the second temple built in Texas, following the Dallas Texas Temple (1984).

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