| Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple | ||||
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 East and south facades in July 2016 | ||||
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| Number | 152 | |||
| Dedication | September 18, 2016, by Henry B. Eyring[2] | |||
| Site | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 61,466 sq ft (5,710.4 m2) | |||
| Height | 208.2 ft (63.5 m) | |||
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| Church chronology | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | October 4, 2008, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | September 17, 2011, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Open house | Friday, August 5, 2016-Saturday, September 3, 2016 | |||
| Current president | Bradley Searight Mains | |||
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 39°57′32.17″N 75°10′5.07″W / 39.9589361°N 75.1680750°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Granite | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 4 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
| Notes | Announced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference.[1] | |||
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The Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. Completed in 2016, the intent to construct the temple was announced on October 4, 2008, during the church's general conference by LDS Church president Thomas S. Monson.[3] The temple is the church's first in the state of Pennsylvania, and the first temple between Washington, D.C., and New York City.[4]
- ^ a b Mikita, Carole (October 4, 2008). "LDS Church plans temples in Rome, 4 other locations". KSL.com. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ^ Weaver, Sarah Jane (September 18, 2016). "President Eyring dedicates temple in Philadelphia, the place 'where so much began'". Deseret News.
- ^ Dougherty, James M (October 4, 2008), "Rome LDS temple, four others announced", Deseret News, retrieved November 5, 2012
- ^ McCrystal, Laura (February 14, 2014). "Mormons to build 32-story tower near Center City". Philly.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.