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Syracuse Utah Temple Grounds Coming to Life
The Syracuse Utah Temple grounds are teeming with plant life from the beautiful green leaves and grass to the bright yellow blossoms. The temple will be the first in the Church to operate with two baptistries. It is located on the west side of I-15 near the new West Davis Highway. The temple will be the third for Utah's Davis County, joining the Bountiful Utah Temple (1995) and Layton Utah Temple (2024).
Photo: Kerri Miller
Exterior Cladding of the Syracuse Utah Temple Completed
Scaffolding has been removed from the east and south sides of the Syracuse Utah Temple, marking the completion of the exterior stonework and window installation. Landscaping is progressing in the flowerbeds nearest the temple, which has been under construction for 39 months. Grass sod has been planted in the park strip along the street and in various locations across the grounds.
Photo: Dave Perkins
Syracuse Utah Temple: A Light in the Storm
The Syracuse Utah Temple was a comforting light during a recent storm that crossed the Wasatch Front, reminding us that in our lives, Jesus Christ is the light and life of the world. At the April 2020 general conference, Elder Ricardo P. Giménez said: "I sincerely want to share with you how valuable it is to know that Jesus Christ and His Atonement are the refuge that we all need, regardless of the storms that are battering our lives."
Photo: John Howes
Architectural and Landscape Lighting at the Syracuse Utah Temple
As the sun drops below the horizon at the Syracuse Utah Temple, architectural and landscape lighting is switched on, creating a mesmerizing scene of partially lit walls and trees against a backdrop of blue and pink skies. The temple sits on the west side of Davis County, which is Utah's smallest county by land area but third largest by population. The county was established in 1850 and named after early pioneer leader, Daniel C. Davis.
Photo: Brad Mickelson
Welcome Center Moved from the Syracuse Utah Temple Site
To accommodate the extensive landscaping taking place on the Syracuse Utah Temple grounds, the Welcome Center has been moved off the property while potted plants and flowers are delivered by the hundreds. The original construction barrier has been replaced with a simple chain-link fence that runs along the sidewalk. The park strips between the street curbing and the sidewalks are also being landscaped.
Photo: Clayton Ingram
Trees Putting on Leaves at the Syracuse Utah Temple Grounds
At the driveway entrance to the Syracuse Utah Temple site, cladding of the beautifully ornamented monument sign has been completed, while cladding of the temple facade is still being finalized. The numerous trees on and around the entrance plaza have put on their leaves, but much more work remains to fully softscape the grounds. Next Wednesday will be the temple's three-year groundbreaking anniversary.
Photo: Remi
Cladding the Syracuse Utah Temple Monument Sign
The concrete core and footing for the monument sign of the Syracuse Utah Temple have been installed, and several pieces of stone cladding are in place, coordinating beautifully with the temple exterior. Cladding of the temple began nearly two years ago, and very little remains to be completed. The Syracuse temple is the third to be constructed in Davis County, following the Bountiful Utah Temple (1995) and Layton Utah Temple (2024), which will be dedicated next month.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Installing Art Glass in the Syracuse Utah Temple
Gorgeous panes of art glass are being installed on the top floor of the Syracuse Utah Temple. The vibrant sheets of glass will run from the top floor to the ground floor in a breathtaking swath of floral shapes and colors down the east facade. The Holiness to the Lord panel has been prominently installed, also on the east side. Fence posts are being clad in stone that matches the temple exterior.
Photo: Tyler Lloyd
Lighting the Exterior of the Syracuse Utah Temple
What will the Syracuse Utah Temple look like lit up at night? Davis County residents got a glimpse last night when lights were shone on the north wall and steeple of the majestic edifice. Interior lights and snow-capped mountains added to the beauty of the scene. Scaffolding remains on the south and east sides of the temple and around the base of the steeple. Finish work is progressing inside.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Masonry Wall Installed Around the Syracuse Utah Temple Site
At the western and southern extents of the Syracuse Utah Temple site, a masonry wall has been installed along the property lines. The temple faces 2500 W in Syracuse and is surrounded by farmland on three sides. With the majority of the hardscape in place, a significant amount of planting on the grounds is anticipated to occur in the spring. Scaffolding surrounds the base of the steeple and three sides of the upper walls where stone cladding and joint filling is progressing.
