MamaSheep Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Dh works a couple of blocks from there and took pics of the fire on his cell phone on the way to work this morning. This is quite a loss for the Provo community. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13693318&autostart=y http://www.abc4.com/content/news/story/UPDATE-Provo-Tabernacle-goes-up-in-flames/tvfssMlZ8kKcxi2DENInDQ.cspx Provo Tabernacle one of the oldest buildings in the state December 17th, 2010 @ 11:31am By Carole Mikita PROVO -- The Provo Tabernacle was built in 1883 and took 15 years to complete at a cost of $100,000. It is one of the oldest buildings in the state and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The building has octagonal towers at each of its four corners. Originally it featured a central tower 147 feet tall. That was taken down after it was linked to two roof collapses -- one in 1883 and another in 1949. The organ in the tabernacle was put in place in 1907 after four years of fundraising by wards in the area. In 1975 the tabernacle was placed on the national register of historic places. It was rededicated by the church in 1986 by then LDS church President Ezra Taft Benson. The tabernacle had seating for 3,000 people and was the venue for numerous concerts throughout the year. The tabernacle has been regularly used for events such as: Sunday stake conference meetings for local LDS stakes - sometimes two on the same Sunday (one stake in the morning, one in the afternoon). BYU college convocation sessions at April and August graduations. Community interfaith and patriotic services. Community concerts and performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I know! It was a such a beautiful old building. When my husband told me this morning, my first thought was about how it was almost all wooden, so it didn't stand a chance. Even the pillars were wooden. Then I thought about the beautiful organ. Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Heartbreaking!!! :( I loved going to the tabernacle for Stake Conference during my BYU days. Do they have any idea what caused the fire? I haven't had time to check out the news stories yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Heartbreaking!!! :( I loved going to the tabernacle for Stake Conference during my BYU days. Do they have any idea what caused the fire? I haven't had time to check out the news stories yet. I don't think they know yet. It sounds like they've been very focused on getting the fire put out, which has not been easy. The only statement I've found about the cause said that at this point they haven't seen anything suspicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 It is so sad! I can't imagine driving up University Avenue and not seeing the Tabernacle! Glad nobody was hurt...but goodness, what a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I don't think they know yet. It sounds like they've been very focused on getting the fire put out, which has not been easy. The only statement I've found about the cause said that at this point they haven't seen anything suspicious. I haven't heard a cause yet, either, but someone who was there last night for a concert said she smelled something "like a hot glue gun" but figured it was just from the lights and cameras filming the concert. It was a beautiful building and had great acoustics. I hope the church rebuilds it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Just to clarify, in case there is some confusion (from some of the comments I'm not sure...?...) this is a tabernacle in Provo, UT, near the BYU campus. It's not the very famous tabernacle up in Salt Lake that gives its name to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. That one is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Just to clarify, in case there is some confusion (from some of the comments I'm not sure...?...) this is a tabernacle in Provo, UT, near the BYU campus. It's not the very famous tabernacle up in Salt Lake that gives its name to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. That one is fine. If you're referring to my comments, I know which building it is. I attended a number of concerts there during my 10 years in Utah Valley. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 If you're referring to my comments, I know which building it is. I attended a number of concerts there during my 10 years in Utah Valley. :D Well, yours about the accoustics and Megan's about the pillars. Those are two of the things that people seem to comment most about regarding the SLC tabernacle. And it does seem that the one in Provo is less well-known outside UT. Anyway, like I said I wasn't sure, but thought I'd offer that clarification just in case. I'm glad it was unnecessary. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Well, yours about the accoustics and Megan's about the pillars. Those are two of the things that people seem to comment most about regarding the SLC tabernacle. And it does seem that the one in Provo is less well-known outside UT. Anyway, like I said I wasn't sure, but thought I'd offer that clarification just in case. I'm glad it was unnecessary. :) I just re-read my previous post and realized it came across a bit short and snippy. Not how I intended it at all! Thanks for your gracious reply. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 I just re-read my previous post and realized it came across a bit short and snippy. Not how I intended it at all! Thanks for your gracious reply. :001_smile: Oh, it's all good. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Thanks for clarifying which building. At first I thought you and they meant the building that used to be THE building for general conference. I have never been to Utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiana Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I can't imagine driving up University Avenue and not seeing the Tabernacle! I know! We're headed to Provo on Monday and it will be hard to drive up Univ. Ave. I was so sad after I clicked on KSL this morning and saw all the pictures. I haven't been there in several years, but do have quite a few wonderful memories connected to the Provo Tabernacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Thanks for clarifying which building. At first I thought you and they meant the building that used to be THE building for general conference. I have never been to Utah. Well I'm glad I clarified then. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 So here's an interesting follow-up: http://www.heraldextra.com/tabernacle/article_db328b06-0b0f-11e0-a131-001cc4c03286.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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