Category Archives: Idaho

I recently had lunch with a friend, and we talked about the good old days at BYU-Idaho. It really is a beautiful place.

Hope you enjoy the free print. (Let me know how printing and framing goes.)

Man, it was FREEZING in Rexburg. I was up there a few weeks ago for my bro’s graduation. It’s a beautiful campus. I was blown away with the new I-Center and the way they’ve remodeled the Manwaring Center—it’s like a giant mall. And I love the skywalks.

BYU-Idaho will always be my alma mater.

This is nearly the same as the shot I shared before, but it’s more symmetrical, and it’s landscape, rather than portrait. This is actually one of my favorite temple photos so far. But I hope to keep improving as I go too.

Here’s what’s going on with the renovation: 

(http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/boise/)

On May 10, 2011, the First Presidency issued a letter to priesthood leaders announcing the closure of the Boise Idaho Temple beginning Monday, July 11, 2011, to accommodate an extensive renovation of the building. Following the renovation, the temple will be rededicated. No anticipated construction timeline has been announced. During the closure, patrons will be accommodated at the Twin Falls Idaho Temple where clothing rental is not available, and ordinance work is generally scheduled by appointment. Please call 208-736-7070.

Interior. The interior of the temple will be renovated with new finishes and furnishings and remodeled restrooms. The structure will be reinforced with new shear walls, steel beams, floor joists, and floor sheathing. The mechanical mezzanine will be largely reconstructed, and mechanical access platforms will be added over hallways above a new suspended gypsum board ceiling. A fire sprinkler system will be installed throughout.

Landscaping. The current landscaping will be removed and replaced with a new landscaping plan featuring new concrete sidewalks, stairways, retaining walls, and planters; new plants, shrubs, and flowers; a new decorative water feature; and new benches and water fountains. Sections of the perimeter fence will also be modified.

Addition. On the south side of the temple, an existing 2,000-square-foot maintenance shop and storage area will be demolished. In its place, a 4,959-square-foot basement addition will be constructed to house a grounds shop, engineering/maintenance area, boiler room, and chiller room.

I was raised in Idaho, and I received my endowments at the Boise temple. I’ve also had several siblings and cousins who were married there (and Grandpa was the sealer). It’s a special temple to me.

I got this shot one morning right before the sun came up.

I was on my way home one weekend and decided to take a quick detour to see the Twin Falls temple. Luckily it was getting late enough that the lighting was decent. This is the only shot I liked though. (FYI, there were some cars in the lot, but my good friend Content-Aware Phil removed them for me. Thanks, Phil.)