Deseret News | LDS Temple cornerstones preserve artifacts for the ages

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LDS Temple cornerstones preserve artifacts for the ages

chuckles55 | 7:31 p.m. Aug. 20, 2009

Ok... Interesting article, only its subject is 16 years old. Is there a place where one can view the cornerstone contents?

Cats | 8:41 p.m. Aug. 20, 2009

It's a feature article which doesn't have to be timely or on a recent topic.

Get a Clue | 12:07 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

This article is about the temple cornerstone and the dedication taking place this week. How can it be 16 years old? Yes, some of it went back into recent history. Some articles are historic in nature.

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Preserved ??? | 6:15 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

The picture doesn't make it look like they preserve the artifacts very well.

A better title might be: "Tried to preserve, failed, now trying to improve the preservation process" I've seen books 150 years old on a dusty bookshelf better preserved than what was put inside the preservation time capsule. Hopefully that newly dedicated family history building across the street from the temple will do its job at really preserving the documents.

SLC gal | 7:16 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

I believe the 16 years is in reference to the 1993 pictures. That 'scope stuff is kind of cool - just like they did with the Titanic, although with obvious differences.

Poorly Written | 7:35 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

This ariticle looked like it was going to talk about artifacts found in the Salt Lake Temple time capsule. After readiing 4 pages of every other temple, it said nothing about the photos associated with the article. I feel ripped-off. Please tell us about the Salt Lake Temple artifacts!

To "Preserved ???" | 7:51 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

Yeah, that is a MUCH better title. Are you kidding me??

Thomas | 8:33 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

How is this newsworthy?

historyrocks | 8:50 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

History is always newsworthy. Those who choose not to learn from it or appreciate it, repeat it. Fortunately we are learning from our forefathers mistakes, and doing a better job of protecting these precious documents!

Capstone | 9:13 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

What is the status of the capstone contents of the Salt Lake Temple?

Newsworthy? Yes... | 9:30 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

How is this newsworthy? Well, let's see... You are reading an article in the Deseret News - owned by the LDS church. Sorry if you are unfamiliar with this fact. This is very newsworthy to members of the LDS church. This interests me very much, as this is "my" temple. I have been involved with the Open House, and I love being in and near this beautiful building. The facts about cornerstones, and what goes in them, is very historical and interesting - especially when boxes are found that seem to have been forgotten about, as mentioned in this article about the AP statue. In many many years when the next generation opens these boxes, they will know just how we felt about this temple by what we put in this box.

Bear Rug | 10:01 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

I found the article refreshing. It's not about Obamacare, or Afghanistan, it's about something that many Utahns, and members of the LDS Church will find interesting. It's positive, and uplifting.

Trolling | 10:35 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

Thomas is not really here to read things about the LDS church. He was just here to troll. Otherwise, why would someone even click into the article?

Something Interesting | 10:52 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

I think the article should have mentioned something about the truly unique circumstance of this particular Temple Dedication; the fact that all Sacrament Meeting services in Utah have been cancelled this coming Sunday in an effort to encourage all Adult Temple recommend holders to attend the dedication service via satellite transmission. That has NEVER happened to my knowledge. Very interesting. It is clear, we as members, need to focus more on Temple Service.

John Z | 11:29 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009

History is often worth repeating.

To: Something Interesting | 1:50 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009

"all Adult Temple recommend holders"

8 yr. olds and above can attend also. We look forward to this great event.

Thanks,

A Bishop

BH | 2:14 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009

It shouldn't matter what faith you are of. History, and the preserving of today for others, is always interesting.

Why should it matter if a time capsule is from a Mormon temple or a Jewish synagogue, or an elementary grade school, or under an old farmhouse. It is history, and if we are fortunate that it was preserved well enough, tells us something of what was important enough to the people of that time, to preserve for us.

It is hard to understand why some find it necessary to be critical when people of an earlier time were not able to properly preserve something, so it would be ready for us. Who can always predict what conditions can affect the items.

Some may remember that a couple years ago a time capsule was opened in Oklahoma. A car had been put in it 50 years earlier, but unfortunately water had got inside and the car was nothing more than a rusted frame. But they tried. And it was interesting to see what they included with the car.

To A Bishop | 4:08 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009

I live across the street from the conference center. I was thinking it would be interesting to hear this dedication. Now, after the comment of being a recommend holder, I am wondering if I can get into the church. Yes, I as a non-LDS adult can view this or no, I am not invited even though it is in a church building and not a temple?

interested | 4:16 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009

With this comment from the article, "The cornerstone box is placed and secured the day before the dedication, without fanfare and without set plans or intent to ever open it." it seems interesting to read elsewhere in the paper about the man who found rice in his wall while remodeling. The contents in walls during construction are for purposes of those building and not neccessarily for those coming along later. Tributes to their deity or ensuring as well as they can the lasting of their efforts. Seems to happen in many cultures through many ages.

wondering? | 4:18 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009

How can a copy of the dedicatory prayer be put in the box if the box is placed before the dedication takes place? Or is it a set prayer that is the same for every dedication?

ticket information | 4:32 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009

Where can we get tickets? Are they sold out? This would be a cool part of our vacation.

funny | 5:31 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009

When they opened the time Capsule from WW2 that was in the base of the flagpole in front of the old Bingham High building in Copperton, they found LIVE GRENADES.

Time capsules are cool.

The headline wasn't descriptive of the story, but print journalism is suffering.

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Fragments of books were recovered Aug. 13, 1993, from the Salt Lake Temple record stone. Items were placed in 1857 but damaged by moisture and condensation inside the foundation stone over the 136-year period.

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