Wednesday, June 15, 2011
#7 Cache Stake Tabernacle
Also known as the Logan Tabernacle. Its foundation was laid in 1864, just eight years after the first Mormon settlers entered Cache Valley. The construction had two major delays. The first was to expand the building's originally-planned size. The second was in 1877 when building priorities shifted to the Logan Temple. In all, the tabernacle took 27 years to complete. Originally there were three stairways in front of the building leading up to a second story entryway. Those however were removed in the 1880's before the completion. The dedication took place in 1891 and was done by the LDS Church's President, Wilford Woodruff. It wasn't until the 1950's during a renovation that the baptismal font was added. Another renovation in 1989 restored the building to look more like the original.
I wanted to let you know about the next meeting of the Cache Valley Historical Society that will feature the recently renovated Logan Tabernacle. The lecture will take place in the tabernacle on Wed, Jan 14 at 7:00 PM. The speaker will be Emily Utt, historic properties specialist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Open to the public.
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