Newport Beach California Temple Construction Photos This web site can be reached at http://www.NBTemple.org

Panorama of Newport Beach California Temple Grounds on 6/17/05
Photo by Lisa Jarvie
Panorama of Newport Beach California Temple Grounds on 7/19/05
Photo by Chuck Bramwell
Panorama of Newport Beach California Temple Grounds on 7/23/05
Photo by Chuck Bramwell
Panorama of Newport Beach California Temple Grounds on 6/26/05
Photo by Chuck Bramwell
Panorama of Newport Beach California Temple Grounds on 6/09/05
Photo by Chuck Bramwell
Panorama of Newport Beach California Temple Grounds on 5/22/05
Photo by Chuck Bramwell

Newport Beach California Temple Artist's Rendition

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Newport Beach California Temple 7/14/05 Photo by Chuck Bramwell

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Newport Beach California Temple 8/24/05 Photo by Chuck Bramwell

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Newport Beach California Temple 2300 Bonita Canyon Road Newport Beach, California 92660 (949) 729-9148 Directions Milestones Announcement: April 21, 2001 Groundbreaking: August 15, 2003  Photos: 1 2 3 Public Open House: July 23 to August 20, 2005 except for Sundays Temple Youth Celebration: Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim Member Meeting: Saturday, August 27, 2005 4:00 PM Cornerstone Setting / Time Capsule Placement: August 27, 2005  Photos Cornerstone Ceremony by President Gordon B. Hinckley: August 28, 2005  Photos Dedication: Sunday, August 28, 2005, 4 Sessions Temple Open for Ordinances: Monday, August 29, 2005 The session times are: 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. The Temple is closed on Sunday and Monday. Please call (949) 729-9148 for an appointment. Significant Dates Nov. 8, 1991 -- 1st visit to the site by President Hinckley Approved options to acquire two sites: Parcel 1 for the NB Stake Center Parcel 2 for a possible future temple June 25, 1992 -- Acquisition of Parcel 1, initially for the NB Stake Center Nov. 1992 -- Decision to hold Parcel 1 for a possible future temple and to acquire Parcel 2 for the NBSC. April 30, 1993 -- Pres. Hinckley's 1st public mention of a possible OC temple -- made during a SD Temple dedication session Feb. 17, 2001 -- Pres. Hinckley's 2nd visit to the site prior to making the April 2001 formal public announcement Nov. 12, 2002 -- NB City Council approval of a Condit'l Use Permit to build the temple Aug. 15, 2003 -- Ground breaking ceremony Sept. 2003 -- All final City building permits issued Jan. 13, 2005 -- Angel Moroni placement (accompanied by a solar halo) Other Pertinent Facts Site Area -- 8.8 acres Open space -- 8.3 acres (95%) Building Area -- 15,757 occupied (1/2 acre lot coverage) Building Dimensions -- Average 197 feet by 113 feet One-story buillding, with basement mechanical & storage areas. Building Height -- 90 feet from ground to top of Angel. 35 feet to rooftop.

The purpose of this web site is to share photos documenting the construction of the Newport Beach Temple.


Angel Moroni being lifted from the truckbed on January 13, 2005 at 9:00 A.M.
Photo by Lisa Jarvie


Several layers of bubble wrap were pulled off and the trumpet was glued in place.
Photo by Lisa Jarvie


Angel Moroni was raised to a vertical position by a cable attached to a ring atop his head.
Photo by Lisa Jarvie


The crane lowered Angel Moroni into place on the steeple.
Photo by Lisa Jarvie


Front View of the Newport Beach Temple with Angel Moroni in place.
Photo by Kyle Dahl on January 13, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.


A beautiful photo of Angel Moroni by Kyle Dahl on January 13, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.


Rear View of the Newport Beach Temple from Bonita Canyon Road.
Photo by Chuck Bramwell on January 13, 2005 at 4:00 P.M.


Side View of the Newport Beach Temple with Angel Moroni in place.
Photo by Chuck Bramwell on January 13, 2005 at 4:00 P.M.


Workers and the Angel Moroni.
Photo by Chuck Bramwell on January 13, 2005 at 4:00 P.M.



Lots of photos from June to December, 2004 will be coming soon.



