Manhattan New York Temple

Manhattan New York Temple
Closed for renovation
(2011)
Number	119
Dedication	June 13, 2004, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site	0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Floor area	20,630 sq ft (1,917 m2)
Height	120 ft (37 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← Copenhagen Denmark Temple Manhattan New York Temple → San Antonio Texas Temple
Additional information
Announced	August 7, 2002, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Groundbreaking	September 23, 2002, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Open house	May 8 – June 5, 2004
Current president	George Kem Nixon
Designed by	Frank Fernandez
Location	New York City, U.S.
Geographic coordinates	40°46′23.52719″N 73°58′53.34600″W / 40.7732019972°N 73.9814850000°W / 40.7732019972; -73.9814850000
Exterior finish	Light, variegated granite
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms	2
Clothing rental	Yes
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The Manhattan New York Temple is the 119th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is the church's second "high rise" temple to be constructed, after the Hong Kong China Temple, and the third converted from an existing building, after the Vernal Utah and Copenhagen Denmark temples.^[1][2][3]

The intent to build the temple was announced by church president Gordon B. Hinckley on August 7, 2002. The temple is the first in New York City and is one of two in the state of New York–the other being the Palmyra New York Temple.^[1] The temple was designed by Frank Fernandez, using a modern architectural style. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction was held on September 23, 2002, conducted by Spencer J. Condie, a church general authority.