Chicago Illinois Temple, Illinois, United States
5.0 (1 review) Sunday: Spent Ranking #10 in Glenview Religious Sites
Beautiful church in an idyllic setting
The Chicago Illinois Temple is the 35th temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is the 2nd of three temples that have been built in Illinois. The temple is characterized by its six white-tipped spires rising from each corner of the building. The manicured grounds—including two captivating water features—are open for public enjoyment. The site of Chicago Illinois Temple was dedicated in August 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley, a member of the church's First Presidency. Two years later, the church itself was dedicated. The structure itself was constructed in gray buff marble and its roof features gray slate. Architects used a revolutionary design for LDS temples, adapting the traditional six-spire design and adding modern motifs. The Chicago temple is able to accommodate a broad spectrum of church members, from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds as Spanish, Polish, Korean and other Asian cultures, as well as members who are deaf. Construction of the temple also allowed local Latter-day Saints to contribute their means, talents, and time. Children donated pennies. Young women made dolls for the temple nursery. Women crocheted altar cloths. Many donated hours in helping with the open house, held 15 July–3 August 1985, during which over one hundred thousand people toured the temple. The temple now has a total of 29,751 square feet, five ordinance rooms, and four sealing rooms.
Address
4151 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60025-1200
Mobile
Website
http://www.lds.org/church/temples/chicago-illinois?lang=eng
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 10:35
User Ratings
5.0 based on (1 review)
