Everlasting Spires

The day Wallace Alan Raynor married his wife, JoAnn, in the Salt Lake Temple was a day of new beginnings. It was the start not only of their marriage but also of Brother Raynor’s intense study of the history and construction of the Salt Lake Temple. Impressed with both the beauty of the temple and the immensity of the structure, he determined to learn as much as possible about the building. First published in 1965, Everlasting Spires is a fascinating story of incredible courage, majestic purpose, and spiritual vision. Chronicling a construction project that lasted more than forty years, the author details the challenges the pioneers faced—including political and financial struggles, building delays, and the task of transporting thousands of huge granite blocks—as well as the blessings they received. Filled with photographs, maps, and diagrams, this book is both a history and a tribute to one of the most iconic buildings in Utah: the Salt Lake Temple.