Anyone who has strolled by downtown’s scaffolding-shrouded Salt Lake Temple may not be surprised by the news that the expected completion date of the iconic building’s massive renovation and seismic upgrade has been pushed back — again.
. Crews then will turn their attention to the southwest corner, necessitating the closure of the Assembly Hall and surrounding gardens for about a year.
A view in March 2023 of the northwest corner of Temple Square shows the development of the area where the North Visitors' Center once stood. It is estimated that new buildings and landscaping in the corner will be completed in early fall 2023 as part of the ongoing renovations to the temple and surrounding area in Salt Lake City.
When the iconic six-spired temple does reopen, the public open house promises to be a huge event — for members eager to see the makeover and for outsiders. Those who aren’t faithful Latter-day Saints have not stepped foot inside to tour the famed building since before its 1893 dedication. Temple Square traditionally draws millions of visitors a year, making it one of Utah’s top tourist attractions.
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