Freiberg Germany Temple |
33rd operating temple |
© 2006, Henry Gottschald. All rights reserved.
Location: Hainichener Strasse 64, Freiberg, Germany.
Site: 1 acre.
Exterior Finish: White German stucco plastered over 24-inch thick brick walls and a blue gray slate stone slab roof.
Temple Design: Modern, single-spire design with German influence—two high, Gothic-style arches run parallel with face of building and are bisected by two similar arches to form spire.
Number of Rooms: One ordinance room and two sealing.
Total Floor Area: 14,125 square feet.
Announcement: 9 October 1982 Site: 1 acre.
Exterior Finish: White German stucco plastered over 24-inch thick brick walls and a blue gray slate stone slab roof.
Temple Design: Modern, single-spire design with German influence—two high, Gothic-style arches run parallel with face of building and are bisected by two similar arches to form spire.
Number of Rooms: One ordinance room and two sealing.
Total Floor Area: 14,125 square feet.
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 23 April 1983 by Thomas S. Monson
Public Open House: 3–15 June 1985
Dedication: 29–30 June 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Rededication: 7 September 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Renovation
Quality construction materials were not available nor a statue of the angel Moroni permitted during the original construction of the temple, but the results were commendable. Dramatic changes in Germany allowed for renovation of the temple from 2001–2002 to the high standards of temples built today. Additional square footage extending to the east approximately doubled the size of the temple. New amenities included installation of twelve oxen to support the baptismal font, a non-patrons waiting room, a matron/brides room, and an office for the temple president. On December 20, 2001, an angel Moroni was placed atop the temple.1
1. "Angel statue added to Freiberg temple," Church News 12 Jan. 2002: 6.
