Utah Stake Tabernacle (First Provo Tabernacle)
The Utah Stake Tabernacle was the first tabernacle in Provo, constructed near the site of the current Provo Temple conversion that was the second tabernacle built. In 1856 the ground was dedicated as a site for Utah Stake Tabernacle. Construction commenced in 1863. It was designed similar to a New England church. Apparently, Brigham Young ordered the design to remind the youth of the land their parents and grandparents left behind. The edifice was three stories high, 81 feet long, 47 feet wide, belfry 80 feet. Built of adobe with rock foundation 7 feet at base, 4 feet at top. A bell in the belfry called the people to church, sounded alarms, and curfew for many years. The building was dedicated by President John Taylor September 1867. It served Utah Stake until 1883 when a new Tabernacle was erected. Brigham Young said the first one was too small. Thereafter the old tabernacle was used for special occasions until 1919 when it was razed.
LDS Historic Sights
LEFT: Utah Stake Tabernacle 1856 -1919
RIGHT: Provo Tabernacle 1883 - 2010 (Rebuilt after fire as a temple)
LEFT: Utah Stake Tabernacle 1856 -1919
RIGHT: Provo Tabernacle 1883 - 2010 (Rebuilt after fire as a temple)
View from up on the roof
Utah Stake Tabernacle
Unearthed Utah Stake Tabernacle foundation in 2014 while converting the Provo Tabernacle to a temple.
