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Construction was to begin soon thereafter, but financial difficulties relating to the Great Depression and World War II delayed the groundbreaking until The temple plans were revised at this time to include a priesthood assembly room, an unusual feature in temples built after the Salt Lake Temple.

It was also expanded to accommodate an unprecedented patrons per session. This was the first temple with an angel Moroni statue since the Salt Lake Temple. When the statue was installed it faced southeast, as the temple does. It was later turned to face due east at the request of church president David O.

This was the last temple designed to use live actors instead of a film to present the endowment. The motion-picture presentation soon replaced the live actor presentation, and the progressive presentation in which patrons moved from one room to another was replaced with stationary ordinance rooms i.

In , the temple reverted to a progressive-style presentation of the endowment but still using a film and completely renovated the Terrestrial room. The Los Angeles California Temple was closed for renovations in late November , with reopening originally scheduled for May , but eventually delayed until July 11, Located at W.

The well manicured grounds are open to the public and are filled with various plants, including Canary Island Pine trees, several varieties of palm trees , Bird of Paradise trees, olive trees , and rare Chinese Ginkgo trees. Only one is absent this morning, because of the illness of his wife. This is probably the largest congregation ever assembled at a dedicatory service.

The Los Angeles California Temple was briefly captured in a scene from the Batman movie, which was filmed in Westwood. The Los Angeles California Temple closed for 10 weeks in its 25th anniversary year, , for remodeling and refurbishment. The addition of two rooms and audio visual equipment allowed sessions to begin every half hour in a stationary motion-picture presentation of the endowment. In , the Los Angeles California Temple was reverted to a progressive-style presentation of the endowment still using film.

The Terrestrial Room was completely renovated. In November , the Los Angeles California Temple closed for a seismic overhaul and renovation of the baptistry, reopening July 11, —the same year as the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the temple.

Malin, was placed atop the temple in October During one of his frequent visits to the temple, President David O. At this time, all living ordinances and limited proxy ordinances are being performed. All ordinances will be performed by appointment only and proxy ordinances may be limited to members residing in this designated temple district.

For these ordinances, the temple will have reduced staff and the number of guests may be limited. To schedule an appointment, please click the appointment link below.

If you are unable to use the online scheduling system, please contact the temple.