News Releases Official news releases from the Church Facts About the Birmingham Alabama Temple 14 August 2000 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints What: The Birmingham Alabama Temple is the 98th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The temple has approximately 10,000 square feet of floor space and includes a Celestial Room, two endowment rooms seating 40 people in each room, two sealing rooms, and a baptistry. The exterior is Imperial Danby marble. The spire is topped by a gold statue of the Angel Moroni (Mo-RONE-eye). Where: The temple is located to the north of Birmingham. The mailing address is: 1927 Mount Olive Boulevard, Gardendale, Alabama 35071. Why: The temple is considered a “House of the Lord” where the Savior’s teachings are reaffirmed through marriage, baptism, and other sacred ordinances focusing on the eternal potential of family relationships. When: Plans for the temple were announced September 11, 1998 by the First Presidency of the Church. Groundbreaking services were held October 9, 1999. A public open house will be held Saturday, August 19, 2000 through Saturday, August 26, 2000 excluding Sunday, August 20, 2000. Tour times are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The last tour begins at 9:15 p.m. On Monday, tours will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 5:00 p.m. The temple will be formally dedicated Sunday, September 3, 2000. Who: The temple will primarily serve approximately 21,000 Latter-day Saints in Alabama.