| Boston Massachusetts Temple | ||||
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| Number | 100 | |||
| Dedication | October 1, 2000, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 8 acres (3.2 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 69,600 sq ft (6,470 m2) | |||
| Height | 139 ft (42 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | September 30, 1995, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | June 13, 1997, by Richard G. Scott | |||
| Open house | August 29 – September 23, 2000 | |||
| Current president | Lee Roy LaPierre | |||
| Designed by | Tsoi/Kobus & Associates and Church A&E Services | |||
| Location | Belmont, Massachusetts, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 42°24′43.20720″N 71°11′17.1276″W / 42.4120020000°N 71.188091000°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Olympia white granite | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 4 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Boston Massachusetts Temple is the 100th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
The intent to build the temple was announced on September 30, 1995, by church president Gordon B. Hinckley during the church's general conference.[1] The temple was the first to be built in Massachusetts.[2]
The temple has a single attached end spire with a statue of the angel Moroni.[3] The temple reflects a classic New England influence. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on June 13, 1997, conducted by Richard G. Scott of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.[2]
- ^ Hinckley, President Gordon B. Hinckley President of the Church ImagePresident Gordon B. "Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Boston Massachusetts Temple". Church News. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Boston Massachusetts Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved August 16, 2024.