Photo: Steve Miller
North Side Scaffolding Removed from the Syracuse Utah Temple
Scaffolding has been removed from the north side of the Syracuse Utah Temple where stone cladding has been completed, and the joints have been filled. Cladding of the exterior first began 20 months ago, and work continues on the facade and around the base of the steeple. With soil and irrigation lines in place, the garden areas on the temple grounds are ready for additional planting in the spring.
Photo: Lincoln Johnson
Syracuse Utah Temple Visible from West Davis Highway
The first leg of the West Davis Highway project opened today, boasting beautiful views of the Syracuse Utah Temple. The four-lane divided highway, located in western Davis County, spans 16 miles from West Point on the north to Farmington on the south. The highway will improve access to the temple, which stands about a half mile east of the new roadway. Construction began in 2021 on both the highway and the temple.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Fall Days at the Syracuse Utah Temple Site
The young trees on the grounds of the Syracuse Utah Temple have put on beautiful autumn leaves. The entrance plaza at the east end features twenty-four trees, twelve on each side of the center planter. Lamp posts have been installed next to the plaza and its connecting walkways. Most of the main body of the temple has been clad in stone. The central facade and steeple will soon follow.
Photo: Michelle Hellewell
Installing Stained Glass in the Tower of the Syracuse Utah Temple
Last week at the Syracuse Utah Temple site, cranes carefully lifted panes of stained glass to the top of the building for installation in the tower. Stained glass is a prominent feature of this house of the Lord. The fenestration of the facade emphasizes the midline of the edifice with a wide swath of vivid stained glass, ornamental spandrels, and thick mullions.
Photo: Josh Blair
Syracuse Utah Temple Spire Installed Yesterday
The two main segments of the Syracuse Utah Temple spire were lifted into place by crane yesterday and secured to the top of the tower. The spire adds significantly to the aesthetics of the beautiful building, which has been under construction for 27 months. The temple's unique design features curved exterior walls, two main floor baptistries, and a stunning column of stained-glass windows down the center of the facade.
Photo: Remi
Spire Segments Delivered to the Syracuse Utah Temple Site
The segments for the spire of the Syracuse Utah Temple were delivered by flatbed trailer today. The brass-colored structure will rise from the top of the windowed tower that sits over the front of the building. The temple is the third to be constructed in Davis County. The first was the Bountiful Utah Temple, dedicated in 1995. The second was the Layton Utah Temple, which is expected to be dedicated in 2024.
Photo: Steve Miller
Trees Delivered to the Syracuse Utah Temple Grounds
Soft landscaping is getting underway on the grounds of the Syracuse Utah Temple where trees have been delivered for planting. The majority of the hardscape is in place, and irrigation lines have been installed. The temple is one of ten currently under construction in the state of Utah at various stages of the completion. The Orem Utah Temple is finished and will be dedicated in January while the Heber Valley Utah Temple has had a groundbreaking, but full-scale construction has not yet begun.
Photo: Michelle Hellewell
Landscaping and Interior Work Advancing at the Syracuse Utah Temple
An orange glow settles on the horizon behind the Syracuse Utah Temple as the sun dips below the skyline. The interior lights give a glimpse of the early finish work that is taking place on the main floor. On the grounds, sprinkler pipes are being installed including in the park strip that runs next to the street in front of the temple. Work continues on cladding the upper walls and sheathing the steeple.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Facade of Syracuse Utah Temple Sheathed
Sheathing boards have been secured to the facade of the Syracuse Utah Temple and to portions of the steeple. Sheathing began over 15 months ago, and cladding started a few months later. The majority of the ground floor walls and upper walls have now been clad, and the facade will follow soon after. The east and west plazas continue to take shape and are expected to progress quickly through the summer months. Glass is being installed in the window openings.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Hardscaping Ramps Up at the Syracuse Utah Temple
Spring weather at the Syracuse Utah Temple has allowed construction crews to resume work on the hardscape. At the east plaza, concrete forms are being set and irrigation lines are being run to support the extensive gardens. Large concrete planters are also being added to the west plaza. Stone cladding continues on the upper walls while window installation is carried out. Construction has been underway for nearly two years.