Newport Beach California Temple as of September 21, 2004
Aerial Foto by Jerry Dickson, San Diego



Newport Beach California Temple as of August 17, 2004
Aerial Foto by Jerry Dickson, San Diego



Newport Beach California Temple as of June 29, 2004
Aerial Foto by Jerry Dickson, San Diego



Newport Beach California Temple as of May 30, 2004 with forms for two new interior walls added


Newport Beach California Temple as of May 5, 2004


Newport Beach California Temple Foundation as of April 12, 2004 - Photo by Lisa Jarvie


Newport Beach California Temple Foundation as of April 12, 2004 - Photo by President Weatherford Clayton


Newport Beach California Temple Foundation as of March 17, 2004

Newport Beach California Temple Foundation as of February 1, 2004

Newport Beach California Temple Foundation as of January 7, 2004

Many More Temple Construction Photos Click on any of the Small Thumbnails to view the Medium Size Photo Click on the Medium Size Photo to view the Large Size Photo All photos taken by unless otherwise noted. If you have some photos to share, e-mail them to In particular, photos of the Groundbreaking Ceremonies of 8/15/03 are being sought. This is a private web site created, maintained, and paid for by Chuck Bramwell. Feel free to use these photos as you wish. This web site is not an official web site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I will try to keep everything in accordance with Church policy and procedure. To learn more about the Church, please visit the Church's official sites at LDS.org and Mormons.org. To view other Construction Photos including Interior Temple Photos, please visit: LDS.org's Newport Beach Temple Construction Photos and LDSChurchTemples.com's Newport Beach Temple Construction Photos The monthly "Temple Times" newsletter is available HERE.

