Manhattan New York Temple

Manhattan New York Temple
Closed for renovation
(2011)
Map
Number119
DedicationJune 13, 2004, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Floor area20,630 sq ft (1,917 m2)
Height120 ft (37 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

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Manhattan New York Temple

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Additional information
AnnouncedAugust 7, 2002, by Gordon B. Hinckley
GroundbreakingSeptember 23, 2002, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Open houseMay 8 – June 5, 2004
Current presidentGeorge Kem Nixon
Designed byFrank Fernandez
LocationNew York City, U.S.
Geographic coordinates40°46′23.52719″N 73°58′53.34600″W / 40.7732019972°N 73.9814850000°W / 40.7732019972; -73.9814850000
Exterior finishLight, variegated granite
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms2
Clothing rentalYes
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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.

  1. ^ a b "Church News". Church News. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  2. ^ "Miracle in Manhattan: Temple dedicated in New York". Church News. 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  3. ^ "Manhattan New York Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-07-26.