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In the two above articles, some of his details seem to be off (Oakland was the first domestic temple to use film, not Ogden) but most of it I have been able to find hints or at from other sources. Specifically, the suggested that building a temple in Provo and another in Ogden could be done cheaper than refurbishing either of the two aged temples.

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The conclusion was that so much of either temple would need to be redone to bring plumbing, wiring and accessibility up to code that it was cheaper to build new temples instead. It was actually in the 1960's, and President McKay asked the building departmentto look into doubling the capacity of Manti and Logan. Perhaps even if only the Gold Sealing Room,ordinance room murals and Celestial Room. 216) So hopefully somewhere there is extant that documentation that should be used to restore the interior as the pioneers fashioned it. Olsen book states that before the temple interior was destroyed that 'the BYU motion picture department.made a moving picture of the entire building and ita contents.and the church photographers took pictures of every scene, chandelier, wall and furnishings to preserve how the building looked' (Logan Temple p. BUT, when one thinks of the physical labor and real sacrifices of the pioneers in the area who gave most generously and consecrated their time, talents, possessions and really all they had- many as dirt poor immigrants- the destruction of their consecrated labors is especially upsetting. And yes, the primary purpose of the structure was and is to facilitate the work done therein. Also the original design was in some respects wasteful of the space (note the framed unused spaces between floors/rooms in the demolition photos). Yes, there was damage from 1917 fire which was never fully corrected (water damage, then rot to structural members etc) and the roof always leaked, among other faults. Frankly it physically sickens me as I think of the pioneer craftsmanship which has been lost in Logan (and in Coalville and many other places). Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos of the temple before the 'renovation.' I had to Look long and hard to find these pics some years ago.

I am a direct descendant of Cache Valley pioneers who built the Temple at Logan. In the 1917 fire, Armitage's painting was completely destroyed, so the temple purchased the Weggeland painting to replace it. Dan Weggeland, who was also in Logan to provide art for the temple, was so impressed with the painting that he duplicated it in 1897. It was originally painted by William Armitage in 1883. UPDATE: I found some information on this painting. I'm not sure if Armitage painted this, and Weggeland touched it up, or if they both painted it-I'd love to know the story.

In the corner is the note: 'Wm Armitage Dan Weggeland, 1897.' Both of these men are well-known artists who joined the Church both contributed to murals in this and other temples. It's huge-probably about 15 feet tall-and Christ is wearing pink and blue (which sounds weird, but it looks beautiful). This photo really doesn't do the painting justice.

The painting is now housed in the annex lobby, and all patrons view it as they enter the temple. At the bottom are the words, 'Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.' This is beautiful and appropriate for patrons who are about to enter the celestial room. At the end of the hallway that houses the veil is this portrait of Christ.