Provo Tabernacle

A Relic Restored A treasured gem, the Provo Tabernacle bears close ties to BYU’s history and the surrounding community.

Built over 15 years, this iconic structure welcomed world-class musicians in the mid-1900s, including violinist Fritz Kreisler and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff. It also became the stage for BYU commencement ceremonies through the 1990s.

“It was a symbol of the industriousness of the pioneer Saints . . . a place for education and the performing arts, as well as a sacred space,” says BYU piano performance professor Robin Hancock.

Though ravaged by a fire in December 2011, this landmark will find new purpose as the Provo City Center Temple, set to be dedicated in March 2016.

––Margaret Willden