When was the building of the Salt Lake temple started and finished?
Started on April 6, 1853 and Finished 40 years later, April 6, 1893. Significance: Christ’s Birthday, Beginning of the Jewish New Year (Exodus 12:2), Israel’s Years in the Wilderness (Joshua 5:6). Golden Dedication Plate or Diadem of the Old Testament read “Holiness to the Lord” (Exodus 28:36). 02. What is the difference between the East side of the temple and the West side of the temple? East Side of the Temple is Higher [East 210 ft.- West 204 ft.]. Significance: East = Melchizedek Priest hood and West = Aaronic Priesthood. Three Towers Represent Presidencies; East = First Presidency and West = Presiding Bishopric. Twelve Pinnacles Represent Priesthood Body Surrounding the Presidency; East = Quorum of Twelve and West = High Council. Acnathus Buds and Leaves top each pinnacle and symbolize Rebirth and Resurrection. Significance: Rebirth and Resurrection are ordinance of the Priesthood. 03. Find the ‘missing window’? Windows Represent the Offices of the Priesthood. Significance: East =
