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, Wasatch County, Utah, USA. It was finished in 1889. This large building was used by members of Latter Day Saints for big meetings until 1965.
The tabernacle is quite spacious, with enough room for 1,500 people to sit. Because of its importance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1970. It was listed along with the Heber Amusement Hall, which is right next to it.
Building History
Work on the tabernacle started in 1887. The building was officially opened on May 5, 1889. Reports from that time say it cost about $30,000 to build.
Abram Hatch, who was the leader of the Wasatch Stake at the time, was in charge of the building project. The person who designed the building was an architect named Alexander Fortie.
Materials and Heating
The Wasatch Stake Tabernacle is made from red sandstone. This stone was dug up from a place called Lake Creek, which is east of Heber.
When it was first built, the tabernacle was heated by four potbelly stoves. There was one stove in each corner of the building. Over the years, some changes were made to the building. Additions were built in 1928 and again in 1954.
In 1980, Heber City bought the tabernacle. Today, it is used as a community hall for various events and gatherings.
Inside the Tabernacle
The interior of the Wasatch Stake Tabernacle has changed over time, but it still shows its history.
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Inside the Belfry (1967)
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Interior facing east (1967)