Temple As Of 8/28/05  -- Photos from the Cornerstone Ceremony by President Gordon B. Hinckley. What a blessing it was to have President Hinckley dedicate our beautiful Temple today!! Temple As Of 8/27/05  -- Photos from the Cornerstone Setting / Time Capsule Placement the day before the Temple was dedicated Temple Open House Reception Area As Of 7/31/05  -- The Temple Open House Reception Area was so beautiful. These photos include those of the magnificent statue of Christ by Angela Johnson. Over 175,000 visitors came to the Newport Beach Temple Open House!! Temple Open House Parking Photos  -- Fun photos by Ron Wingard of the various parking aspects of the Temple Open Hosue. With over 175,000 Visitors the Parking Team was amazing!! There are also some beautiful shots of the Temple here. Temple As Of 6/17/05  -- Lisa Jarvie captured the entire Temple Grounds in this Panorama on a beautiful morning. Temple As Of 6/09/05  -- A picture perfect morning showing the newly planted lawn which helps make everything look really good!! Temple As Of 6/05/05  -- The sun was just coming out a little at 1:30 P.M. showing the beautiful temple grounds. Temple As Of 5/24/05  -- Aerial photos by Jerry Dickson from San Diego. Temple As Of 5/19/05  -- It was a beautiful blue sky day when Lisa Jarvie captured these three photos. Temple As Of 5/02/05  -- Beautiful photos from the UCI Hills by Lisa Jarvie. Temple As Of 4/30/05  -- The fountain is under construction and many beautiful trees are being planted. Temple As Of 4/21/05  -- Aerial photos by Jerry Dickson from San Diego. Temple As Of 4/08/05  -- Four beautiful photos from the canyon below the entrance by Kyle Dahl. Temple As Of 3/29/05  -- Aerial photos by Jerry Dickson from San Diego. Temple As Of 3/06/05  -- Photos by Kyle Dahl show the Entrance, Sides, and a cute little visitor!! Temple As Of 1/20/05  -- Aerial photos by Jerry Dickson from San Diego. "Nothing Tops This For Mormons In Newport"  -- Link to Orange County Register Article of 1/14/05 which ran on the front page including two great photos "Statue Carries Significant Meaning For Mormons""  -- Link to Orange County Register Article of 1/14/05. The Raising Of The Angel Moroni On 1/13/05 9:00 A.M.  -- Lisa Jarvie was on hand to capture the raising of the Angel Moroni onto the Temple Steeple. These 36 excellent photos show each step of the process which started at 9:00 A.M. Temple As Of 1/13/05 12 Noon  -- The Angel Moroni was raised in place this morning. These photos were taken by Kyle Dahl at 12 Noon. Temple As Of 1/13/05 4:00 P.M.  -- The Angel Moroni was raised in place this morning. These photos were taken by Chuck Bramwell at 4:00 P.M. Close Ups of the Angel Moroni As Of 1/13/05 4:00 P.M.  -- Close ups of just the Angel Moroni based on photos taken by Chuck Bramwell at 4:00 P.M. Archives of some of the best Newport Beach Temple Construction Photos from January 7, 2004 to May 30, 2004  -- Photos which used to be on this Home Page have been archived Where are the photos from 6/03/04 to 1/13/05? I have taken over 2,300 Temple Construction Photos during that time of incredible construction progress. Now that the external construction is nearly complete, I will do my best to post many of those photos here. I also have some great photos from Kyle Dahl taken during that time which I will be posting real soon. Temple As Of 12/26/04  -- Photos by Kyle Dahl show the Temple Grounds. Temple As Of 11/23/04  -- Photos by Kyle Dahl show the Temple Grounds on a beautiful Autumn afternoon with a nice photo of some cute children in front of the Temple. Temple Aerial Fotos Of April - September, 2004  -- Aerial Fotos by Jerry Dickson, San Diego taken from April to September, 2004 Temple As Of 7/22/04  -- Four Photos including a beautiful panorama were taken by Lisa Jarvie. Temple As Of 6/03/04 Temple As Of 5/30/04  -- The forms for two new interior walls are added. Temple As Of 5/30/04  -- The forms for two new interior walls are added. Photos by Kyle Dahl. Temple As Of 5/28/04  -- The forms for a new wall on the northeast side are added and forms for the Temple walls on the east side are removed. Temple As Of 5/23/04  -- The forms for a new wall on the east side as well as forms for the second story of the steeple are added. Forms for the Temple walls on the west side are removed. Temple As Of 5/21/04  -- Crane inserts forms into second story of the steeple in these excellent photos taken by Lisa Jarvie. Temple As Of 5/16/04  -- The forms for the bottom of the steeple are removed. Temple As Of 5/10/04  -- New forms are added to extend the Temple walls on the west side. Temple As Of 5/05/04  -- The forms for the outside Temple walls are removed. Temple As Of 5/02/04  -- The forms for the Temple walls are still in place. Temple As Of 4/16/04  -- These photos were taken by Lisa Jarvie. Temple Grounds As Of 4/14/04  -- The Temple walls will be going up fast now!! Temple Grounds As Of 4/13/04  -- The forms for the steeple began to be erected yesterday. Cement will be poured in the forms to form the walls. Temple Grounds As Of 4/12/04  -- The forms for the steeple were erected today. This photo was taken by President Weatherford Clayton. Temple Grounds As Of 4/12/04  -- The forms for the steeple were erected today. These photos were taken by Lisa Jarvie. Temple Grounds As Of 4/09/04 Temple Grounds As Of 4/02/04  -- The observation platform was moved to behind the fence. Photos showing the incredible amount of cement and rebar that goes into the foundation as well as a photo of some beautiful wildflowers along the outside fence. Temple Grounds As Of 