The Anchorage Alaska Temple

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The second of the new small temples, Anchorage incorporates several new features. For example, the Angel Moroni on the Monticello Temple is white, durring overcast days the statue seems to disappear because of its unobtrusive color. For the Anchorage Temple the Angel Moroni is gold as in all other temples. To give the temple an Alaskan feel the west wall includes several star stones set in the pattern of the Big Dipper. This constellation is important for two reasons. Since the Big Dipper points to the north star, and hence represents northern lands, it was used in the Alaskan state flag. Its pointing to the north star, which is the only fixed star in the sky, also symbolizes pointing the way to truth, and as such it is part of the symbolism on the exterior of the Salt Lake Temple. Also, stylized evergreen trees are seen on most of the doors, forget-me-nots, the Alaska State flower, decorate the Sealing Room, and the altars are decorated with Native American influenced designs.

The temple was announced in October 1997.
Ground was broken and construction begun on 17 April 1998.
The cornerstone was laid and the temple dedicated on 9-10 January 1999.
There is 1 Sealing room and 1 Ordinance room in the 6,700 square foot temple.
The spire is 70 feet tall.
The Anchorage Temple serves 6 Stakes, 1 Mission and 1 District in Alaska, Yukon and Northwest Territories.

Pictures of the Interior:

The Waiting Area.
Source: Church Media Pack.


The Bride's Room.
Source: Church Media Pack.


The Baptistry.
Source: Church Media Pack.


The Sealing Room.
Source: Church Media Pack.


The Endowment Room.
Source: Church Media Pack.


The Celestial Room.
Source: Church Media Pack.

Rooms not Pictured:
none

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