Redlands California Temple
| Redlands California Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Redlands California Temple | ||||
| Number | 116 | |||
| Dedication | September 14, 2003, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 4.6 acres (1.9 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 17,300 ft2 (1,610 m2) | |||
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| Announced | April 21, 2001, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | December 1, 2001, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf | |||
| Open house | August 9 – September 6, 2003 | |||
| Current president | Scott Bishop | |||
| Designed by | Lloyd Platt & Associates with Higginson & Cartozian | |||
| Location | Redlands, California, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 34°2′56.5″N 117°8′26.1″W / 34.049028°N 117.140583°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Light gray granite | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (movie, two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
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The Redlands California Temple is the 116th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The intent to construct the temple was announced April 21, 2001, by the church's First Presidency. The temple is the fifth in California. The temple has a single attached spire with a statue of the angel Moroni. The temple was designed by Lloyd Platt & Associates with associate firm Higginson & Cartozian, showcasing a Southern California traditional architectural style. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on December 1, 2001, conducted by Dieter F. Uchtdorf.