Alpine Tabernacle

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The Alpine Stake Tabernacle, also known simply as the Alpine Tabernacle, is located on Main Street in American Fork, Utah. Like all tabernacles built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the building functions as a meeting place for large gatherings of members of the Church of Jesus Christ for worship services. It houses a grand pipe organ that was installed several years after its dedication. The Alpine Stake originally consisted of Church units in the north part of Utah County, including the American Fork, Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Alpine, Manila, and Cedar Valley Wards.

Construction on the foundation began in 1909 and the cornerstone was dedicated in 1910 by Orson F. Whitney. The structure was completed in 1914 at a cost of $80,000 and dedicated in 1915 by then-Church president Joseph F. Smith. It was rededicated by Henry D. Moyle in 1962.

The interior seats about 2,000 and retains much of its original decoration despite its remodel in 1962 and 1982. In 1994, the tabernacle was closed for renovations, including an extensive asbestos abatement. The tabernacle reopened in 1995 and continues to function as a tabernacle and holds various civic meetings.

The exterior is built with red sandstone and yellow brick and does not feature a tower or steeple. The interior included a baptismal font and a dance floor. The balcony was cantilevered.

The building is part of the American Fork Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.