The First Presidency of the Church — Church President Spencer W. Kimball; President N. Eldon Tanner, first counselor; and President Marion G. Romney, second counselor — announced plans to build a temple in Seattle, Washington, to a group of Latter-day Saints in the Seattle area on Nov. 15, 1975.
Saints had been waiting for this for so long, that many already had temple funds set aside to help with the construction, so they knew as soon as it was announced, donations were pouring in. 3.2 million raised by members from Alaska to oregon, 11 million dollar total cost
Because the Seattle Washington Temple would be situated near the Bellevue Airfield, the proposed height of the spire was reduced, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the angel Moroni statue. When the airfield closed in 1983, the light was permanently shut off and later removed.
Announcement: 15 November 1975
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 27 May 1978 by Marion G. Romney
Public Open House: 7 October–8 November 1980
Dedication: 17–21 November 1980 by Spencer W. Kimball
Site: 23.5 acres | 9.5 hectares
Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms, twelve sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area: 110,000 square feet | 10,219 square meters
Height: 179 feet | 54.6 meters
Elevation: 412 feet | 126 meters
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