Photo: Lincoln J.
Scaffolding Added Around the Syracuse Utah Temple Steeple
Stone cladding is progressing up the upper north face of the Syracuse Utah Temple and inching closer toward the roofline. Scaffolding now surrounds the steeple frame for the upcoming sheathing and cladding of that structure. The ground floor is enclosed, allowing drywall and other interior finish work to move forward. The temple is surrounded by beautiful farmland and has been under construction for 22 months.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Sheathing the Upper Walls of the Syracuse Utah Temple
Crews have turned the upper structure of the Syracuse Utah Temple a bright yellow, as sheathing boards are installed. They stand in contrast to the ground floor, which is clad in a subdued light-gray stone. Cladding has been completed on the north, west, and south sides of the ground floor, including the rear portico, and is now moving up the upper walls of the north side under plastic sheeting.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Winter Weather at the Syracuse Utah Temple
Several inches of snow lie on the grounds of the Syracuse Utah Temple, which has been wrapped in plastic sheeting to protect the interior from the encroaching cold and wind. Framing continues inside the structure while on the exterior, stone cladding has been completed on three of the four sides of the ground floor. Much of the concrete for the hardscape has been installed.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Monument Sign Base Installed at the Syracuse Utah Temple
The concrete core and footing for the monument sign at the Syracuse Utah Temple site has been installed on the grounds, directly in line with the center of the temple. The concrete will be faced with inscribed stone panels that coordinate with the stone cladding on the temple. Cladding of the ground floor walls continues while crews are using scaffolding along the upper walls to prepare them for sheathing and cladding. Work on the hardscape at the front and rear sides of the building is also progressing.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Hardscaping the Syracuse Utah Temple Grounds
Concrete crews at the Syracuse Utah Temple are currently installing the hard elements of the landscape. A beautiful entrance plaza is under construction at the front of the building, featuring a series of planters and curved retaining walls. At the rear of the building, planter footings are being poured. Cladding of the ground floor continues with most of the north and west sides completed and work progressing on the south.
Photo: Michelle Hellewell
Structural Framing Completed for the Syracuse Utah Temple
The steel frame for the Syracuse Utah Temple has topped out with the completion of the steeple body, which will eventually be clad and capped with a tapering metal spire. Although structural framing for the building is finished, interior and light exterior framing continues. On the east (front) side of the temple, brackets have been installed for cladding the exterior of the ground floor, and metal arches have been welded into place for the arched entryways and windows.
Photo: Aiden Chandler
Steeple Frame Grows Taller Over the Syracuse Utah Temple
Additional framing has been erected for the steeple rising over the east end of the Syracuse Utah Temple. Light framing for the second floor exterior walls is underway, and stone cladding is making progress on the main floor, having wrapped from the north side to the west end. Ductwork for the air handling system is visible at the corners of the temple, and concrete blocks are being set for the structural walls of the maintenance building.
Photo: Brad Mickelson
Framing the Tower for the Syracuse Utah Temple
Steel beams have been bolted to the columns forming the base of the steeple for the Syracuse Utah Temple. This structure will grow taller and eventually be capped by a long tapering spire. A third floor staircase has been installed, providing access to the mechanical level above. White sheathing along the ground floor is being wrapped in a yellow waterproofing membrane. Exterior cladding has been installed along the north side.
Photo: Chad James L. Fournier
Forms Set for South Baptismal Font of Syracuse Utah Temple
The circular forms for the concrete support of the south side baptismal font in the Syracuse Utah Temple are in place. A second font will be located on the north side. Cladding has been installed along the northeast wall of the main floor, and sheathing has been attached and sealed along the northwest wall. Structural framing has reach the mechanical level that sits over the third floor. Additional framing will be installed for the body of the steeple.
Photo: Rory Wallwork
Patterned Stone Panels Attached to the Syracuse Utah Temple
At the northeast corner of the Syracuse Utah Temple, stone panels have made their debut along a large section of the exterior, moving forward the work of construction and providing a finished example to the crews. The stone moldings feature a beautiful repeated pattern that ornament the walls. Structural framing of the third floor is all but finished, and light framing of the interior and exterior continues on the first floor. Ductwork is being installed for the air handling system.