I'm not LDS...nor will I ever be.....But I have always been fascinated with their history and accomplishments. I have been to the Tabernacle many years ago and witnessed the awesome sounds of the mighty pipe organ in an incredibly built building with near perfect acoustics....Amazing what people of faith can do....
Magnificent space, with structural members in plain view. I was really fortunate to be given access to the huge space above the apse of the cathedral in Görlitz, Germany (Saints Peter and Paul). Lots of wooden catwalks and stairs in an open area the full length of the building. For me it was breathtaking.
If memory serves, those leather straps seen wrapped around the wood beams were wrapped while still wet. They dried and subsequently shrank, thus keeping the joints in the beams tight. Then there’s the wooden joint pegs; long before our modern day lag bolts! Amazing feat of engineering for the era!
It was great taking this tour (visually) again. Back in 1964, I was working for Bonneville International and had the chance to actually go up those stairs and through the attic. This video tour did not point out that some of the old rawhide lashings were still in place.
Wow, that's amazing! So complex. I can't imagine what it must be like to work on pipes, etc. up there. You couldn't have claustrophobia, that's for sure. It aways amazes me what people were able to accomplish without so many of our more modern tools.
+Reagan Reese Yes, I agree. I have watched it over and over and cried. It is so beautiful to see the workmanship of these quiet, spiritual giants that built the Tabernacle for the benefit of many to gather and worship.
I keep telling my wife that if I get asked to come and join the Choir that we will be moving to SLC. Of course I'm not a very good singer but with so many great voices, what would just one less than stupendous singer hurt? I could take people on tours of the attic too.
Love to see the old technology mixed with the new technology. Conduit carrying electricity right next to wooden nails and rawhide. I am always amazed at any great architecture that humans have done over the centuries with rudimentary tools. Pretty amazing! I am kind of curious about the initials scratched into the beams. I assume it was the workmen leaving their mark.
+Victor Werner We are observing the same details, the old construction and the old technologies. Amazing art of engineering with not sophisticated tools like we have today.
I'm not LDS...nor will I ever be.....But I have always been fascinated with their history and accomplishments. I have been to the Tabernacle many years ago and witnessed the awesome sounds of the mighty pipe organ in an incredibly built building with near perfect acoustics....Amazing what people of faith can do....
My 4th great grandfather was Henry Grow who designed the roof of the tabernacle!
I've been in the attic. I used to work down town and it was pretty neat to go inside the attic and see the craftsmanship of the early saints
Magnificent space, with structural members in plain view. I was really fortunate to be given access to the huge space above the apse of the cathedral in Görlitz, Germany (Saints Peter and Paul). Lots of wooden catwalks and stairs in an open area the full length of the building. For me it was breathtaking.
If memory serves, those leather straps seen wrapped around the wood beams were wrapped while still wet. They dried and subsequently shrank, thus keeping the joints in the beams tight. Then there’s the wooden joint pegs; long before our modern day lag bolts! Amazing feat of engineering for the era!
WHAT a wonderful structure to sing in as well!
What a marvelous inspiring and testimonial video. Could almost make me emotional with Mack's "Come, Come, Ye Saints".
What a beautiful place. God lives
It was great taking this tour (visually) again. Back in 1964, I was working for Bonneville International and had the chance to actually go up those stairs and through the attic. This video tour did not point out that some of the old rawhide lashings were still in place.
Wow, that's amazing! So complex. I can't imagine what it must be like to work on pipes, etc. up there. You couldn't have claustrophobia, that's for sure. It aways amazes me what people were able to accomplish without so many of our more modern tools.
Oh my, this is incredible!
+Reagan Reese Yes, I agree. I have watched it over and over and cried. It is so beautiful to see the workmanship of these quiet, spiritual giants that built the Tabernacle for the benefit of many to gather and worship.
amazingly beautiful
I love it I could feel god watching it.
Nice to see the history!
I keep telling my wife that if I get asked to come and join the Choir that we will be moving to SLC. Of course I'm not a very good singer but with so many great voices, what would just one less than stupendous singer hurt? I could take people on tours of the attic too.
Love to see the old technology mixed with the new technology. Conduit carrying electricity right next to wooden nails and rawhide. I am always amazed at any great architecture that humans have done over the centuries with rudimentary tools. Pretty amazing! I am kind of curious about the initials scratched into the beams. I assume it was the workmen leaving their mark.
+Victor Werner We are observing the same details, the old construction and the old technologies. Amazing art of engineering with not sophisticated tools like we have today.
Amazing
Henry Grow is my great great great grandfather! #familyhistory #ancestry
Me too! We are related.
I should try to see this when I'm in Utah.
Yes and then go across the street and tour the Conference Center.
I've actually done that too.
Nice art of engendering. If it was today, how much would cost this construction?
The Church has a thing for building assembly halls that aren't really physically possible when the requirements are drafted.
I want this rendition of "All is well" if possible.
+Ricky Reynolds Come Come Ye Saints - disc two of 100-Years-Celebrating-Recording-Excellence on Amazon
Thank you. I am ordering it now.
Amen