Casper Wyoming Temple Wiki

Plans to construct the Casper Wyoming Temple were announced by President Russell M. Nelson on 4 April 2021, at the 191st Annual General Conference.^[2]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “At April 2021 Conference, Prophet Announces 20 More Temples to Be Constructed,” 4 Apr. 2021.

It will be the second temple in Wyoming, joining the Star Valley Wyoming Temple located in Afton. Attendance at the temple site will be by invitation only.^[3]”Groundbreaking Date Set for the Casper Wyoming Temple,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 3 Sept. 2021.

A render of the Casper Wyoming Temple was released by the Church on 3 September 2021. The render indicates it will share the same floor plan as the Praia Cabo Verde Temple.^[5]”Groundbreaking Date Set for the Casper Wyoming Temple,” Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3 September 2021

The groundbreaking of the Casper Wyoming Temple was presided over by Elder S. Gifford Nielsen, North America Central Area president, on Oct. 9, 2021. Strong winds and cold temperatures caused most of the event to be moved inside a meetinghouse, but the breaking of ground outside still took place.

In his dedicatory prayer on the site, Elder Nielsen said, “Our hearts are full of gratitude as we contemplate the magnitude of what is about to happen. This gathering is an answer to many prayers. We can only imagine the celebration on the other side of the veil among those whose sacrifices prepared the way for the blessings we enjoy today. Our hearts rejoice with them.”^[7]“Groundbreaking Held for Casper Wyoming Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 9 Oct. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-held-for-casper-wyoming-temple.

A 13.3-acre parcel located at the intersection of N 800 West and W 100 North has been chosen as the location for the temple.

Site and Landscaping

The temple’s landscaping reflects the rocky prairie of the region, accomplished using large boulders and stones along with grasses to create movement and offer texture. Native plants dot the grounds. Multi-trunk trees add depth and interest, while evergreens, adapted to the harsh climate, provide winter interest. Concern for water conservation and respect for the location’s unique qualities have been driving forces in this temple’s design. The landscaping was done by Western Meadows of Payson, Utah.

The Casper Wyoming Temple is a steel-framed modular structure with steel superstructure for the upper parapet walls and tower.

Cladding

The structure supports an exterior cladding of cream colored glass-fiber-reinforced concrete.

Windows

Rectangular windows surround the exterior of the temple in sets of 2. The art glass design is based on local flora, such as Indian paintbrush, and geometric Native American patterns. The art glass was designed by McNicholas Architects, located in Chicago, Illinois, in conjunction with NWL Architects of Salt Lake City, Utah. It was fabricated by Glass Images & Creations, located in Orem, Utah, and installed by Jim Fenn of Bigfork, Montana

Transom panel

Each of the windows ont he temple is topped with a tall metal transom panal, engraved upon which are reproductions of the design motife ffound inside the window and interior designs.

Spandrel panel

The Celestial Room windows at the back of the temple feature narrow spandrel panels bridging the top portion and bottom portion of the windows. These panels are right in line with the seam between the upper and lower prefab modules that make up that portion of the temple.

Doors

The exterior doors were fabricated by NelBran Glass of Birmingham, Alabama, and installed by the Haskell Company of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The cornerstone of the temple is on the northernmost corner, on the side that faces North East (the front of the temple)

Atop the temple is a three-tiered tower with three rectangular windows on each side of the middle tier and one arched window on each side of the top tier.

The final atop the temple is a tall narrow cone with a flared ring near the base and a sphere seperating it from the steeple.

Casper Wyoming Temple is a single-story temple of approximately 9,950 square feet.

The general stone used thgouthout the temple is porcelain in the color Timeless Marfil.

Decorative lighting illuminates the entry, hallways and all major rooms. The decorative lighting was fabricated by Preciosa of the Czech Republic and installed by Casper Electric of Casper, Wyoming.

The doors are stained sapele and painted poplar wood. The hardware is bronze with a US4 Satin Brass finish. It was fabricated by Rockwood Hardware in Rockwood, Pennsylvania, and Baldwin Hardware in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. It was installed by the Haskell Company of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Decorative painting designs are based on local flora, such as Indian paintbrush, and geometric Native American patterns.

Entry

The entry and waiting area feature red, green and tan decorative rugs. The rugs were fabricated by Rugs International of Cartersville, Georgia, and installed by the Haskell Company of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Decorative Paint is featured on the cealing and upper walls.

Original artwork featured in the temple includes “Wyoming Sunrise” by Justin Hayward, “Wyoming Cottonwoods” by Grant Redden, “To Fulfill All Righteousness” and “Between Storms” by Albin Veselka and “Heaven’s Portal” by Jim Wilcox.

The accent stone used in the baptistry is granite in the color Coast Green. It was fabricated by Masonry Arts of Bessemer, Alabama, and installed by Global Stone & Tile of Vineyard, Utah.

The baptismal font railings are bronze with US4 Satin Brass finish and glass with a stained sapele wood cap. They were fabricated and installed by Wiemann Metalcraft of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Decorative Paint is featured on the cealing and upper walls.

The temple has 4 stationary Initiatory rooms, split 2 to each to the Men and Women’s dressing areas.

Decorative Paint is featured on the cealing and upper walls.

The intruction room was initially built with regular chairs that can be seen in the photos released by the church. The room was set up in a way that the room could be temporarily converted to a sealing room if needed as such. However, The interior video released by the church shows that the regular chairs have been replaced with theatre still fold down seats similar to thos used in most temples.

A custom green carpet tile is used in the instruction room. It was fabricated by Milliken of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and installed by Don’s Mobile Carpet of Casper, Wyoming.

Decorative Paint is featured on the cealing and upper walls.

Cream wool area rugs are used in the celestial room.The rugs were fabricated by Rugs International of Cartersville, Georgia, and installed by the Haskell Company of Salt Lake City, Utah.

A crystal chandelier hangs in the celestial room. The decorative lighting was fabricated by Preciosa of the Czech Republic and installed by Casper Electric of Casper, Wyoming.

Decorative Paint is featured on the cealing and upper walls.

If neccesary, the chairs and altar in the sealing room can be reconfigured to create a temporary second endowment room.

Cream wool area rugs are used in the and sealing room. The rugs were fabricated by Rugs International of Cartersville, Georgia, and installed by the Haskell Company of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The sealing room features crystal pendant lights. The decorative lighting was fabricated by Preciosa of the Czech Republic and installed by Casper Electric of Casper, Wyoming.

Decorative Paint is featured on the cealing and upper walls.

McNicholas Architects, NWL Architects, and JNC Design were each credited with having contributed to the interior design of the temple.

Haskell Company was the General contractor for the temple itself.