The Logan Tabernacle is open for visits for most of the time during the summer. It is located off Main Street in Logan. If you are here in the summer feel free to walk in and some volunteers will gladly show you the building. The tabernacle seats about 2000 guests comfortably though more can be seated if necessary.
The Logan Tabernacle was constructed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Logan, Utah. It started construction in 1864. However due to delays and needs to finish other things in the area it took 27 years to complete and was dedicated in 1891. The building’s architectural style is a mixture of Greek, Roman, Gothic and Byzantine styles. All materials were locally sourced. The people in the area gave of their resources and time to help build the Logan Tabernacle.
Over the years there have been many changes to the building. Not long after it was complete the original exterior stairs were removed and it new was were built inside of an interior enclosure. In 1950 the building was renovated to the style of the time however in 1989 all of those changes were removed, and the idea was to bring the building back to its original pioneer looks. The ceiling not has stenciled tiles like it did when it was first built and it also has some stained glass windows.
The Organ in the Logan Tabernacle is often called “The Great Organ” It was built by Henry Picher’s Sons in Louisville, Kentucky. It was shipped to Cache Valley and installed in the tabernacle in 1908. In 1953 the organ was rebuilt and was electrified. The last time the Organ was rebuilt was in 2009 when it was modernized again.
The tabernacle is used for local concerts, family history work and general meetings throughout the meeting. It is open to the public and all are welcome. There are concerts held through 10 weeks of the summer and then in December, there is a 2-week Christmas Music Series. Admission is free and the shows are always great in the historic tabernacle. You can get their upcoming schedule of events at their website.
The grounds are often used by the community throughout the year. Every year the is a Summerfest where merchants through northern Utah and southern Idaho come and sell their homemade crafts and pictures. It is a great time for the community to get together. There is also a family history center in the basement of the tabernacle that is open to the public year around with volunteers that can help you find your ancestors or at least get you pointed in the right direction.