Randolph Tabernacle facts for kids
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Randolph Tabernacle
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The Randolph Tabernacle in 2010
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 Location in Utah
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| Location | 25 S. Main Street, Randolph, Utah |
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| Built | 1898-1914 |
| Architect | John C. Gray |
| Architectural style | Victorian Eclectic |
| NRHP reference No. | 86000724 |
| Added to NRHP | April 10, 1986 |
The Randolph Tabernacle is a beautiful building in Randolph, Utah. It was built in a style called Victorian. This building is a meetinghouse for the local church group, known as the Randolph Ward. This group is part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The building is so grand that people often call it a "tabernacle." It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1986. This means it's an important historical site.
Building the Randolph Tabernacle
On July 5, 1898, people decided to build a large meetinghouse. They wanted it big enough for people from Randolph and nearby small towns. Even though it's called a tabernacle, it was mainly for one church group. Its large size and fancy style made people call it a tabernacle.
The people of the Randolph Ward paid for almost all of the building. It cost about $24,000, which was a lot of money back then! The brick walls were finished by 1901. The roof was completed in 1902. By November 1904, the building was ready to use. The first meeting was held there.
The tall, two-story tower was finished in 1909. The building was officially opened on July 26, 1914. A church leader named George Albert Smith dedicated it. The architect who designed the building was John C. Gray. He also served as the local church leader, called a bishop, from 1901 to 1921.
Changes Over Time
The Randolph Tabernacle has had a few updates over the years. Small changes were made in 1936 and 1977. A much bigger renovation happened between 1984 and 1985. During this time, they added a large section to the back. This new part included classrooms, a cultural hall, and offices. The meetinghouse is still used by the Randolph Ward today.
