Malad Second Ward Tabernacle facts for kids
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Malad Second Ward Tabernacle
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Eastern (front) and northern sides of the tabernacle
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 Location in Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Location | 20 S 100 W, Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho |
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| Area | >1 acre (>0.405 hectares) |
| Built | 1914–1915 |
| Architect | M. E. Anderson (from Brigham City, Utah) |
| Architectural style | Eclectic, influenced by the bungalow and possibly by the Romanesque Revival, among other things |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000803 |
| Added to NRHP | July 27, 1979 |
The Malad Second Ward Tabernacle is a special building for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malad City, Idaho. It's a type of tabernacle and also a meetinghouse, which is a place where people meet for church services.
This building is important because it's very large and has a unique mix of architectural styles. It also played a big part in the history of Oneida County. Long ago, Oneida County was one of the busiest places in Idaho. The tabernacle is one of seven buildings in Oneida County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a historically important place.
What the Building Looks Like
Outside Features
The outside of the tabernacle looks much like it did when it was first built. The main changes are that the old wooden doors were replaced with metal ones. Also, metal railings were added to the steps leading up to the entrance. Some small repairs were also done in 1985.
The building is made of red brick and has one tall story. It has a roof that slopes down on two sides, like a typical house roof. The building sits on a raised "look-out" basement".
There's a square tower at the northeast corner of the building. This tower has white stone trim and holds the main entrance. The front of the building also has a decorated gable, which is the triangular part of the wall under the roof. This gable also has white stone trim.
A large window in the center of the front wall is divided into three parts. It's made mostly of green stained glass and has a rounded top. Similar rounded designs are found above the other entrances and windows. The front and side entrances also have small roofs over them, supported by decorative wooden brackets.
History of the Tabernacle
When the Malad Second Ward Tabernacle was built, Malad City was a busy trading spot. It was located between Salt Lake Valley in Utah and Butte, Montana. The railroad came to Malad in 1906, and the city's population quickly grew. It doubled in just 15 years!
The tabernacle was designed by M. E. Anderson, an architect from Brigham City, Utah. Many local business people and community members helped pay for the building. The Mormon residents of Malad were very excited for the building to be finished. The local newspaper, Idaho Enterprise, often reported on its progress, sometimes even on the front page! When it was completed, the tabernacle was surrounded by open fields near the train station.
The original wooden doors were replaced with metal and glass doors, and metal railings were added to the steps. This likely happened around 1949.
On July 27, 1979, the tabernacle was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This happened after the Idaho State Historical Society suggested it. The building was recognized for its "ambitious scale and interesting adaptation of styles" and its "special significance within its particular community." At that time, there were large trees around the building, but they are no longer there today.
In 1985, some minor work was done on the building. These changes did not affect the main structure of the tabernacle.
The building used to be a stake center, which is a larger church building for many congregations. Now, a different building serves that purpose. The Malad Second Ward Tabernacle is currently used as a regular meetinghouse for three local congregations, called Wards.
See also
- Tabernacle (LDS Church)
- United Presbyterian Church (Malad City, Idaho)
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Idaho
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Oneida County, Idaho
- Oneida County, Idaho
