Take a look at the most recent progress on the Provo City Center Temple ... this is unreal!
Thank goodness for a tall hubby! Since almost the entire site is fenced off with construction fencing, only Grant's height made this vantage point possible!
They have literally dug out underneath the old Tabernacle, and have the entire framework (now fortified from the inside by a cement layer -- you can see it through the windows) is supported on scaffolding. It is unbelievable, especially when you see it in person! I have been bugging Grant for months to make sure to tell me if anything new is happening at the construction site (the court in Provo is just a block away from the old Tabernacle, and I'm never down there ... so I'm counting on him for updates!), and he kept shrugging and saying there wasn't much going on. Then I saw this aerial shot
the other day on Facebook of the supported structure, and Grant was in the dog house! (Not really. :) I am so grateful we were able to catch this in person before it gets filled in. It was a landmark point in the temple's progress, for sure!
the other day on Facebook of the supported structure, and Grant was in the dog house! (Not really. :) I am so grateful we were able to catch this in person before it gets filled in. It was a landmark point in the temple's progress, for sure!
Nope, not tepees! In the northeast corner of the temple lot sit the spires (is that the right word?) to the original Tabernacle, which I'm guessing they're hoping to preserve. Again, amazing since you can see obvious fire damage on most of them. Could this process be any more miraculous?!
Tracking the boys' growth as we watch the temple's progress! We were so glad the builders left a few gaps in the mostly covered-up construction fencing around the lot. It's kind of funny/scary to watch the heavy traffic on University Avenue slow in those couple spots so the passengers/drivers can catch a glimpse!
Mom and Dad, too! Photo courtesy of Eliot.
We can't wait! But watching the process is pretty amazing!
I just marvel at this temple construction. The construction of any temple is a miracle, but this labor of love seems a little extra monumental! The effort the Church is going to in order to preserve this historical building is inspiring. I cannot imagine being the engineers and construction crew entrusted with this very delicate project. Every time I am on the site, I can't help but get teary-eyed. This place means so much to us, and this process is just incredible to be a part of! Here's an article detailing more specifics of the temple's construction.
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