Seattle Washington Temple Pictures
The Seattle Temple stands on a gently rising hill in Bellevue — its white marble aggregate spire rising above a grove of Washington evergreens, surrounded by cascading water features, family-themed statues, and vivid flowers that change with the seasons. The 1st temple built in the Pacific Northwest and the 19th in the world, it was dedicated on November 17, 1980 by President Spencer W. Kimball and has served members throughout western Washington for over 45 years. Our collection of Seattle Temple pictures, art prints, and paintings captures this beloved temple in a range of styles and sizes.
Sunrise Glow
by Rory Wallwork
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Morning Breaks
by Alan Fullmer
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Together Forever
by Rory Wallwork
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Glory to the Highest
by Rory Wallwork
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Summer Peace
by Rory Wallwork
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Summer Flowers and Sunset
by Rory Wallwork
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Everlasting
by Taylor Yardley
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For Eternity
by Rory Wallwork
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Daylight
by Rory Wallwork
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Summer Storm
by Rory Wallwork
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Summer Flowers
by Megan Kelly
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Last Light
by Megan Kelly
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Colors of Autumn
by Megan Kelly
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Flora Watercolor Painting
by Katauna Davis
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Watercolor Painting
by Mei Teng Kok
About the Seattle Washington Temple
Announced on November 15, 1975 and dedicated on November 17–21, 1980 by President Spencer W. Kimball, the Seattle Temple is the 19th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the 1st built in the Pacific Northwest. The 110,000-square-foot temple sits on 23.5 acres at 2808 148th Avenue SE in Bellevue — just off Interstate 90, directly across from Bellevue College. The single-spire design carries an Angel Moroni statue with a distinctive distinction: it is one of only five temples in the entire Church to depict the angel holding the gold plates rather than a trumpet. (The others are the Los Angeles California, Washington D.C., Jordan River Utah, and Mexico City Mexico temples.) The original proposed spire height was reduced because the site lies near the former Bellevue Airfield, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the Moroni statue — both the airfield and the light are long gone, the field having closed in 1983.
The Seattle Temple was the last temple dedicated by President Kimball, whose ailing health had led him to call Elder Gordon B. Hinckley as a third counselor in the First Presidency just four months earlier. Seventeen more temples would be dedicated during President Kimball's presidency before his passing in November 1985. The dedication itself was not without drama — a group of women chained themselves to the front gates in protest of the Church's position on the Equal Rights Amendment. The temple serves 31 stakes throughout western Washington and remains one of the most important Latter-day Saint institutions in the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle Temple Photos, Art & Prints
The Seattle Temple's evergreen-framed setting captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest in a way few subjects can — the white marble spire rising against the characteristically lush and green landscape of the greater Seattle area, whether in the vivid emerald tones of spring and summer or the misty, atmospheric light of autumn and winter. Our collection features photography and fine art capturing the temple in the dramatic and beautiful light conditions that define the Puget Sound region, from brilliant summer mornings to the moody greens of a Pacific Northwest rainscape.
Seattle Temple prints make a meaningful and inspirational gift for members throughout western Washington — and for anyone with a connection to this pioneer Pacific Northwest temple. Perfect for weddings, mission homecomings, new homes, and milestone occasions.