Rexburg Idaho Temple
[1] The groundbreaking ceremony, signifying beginning of construction, was held on July 30, 2005, with John H. Groberg presiding, and local church members and community leaders attending.[11] The building has a classic modern architectural style, coupled with a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design.[4] The exterior includes 700 art-glass window panes, an element chosen for its symbolic significance and alignment with temple traditions.[2] The design uses symbolic elements to provide deeper spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function.Symbolism is important to church members and includes a wheat stalk motif throughout the art-glass windows, which represents the Rexburg area’s agricultural industry.[14] Approximately 2,000 young church members performed in the event, which told the story of the Mormon pioneers who settled the Upper Snake River Valley in 1883.