Phoenix Arizona Temple, Mormon temple in Phoenix, United States
The Phoenix Arizona Temple is a place of worship belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in a residential neighborhood in the western part of Phoenix, Arizona. The structure is made of precast concrete panels and features a single central spire rising from a one-story building with a basement level below.
The church announced plans for this temple in 2008, and construction followed in the early 2010s. The building was dedicated in 2014, completing a process that included design changes required by local zoning rules.
The temple belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which uses this type of building for ceremonies such as marriages and baptisms for the dead. Visitors often notice people arriving and leaving in formal clothing, especially on weekends.
The temple sits in a residential area in western Phoenix, with parking available on the grounds. The interior is open only to members of the church in good standing, but the exterior and grounds can be viewed from the surrounding streets.
The original plans called for a two-story building, but local height limits set by the city forced a redesign before construction could begin. The final version uses a basement level to accommodate the space that was removed from above ground, which is a rare arrangement for this type of temple.
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