Wasatch Stake Tabernacle facts for kids
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Wasatch Stake Tabernacle
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 Location in Utah
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| Location | Bounded by Center, 1st North, Main, and 1st West Sts., Heber City, Utah |
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| Built | 1889 |
| Architect | Alex Fortie |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000633 |
| Added to NRHP | December 2, 1970 |
The Wasatch Stake Tabernacle is a historic building located in Heber City, Utah, USA. It was finished in 1889. For many years, it served as a special meeting place for the Latter Day Saints church. This building was used for very large gatherings until 1965.
The tabernacle is quite big, with enough seats for 1,500 people. Because of its importance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1970. It was listed along with the nearby Heber Amusement Hall.
Building the Tabernacle
Work on the Wasatch Stake Tabernacle began in 1887. The building was officially opened on May 5, 1889. Reports from that time say it cost about $30,000 to build. This was a lot of money back then!
Who Built It?
Abram Hatch, who was the leader of the Wasatch Stake at the time, was in charge of the building project. The design for the tabernacle was created by an architect named Alexander Fortie.
What It's Made Of
The tabernacle is built using red sandstone. This stone was brought from a place called Lake Creek, which is east of Heber. When it was first built, the tabernacle was kept warm by four potbelly stoves. There was one stove in each corner of the building.
Changes Over Time
The building had some updates and additions made in 1928 and again in 1954. In 1980, the tabernacle was sold to Heber City. Today, it is used as a community hall, hosting various events for the people of Heber City.
Images for kids
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Inside the Belfry (1967)
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Interior facing east (1967)
