Comments on: Through These Gates

By: Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:00:24 +0000

As usual, you have opened my eyes to something new.

By: Maurine

Maurine — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:57:24 +0000

This is interesting. I haven’t paid any attention to the gates at all, but now I’m anxious to get to Salt Lake so that I can look at them. Thanks.

By: Velikiye Kniaz

Velikiye Kniaz — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:25:37 +0000

I have always been very fond of the gates of Temple Square and was very disappointed when the Church had the east gates cut in half after the Church Plaza was opened, to create an open garden gate effect. Then came the free speech imbroglio and it became apparent that it would have been very useful to have the full size gates for security reasons. I believe that the day is soon coming when we will have a need to replicate the original gates and re-install them in the east wall. Perhaps even several sets made if a tall iron fence might be need around the Conference Center!

By: kevinf

kevinf — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:23:21 +0000

Great history, and nice touch that Robert Tschagenny had a part in both the original construction, and the renovation.

I don’t think I have ever paid that much attention to the gates as physical artifacts, but there is something to passing through the gates that I notice every time I enter Temple Square. It’s not the same as entering the temple, but there is for me a sense of passing through a portal into a more peaceful, quiet place. In that sense, I’ve always noticed the gates as a metaphorical presence.

By: Steve C.

Steve C. — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:06:48 +0000

Ardis: You have the great knack of telling us the most interesting history of “mundane” things. Who’d have thought that the gates would have such in intersting history? Thanks.

By: Researcher

Researcher — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:56:44 +0000

Nice post! I’ve noticed the gates many a time, but never thought a second thing about them. They are a great feature of Temple Square and match the location very nicely.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:30:01 +0000

You’re right: I’ve never looked at the gates! Next time I’m in Salt Lake, I will. Thanks.

By: Coffinberry

Coffinberry — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:40:09 +0000

Fascinating. Thanks Ardis. There are so many who contribute to our lives, but we don’t notice until someone points it out.