3/26/04 Temple Grounds As Of 3/19/04 Temple Grounds As Of 3/17/04  -- 11 Photos showing another major concrete pour for the foundation. Temple Grounds As Of 3/12/04 Temple Grounds As Of 3/04/04 Temple Grounds As Of 2/25/04  -- 7 photos showing great progress on the foundation ... taken before a big rain storm. Temple Grounds As Of 2/22/04  -- 5 photos taken after a rain storm. Temple Grounds As Of 2/15/04 Temple Grounds As Of 2/13/04  -- 6 photos showing the pouring of cement in the foundation. Temple Grounds As Of 2/11/04 Temple Grounds As Of 2/08/04 Temple Grounds As Of 2/05/04  -- 29 photos showing the entire Temple Grounds from many different angles. Temple Grounds As Of 2/02/04  -- These photos are from an early morning Sunrise over the Temple Grounds site. Temple Grounds As Of 2/01/04 Temple Grounds As Of 1/28/04  -- These photos are from an early morning Sunrise over the Temple Grounds site. Temple Grounds As Of 1/25/04 Temple Grounds As Of 1/21/04 Temple Grounds As Of 1/18/04 Temple Grounds As Of 1/11/04 Temple Grounds As Of 1/07/04  -- These photos show cement being poured into the Temple Foundation. Temple Grounds As Of 10/30/03  -- These 8 photos show huge graders moving soil, shots from across Bonita Canyon Road of the Temple Grounds, and a photo from behind the Temple Grounds. Temple Grounds As Of 10/29/03 Temple Grounds As Of 10/26/03  -- These photos from a Sunday morning document the status of the grading of the Temple site. The construction offices have been moved from the north edge of the site to the southwest corner next to the Stake Center and Bonita Canyon Road allowing grading at the old location. Temple Grounds As Of 10/24/03 by Bishop Terry Cirac  -- These beautiful photos show a long range angle of the construction and some excellent action shots of the huge graders. Photos taken by Bishop Terry Cirac who writes, "The grading operations for the Newport Beach Temple site are being accomplished. As you can see from the photos, you can now see the temple building pad. We look forward to the construction of the Newport Beach Temple and the blessing it will be in our lives. As the work progresses, we have been encouraged to participate financially where possible. The process is with the ward donation slip identifying "other" noting "Newport Beach Temple"." Temple Grounds As Of 10/21/03  -- These action shots from a Tuesday Morning show the huge graders moving massive amounts of soil and water trucks keeping the soil wet. Temple Grounds As Of 10/15/03  -- These action shots from a Wednesday Morning show the huge graders moving massive amounts of soil, water trucks keeping the soil wet, and bulldozers working the deep section by the canyon. Temple Grounds As Of 10/12/03  -- These photos document the status of the grading of the Temple site. Temple Grounds As Of 10/07/03  -- These action shots from a Tuesday Afternoon show the huge graders moving massive amounts of soil. Temple Grounds As Of 9/24/03  -- Grading of the Temple site is progressing rapidly. Temple Grounds As Of 9/17/03  -- The posts planted at the corners of the new Temple are no longer in place as construction grading has begun. Temple Grounds As Of 9/12/03  -- Construction equipment and graders arrive at the construction site. A photo shows the posts planted at the corners of the new Temple are still in place from 6/4/02 ... but not for long!! Temple Grounds As Of 9/10/03  -- A photo shows the posts planted at the corners of the new Temple are still in place from 6/4/02. Temple Grounds As Of 9/05/03  -- A fence was constructed around the construction site. Temple Grounds As Of 8/24/03   Temple Grounds As Of 8/17/03  -- A Jacobsen Construction Trailer is placed on the new construction site. A photo shows the posts planted at the corners of the new Temple are still in place from 6/4/02. Temple Groundbreaking Of 8/15/03 by Kathleen Peterson  -- Photos of the Newport Beach Temple Groundbreaking Ceremonies of August 15, 2003. Photos taken by Kathleen Peterson. When completed in 2005, the 17,000 square foot temple will become the sixth L.D.S. Temple in California. Temple Groundbreaking Of 8/15/03 by Bruce Motogawa  -- Photos of the Newport Beach Temple Groundbreaking Ceremonies of August 15, 2003. Photos taken by Bruce Motogawa. When completed in 2005, the 17,000 square foot temple will become the sixth L.D.S. Temple in California. Temple Groundbreaking Of 8/15/03 by Bob Myers  -- Photos of the Newport Beach Temple Groundbreaking Ceremonies of August 15, 2003. Photos taken by Bob Myers. When completed in 2005, the 17,000 square foot temple will become the sixth L.D.S. Temple in California. Temple Grounds As Of 6/18/03 Temple Meeting with Neighbors of 3/6/03  -- A meeting with the neighbors was held at the Stake Center on March 6, 2003. President Clayton showed the new artist's renderings of the Newport Beach Temple. Newport Beach Mayor Bromberg spoke as well as last year's Mayor Ridgeway. Temple Cleanup Project of 3/1/03  -- The Stake organized a Temple Cleanup Project on Saturday, March 1, 2003. Many trash bags of weeds and trash were filled. A new photo of the Newport Beach Temple was shown. The Stake Presidency cooked a Pancake Breakfast that was great!! Temple Cleanup Project of 6/4/02  -- The Young Men and Young Women of the Newport Beach Stake spent a Tuesday Evening cleaning up the Temple Grounds and planting new posts at the corners of the future Temple. Newport Beach California Temple Plans on 10/21/01  -- President Joe Bentley showed us the Temple plans then I took four photos of the future Temple Grounds. This web site has been accessed times.