Utah Heritage Foundation

I hope the Provo Tabernacle is rebuilt and that any portion of the original walls that are still structurally sound will be incorporated into the historic reconstruction. With a reconstruction comes the opportunity to rebuild the Tabernacle with it's original central tower as well.

In light of this tragedy I am reminded of the Frauenkirche in Dresden, Germany. This domed cathedral made out of stone and completed in 1743, was bombed by Anglo-American Allied forces during WWII. All that was left standing among the pile of rubble were a few remnants of the exterior walls and part of the altar. The huge dome had collapsed as a result of intense heat generated by the many fires. The ruins were fenced off after the war and sat as for nearly sixty years, until a group of citizens came together with the ambitious goal of reconstructing the long lost landmark. The original plans from the 1720's were consulted to ensure historical accuracy. Every remaining stone was sorted, catalogued, and individual stones that were still usable were placed in the approximate location of where they were originally set. The remaining walls were even incorporated into the new structure. The result is a miraculous recreation that is an exact replica of the original in scale, detail, and design. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dresden_Frauenkirche

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has always been good about protecting it's heritage, even initiating several historic reconstructions from Joseph Smith's boyhood log cabin, to the Nauvoo Temple. I hope and pray they will agree and feel inspired to again do that in Provo.