Manhattan New York Temple

The Manhattan New York Temple is the 119th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is the church's second "high rise" temple to be constructed, after the Hong Kong China Temple, and the third converted from an existing building, after the Vernal Utah and Copenhagen Denmark temples. The intent to build the temple was announced by church president Gordon B. Hinckley on August 7, 2002. The temple is the first in New York City and is one of two in the state of New York–the other being the Palmyra New York Temple. The temple was designed by Frank Fernandez, using a modern architectural style. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction was held on September 23, 2002, conducted by Spencer J. Condie, a church general authority.

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