Jordan North...what comes next for his historic building?

North Jordan Breaks Ground – August 1947
A House of Worship Becomes a House of Memory

In August 1947, members of the North Jordan Stake gathered with great purpose and unity for the groundbreaking of a significant new structure—a combined North Jordan Stake Tabernacle and Granger Second Ward Chapel. The event was marked by a stirring address from Elder Mark E. Petersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who emphasized the eternal importance of building strong spiritual foundations and continuing the Latter-day Saint tradition of sacred construction from Kirtland to the present.

Presiding at the event were President John D. Hill of the North Jordan Stake, Bishop Richard A. Bawden, and Howard J. McKean, chairman of the Church building committee. A large crowd of devoted ward and stake members attended, and before the evening ended, enthusiastic priesthood holders had already begun digging the trench for the foundation footings—fulfilling Elder Petersen’s call to labor with faith.

The $150,000 structure was envisioned to bless generations, with President Hill expressing hope that through unity and sacrifice, the building could be constructed, paid for, and dedicated by the end of 1948. That vision became a reality, and for nearly 80 years, this building stood as a hub of worship, community, and service.

Now, in 2025, as the building is retired from ecclesiastical use, it is poised to serve the community once more—this time as the proposed home of the West Valley City Museum. A space once filled with hymns, sermons, and spiritual fellowship may soon echo with the stories, artifacts, and legacies of those who shaped this city. Just as the Saints once came together to build it, the community now comes together to preserve it—honoring the past while creating a lasting future.

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Granger 2nd Ward & the North Jordan Stake