Los Angeles · California · United States
Los Angeles California Temple
DedicatedReference record
- Announced
- March 6, 1937
- Groundbreaking
- September 22, 1951
- Dedicated
- March 11, 1956
Overview
Los Angeles California Temple is in Los Angeles, California, United States. It was announced on March 6, 1937. Ground was broken on September 22, 1951. It was dedicated on March 11, 1956 by David O. McKay.
Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.
Timeline
- March 6, 1937Announced
- September 22, 1951GroundbreakingDavid O. McKay
- December 19, 1955 – February 18, 1956Public open house
- March 11, 1956DedicatedBy David O. McKay
12 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2027. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.
Architecture & details
| Elevation above sea level | 289 feet |
|---|---|
| Height | 257 feet |
| Order of dedication | 10th temple dedicated |
| Ordinance rooms | 1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 10 sealing |
| Site area | 13 acres |
| Floor area | 190,614 square feet |
Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Distribution center · Temple clothing rental · Patron housing · Visitors’ center
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