Who built the temple square in Utah?

Answer 1

Temple Square has been built and remodeled over time, but it was built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Brigham Young selected the site a few days after the Mormon Pioneers arrived in the area, in July 1847. Since then buildings have been built and torn down, all centered around the temple.

The Temple, which is the center of the square, took over 40 years to build (completed in 1893). It's construction was begun by Brigham Young, but it was not completed until Wilford Woodruff was President of the Church.

The Tabernacle, where the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings, was constructed in the 1860's, its construction was overseen by Brigham Young. It replaced a temporary Bowery, which was used to hold large meetings.

The Endowment House was built under the direction of Brigham Young used as a "temporary temple" from 1855 until Wilford Woodruff ordered it's destruction in 1889.

The Assembly hall replaced what was called the "Old Tabernacle" and was built in 1882 under the direction of John Taylor.

The Beaurau of Information Building and the observatory were replaced by two Visitors Centers in the mid 19th century, The Hotel Utah was remodeled to become the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in the 1990's, which holds offices, ballrooms, restauraunts, and a theatre. Additional buildings, such as the family history library, the church history and art museum, the conference center (dedicated in 2000), the relief society building and the church office building, were added later by subsequent church presidents. The most recent addition is the church history and archives building, dedicated in June 2009 by current Church President, Thomas S. Monson.