The Idaho Falls Temple, visible across the Snake River, was the first temple constructed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho. Construction began in 1939 and was completed in 1945. Its soaring tower draws the eye upward, reflecting the building’s heavenly purpose of bringing people closer to God. Within its walls, Latter-day Saints participate in the faith’s most sacred religious rites, including marriage for eternity and baptism in behalf of those who have died. The temple was designed by a team of Latter-day Saint architects chosen specifically for the project: Edward O. Anderson, Georgious Y. Cannon, Ramm Hansen, John Fetzer, Hyrum Pope, and Lorenzo S. Young. Its general style and individual details create a unique blend of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern architecture.