| São Paulo Brazil Temple |
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| Number | 17 |
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| Dedication | October 30, 1978, by Spencer W. Kimball |
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| Site | 1.85 acres (0.75 ha) |
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| Floor area | 59,246 sq ft (5,504.1 m2) |
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| Announced | 1 March 1975, by Spencer W. Kimball |
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| Groundbreaking | 20 March 1976, by James E. Faust |
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| Open house | 17 January – 14 February 2004 (after renovations) |
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| Rededicated | 22 February 2004, by Gordon B. Hinckley |
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| Designed by | Emil B. Fetzer |
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| Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Geographic coordinates | 23°35′06″S 46°43′22″W / 23.5851°S 46.7227°W / -23.5851; -46.7227 |
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| Exterior finish | Cast stone composed of quartz and marble aggregates set in white cement |
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| Temple design | Spanish influenced modern, single-spire design |
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| Baptistries | 1 |
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| Ordinance rooms | 2 (Movie, stationary) |
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| Sealing rooms | 4 |
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| Clothing rental | yes |
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The São Paulo Brazil Temple (formerly the São Paulo Temple) is the 19th constructed and 17th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the Brazilian city of São Paulo, it was the first Latter-day Saint temple built in South America, and the first to use a single story, single spire design. The spire is 101 feet (31 m) tall. The intent to build the temple was announced on March 1, 1975, by church president Spencer W. Kimball at an area conference. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on March 20, 1976, conducted by James E. Faust.