San Diego California Temple

San Diego California Temple
Number	45
Dedication	25 April 1993 (25 April 1993) by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site	7.2 acres (2.9 hectares)
Floor area	72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2)
Height	169 ft (52 m)
Preceded by	Toronto Ontario Temple
Followed by	Orlando Florida Temple
Official website • News & images
Additional information Announcement 7 April 1984 Groundbreaking 27 February 1988 by Ezra Taft Benson Open House 20 February – 3 April 1993 Current President G. Michael Finnigan (2011) Designed by William S. Lewis, Jr. Location 7474 Charmant Drive San Diego, California United States Exterior finish Marble chips in plaster Temple design Modern, two-tower Ordinance rooms 4 with Movie, stationary sessions Sealing rooms 8 Clothing rental Yes Cafeteria Full services Visitors' center No

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The stained glass wall of the West spire

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San Diego Temple at twilight, 2008

The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, it was built with two main spires, but unique to this temple are four smaller spires at the base of each main spire. The East spire is topped with the familiar Angel Moroni statue which adorns most LDS temples.

The exterior finish is marble chips in stucco, giving the building a white glow. Located just off Interstate 5, the temple is a major landmark when traveling the highway to or from San Diego. The temple is brightly illuminated making it even more noticeable at night.

The San Diego Temple was announced on April 7, 1984, and dedicated on April 30, 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7.2-acre (2.9 ha) plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72,000 square feet (6,700 m²).

Although there is no visitors' center, the church maintains the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town, San Diego.

Presidents

Notable temple presidents include Joe J. Christensen (1999–2002); David E. Sorensen (2005–08); and Bruce L. Olsen (2008–11).

See also

• Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California

External links

• Media related to at Wikimedia Commons
• Official San Diego Temple page
• San Diego California Temple page
• A website with several photos of the interior of the temple.
• Website dedicated to the San Diego Temple