Malad Second Ward Tabernacle, Historic Mormon tabernacle in Malad City, United States.
Malad Second Ward Tabernacle is a one-story red-brick building in Malad City, Idaho, set on an elevated look-out basement. A parapeted square corner tower with white stone trim holds the main entrance at the northeast corner, and a large round-headed tripartite window of mostly green stained glass fills the facade. White stone voussoir and keystone trim repeats above the window, the tower's blind arches and the entrance fanlights.
The Malad Second Ward Tabernacle was designed by M. E. Anderson, an architect then living in Brigham City, Utah, and built with contributions from local businessmen and residents. Its construction came after the railroad reached Malad in 1906, when the city was a commercial center between the Salt Lake Valley and Butte, Montana, and its population doubled within fifteen years. The Idaho Enterprise reported its progress on the front page several times. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 1979.
The building serves as a meeting space for multiple congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today. The interior spaces reflect the religious practices and community bonds that have taken place here for more than a century.
The building is located in downtown Malad City and is visible from the street with clear signage. Since this is an active meeting place, interior access may be limited, so it is wise to check beforehand for any visiting guidelines or open hours.
The architecture blends unusual elements of bungalow and Romanesque Revival styles, which is quite rare for religious buildings of this era. The green stained-glass tripartite windows are particularly noteworthy and stand out distinctly from the colors typically seen in comparable buildings.
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