The Oakland California Temple is a gem in the bay area, it literally and figuratively lights up the neighborhood, and we have a lovely guest to talk about her love for this temple, and all temples. The Oakland Temple has a large inter-stake center next door that hosts over 1,000 events a year, and was once used by the Golden State Warriors as a practice facility -- we think. Anyway, please listen and if you learn something share the podcast with a friend.

Announcement:  23 January 1961

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  26 May 1962 by David O. McKay

Dedication:  17–19 November 1964 by David O. McKay

Rededication:  16 June 2019 by Dallin H. Oaks

Site:  18.1 acres  |  7.3 hectares

Architectural Features:  Central spire surrounded by four smaller spires

Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, seven sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area:  80,157 square feet  |  7,447 square meters

Height:  170 feet  |  51.8 meters