This history of the Idaho Falls temple is very well annotated and includes details of almost every person and event involved in early Idaho Falls history. The temple was started during the Great Depression. The church had not built a temple for many years before this temple was constructed. Both the church and the community were very eager for this project. The church members were excited from a religious point of view. The community, including city leadership and chamber of commerce were also enthusiastic about having a grand building and the many jobs that would be provided by construction and the supporting of future visitors.
The book includes numerous pictures of people, maps and buildings. There are reproduced newspaper clippings as well as verbatim copies of various talks and newspaper articles. The narrative does jump around a bit, but can be read from about any location. Much of the book covers the building and initial dedication of the temple. However, there are some accounts of the operation of the temple. The special 24 hour operation as well as the first Black man to go through the temple are two stories that come to mind. The detailed accounts and pictures of people make this a great historical and family history resource.
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