Seattle Washington Temple
| Seattle Washington Temple | ||||
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| Number | 19 | |||
| Dedication | November 17, 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Site | 23.5 acres (9.5 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2) | |||
| Height | 179 ft (55 m) | |||
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| Announced | November 15, 1975, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | May 27, 1978, by Marion G. Romney | |||
| Open house | October 7 – November 8, 1980 | |||
| Designed by | Emil B. Fetzer | |||
| Location | Bellevue, Washington, U.S. | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 47°35′2.651999″N 122°8′27.15360″W / 47.58406999972°N 122.1408760000°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Reinforced concrete faced with white marble aggregate and cast stone | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 13 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Seattle Washington Temple (formerly the Seattle Temple) is the 21st constructed and 19th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the city of Bellevue, east of Seattle, it was the first to be built in the state of Washington. The temple has a modern single-spire design. The intent to build the temple was announced on November 15, 1975.
Due to its proximity to the Bellevue Airfield, the proposed height of the spire was reduced, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the angel Moroni statue. The airfield closed in 1983, and the light was shut off.