The Portland Temple is stunning! The architecture is a new take on the old tent style temple, but it's bigger and more ornate and fantastic. It is also a very busy temple! The people of Portland love the temple and the building, visitor center, and grounds are a hive of activity all the time. Listen along as we discover all we can about the temple.

Announcement:  7 April 1984
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  20 September 1986 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Public Open House:  15 June–8 July 1989  |  23 days
Dedication:  19–21 August 1989 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site:  7.3 acres  |  3.0 hectares
Exterior Finish:  White Vermont marble walls with green Vermont slate roof
Architectural Features:  Six attached spires and four domes with an angel Moroni statue
Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, fourteen sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area:  80,500 square feet  |  7,479 square meters
Height:  181 feet  |  55.2 meters
Elevation:  235 feet  |  72 meters

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