Logan Temple: The First 100 Years

by Nolan Porter Olsen

Logan Temple The First 100 Years was written by Nolan Porter Olsen, published by Keith W. Watkins and Sons and was printed in 1983 in a Hardcover binding.

Genres: History

274 pages

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very few interesting anecdotes,but it was neat/interesting to learn the how and where of building this temple.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a historical book about the history of the Logan Temple. It is a factual book giving much detail to the building of the temple all that was entailed with it down to how much it cost, how much material was use, and the names of every officiator from 1877-1977. There are quite a number of spiritual stories involved with the temple. Some of them are so unbelievably amazing. One of them in particular talks about how the temple president saw a bunch of people outside the temple one day. So he went out to greet them and was talking to the leader of the group and he said he was Satan and he did not like what was being done at the temple and they had come to stop it. Then he said if you don’t stop the work, then I will scatter my people throughout the valleys and we will keep the people from coming to the temple. The President used the power of the priesthood and commanded him to depart. He said within 4 to 5 minutes they were gone and they just disappeared into thin air and were gone. The next ten 10 to 12 years they could have closed the temple because very little work was accomplished.

There are also stories of Nephite Warriors guarding the temple, because the United States Government was after them for their polygamy records.

[Alan Marchant · Rating 4 out of 5]

By contemporary standards, this book is a documentary, not a history. It is an affectionate compilation of stories related to the construction (and reconstruction) of the beautiful Mormon Temple that remains the visual and cultural axis of Cache Valley.

If you live in Cache Valley, this book provides fascinating insights into the lifestyles, values, and perspectives of the 2nd generation. It will reinforce your appreciation for their sacrifices.

You can find this book in library collections throughout Utah.

[Dad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the stories of the Logan Temple. It has been a part of my life. My dad and other relatives told us stories about this temple and its first President: Marriner Wood Merrill, my 2nd great grandfather. There are some miraculous happenings but such is the work of the Lord. I was born near the temple but grew up in Roy. I have since returned to be sealed there to my wife Kristy. We do temple ordinances there for my ancestors. It is still a beautiful and unique building.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the inside stories of the events and people connected to the building of the this temple. I had heard the story of the legions of satan appearing on the temple grounds and being commanded to leave, but to read the actual account from the temple president was chilling. Cache valley has always held a special place in my heart.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

We were close friends of the son of Nolan Olsen the author of this book. We heard him speak in a fireside about some of the events that transpired. I knew I had to have this book and have read it several times over the years. Wonderful uplifting historical accounts of the history of the building of the temple and the people who were in Logan and were blessed by the temple in their midst.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

My parents had this on bookshelf for many years. Finally I grew desperate for reading material and picked it up. I found it engaging and fascinating in its detail. I recommend this to anyone who has opportunity. my true read date cannot be recorded correctly using the native calendar feature herein without patience to roll the clock back 45 years. I would place this reading c. 1975.

[Kathy Schroder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved it. I have to say I kind of skimmed the first half of it because it described where they got the mortar, wood, stones, etc... and I just wanted to read some of the neat stories in it. Really good!

[Jeffrey]

I liked this book. It gave a flavor of what it was like to live in Cash Valley. The spiritual stories were fun to read. My Grandmother who was daughter to one of the Presidents told me many more stories. I loved them all.

[Art · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed all the stories about the beautiful Logan Temple. Although the Salt Lake Temple is still my favorite temple, I have developed a love for the Logan Temple and appreciate all the sacrifices people made in the late 1800s to build it.

[Kathleen Hatch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting and uplifting. This is a history of the building, re-building and operations of the Logan Temple. Lots of stories are also included that have been passed down over the years, many spiritual, some humorous but all very inspiring.

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and Educational

[Camilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories this book contains are amazing, and it makes you wonder, in a sort of awe.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the stories and pictures in this book!

[Nancy Hubbard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read through this today and found a few ancestors that had contributed to the building of the Temple in many ways.