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Show V '" J mmmmmmmm, I-1 i ' . ; ' - J twiiWliiWMWWilii lIlililliiililj.'liiiijflWMtl1'' Tfri'tiffl"lti't - W'ww"'"'- ' - Pa rowan 3rd Ward Chapel mentioned in Ensign PAROWAN - In the July issue of the Ensign Magazine the Parowan Third Ward Chapel is mentioned as one of the finest buildings still in use that was built in the early days of the church, using Gothic design similar to that used in The Alberta Canada Temple in the early 1900's. The other two churches mentioned were in Ogden, "The Ogden Deaf Branch" and the Montpelier Tabernacle Taber-nacle in Idaho. These structures constituted one of the most remarkable collections of early modern buildings anywhere, with buttressed walls, pointed windows and strong vertical lines. They became symbols of the people's dedication to the gospel, as well as their appreciation for beautiful things and fine worksmanship This architectural tradition can also be seen in the beautiful Utah Temples in St. George, Logan, Manti and Salt Lake City. The Parowan 3rd Ward Chapel was built beginning in 1915 and completed and dedicated in 1918. Cost of the building was $38.00.Ex-tensive $38.00.Ex-tensive use was made of native materials with the bricks being made at the William: Pendelton farm southwest south-west of town. The lime was burned at a kiln in the mouth of the canyon, and lumber was hauled from saw mills in the local mountains. The building was dedicated by An-thon An-thon H. Lund, a counselor to Church President Joseph F. Smith. After all the bills were paid the building committee com-mittee turned over a remaining $1,000 to the Bishop for maintenance of the chapel. Bishop Hans J. Mortensen had taken office in 1916 along with counselors coun-selors William C. Mitchell and David A. Matheson and clerk Joseph E. Ward. An addition was built on in 1960 to provide room for a growing ward. The chapel is still in excellent condition and exemplifies the beautiful pioneer heritage people of Parowan treasure and enjoy. The interior has only been altered slightly and still has the beautiful and elaborate chandelers installed in 1916. Parowan residents are very proud of their pioneer backgrounds and their ancestors who labored to build this beautiful church and the "Old Rock Church." As Pioneer Day approaches it seems fitting that we mention these fine accomplishments. |