Boston Massachusetts Temple
| Boston Massachusetts Temple | ||||
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| Number | 100 | |||
| Dedication | October 1, 2000, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 8 acres (3.2 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 69,600 sq ft (6,470 m2) | |||
| Height | 139 ft (42 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Announced | September 30, 1995, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | June 13, 1997, by Richard G. Scott | |||
| Open house | August 29 – September 23, 2000 | |||
| Current president | Lee Roy LaPierre | |||
| Designed by | Tsoi/Kobus & Associates and Church A&E Services | |||
| Location | Belmont, Massachusetts, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 42°24′43.20720″N 71°11′17.1276″W / 42.4120020000°N 71.188091000°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Olympia white granite | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 4 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Boston Massachusetts Temple is the 100th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
The intent to build the temple was announced on September 30, 1995, by church president Gordon B. Hinckley during the church's general conference. The temple was the first to be built in Massachusetts.
The temple has a single attached end spire with a statue of the angel Moroni. The temple reflects a classic New England influence. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on June 13, 1997, conducted by Richard G. Scott of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.