#TempleSquare

[curiositydidnotkillthecat2]

Something about Salt Lake City

On July 24, 1847, a group of Mormon pioneers founded Salt Lake City after journeying beyond U.S. borders to find a secluded area where they could practice their religion free from the hostilities they had faced elsewhere. In 1848, the settlers faced severe challenges: an unexpected late frost coupled with an unusual drought. Tragically, in late May 1848, swarms of crickets descended upon their fields, threatening to destroy much of the pioneers' potential food supply. For at least a month, the settlers battled these insects in what some referred to as the "Cricket War" of 1848.

In early June, large flocks of California gulls arrived in the valley, feasting on the crickets. The gulls would consume the insects, drink water, regurgitate the indigestible parts, and then return to eat more. Although the cricket infestation persisted for several more weeks, the gulls had consumed enough to mitigate the damage.

The deliverance from the 1848 cricket infestation left a significant mark on the collective memory of the pioneers. The "miracle of the gulls" led many early Utah inhabitants to revere these birds, prompting the swift implementation of directives and laws to punish anyone who harassed or killed gulls. Today, the gulls' contribution is commemorated by a statue located in Salt Lake City's Temple Square.

[paulmcfaddenphotography]

(via Christus Statue - 2004 - Temple Square - LDS - Salt Lake City, Utah)

Paul McFadden Photography

Always in Search of That Next PIcture

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[livelaughlove-write]

I hope we try and make the harder right choices, instead of the easier wrong choices. It is then that Christ's power will be able to flow through us.

[yourbesttravelshots]

Check out the wonderful gallery of @i_jellybean (⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Credits 🎥)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Follow @yourbesttravelshots for more great travel shots!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Use the hashtag yourbesttravelshots or tag @yourbesttravelshots to be featured :)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ #photoreflection #reflections_pix #reflections_masters #ig_reflection #templeofheaven #templesquare #ilovetoseethetemple #watergate #gates #fueledbyherbalife #igersbali #baligo #visitbali #balitravel #reiselustig #instaparadise #travelgirlshub #the_folknature #torismicommunity #borntotravel #thegreatplanet #positiveenergy #perfectview #summertravels #traveltoplaces #shareyourparadise #neverstoptravelling (hier: Heaven’s Gate, Lempuyang Temple, Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0Nhi2ICU8/?igshid=su4dx5xaerra

[mabrycampbell2]

Salt Lake Temple Salt Lake City, Utah, 2019 . . . #saltlakecity #templesquare #latterdaysaints #mormontemple #mormon (at Temple Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCEbPEUg1gK/?igshid=x340c0ch9en5

[saltlakefoodie]

Have you ever had a weekly special that is so delicious🤤 you DEMAND😜 it on the permanent menu? Well I did, 🤞 it happens! Salt Stone has their BACON wrapped tenderloin steak (I prefer over the filet mignon cut) on the weekly menu!❤ I've been on a steak streak this month and hands down this was the most tender flavorful steak I've had. I would have sworn I was at a dedicated steak house. This hidden gem yet again surprised me with a wonderful meal. . @saltstoneslc . . #steakdinner #filet #steakhouse #beutahful #ribeye #meatlovers #utahgram #igutah #801 #utahlife #saltlakecity #foodintheair #foodislove #eatingfortheinsta #ogden #parkcity #templesquare #provo #foodoholic #utahgrubs #slceats #droolclub #lovetoeat #foodfoodfood #foodforfoodie #buzzfeast #feastgram #forkyeah (at City Creek Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jW3KenvLU/?igshid=xyfog5tmf99g

[health-fitness-change-spiri-blog]

One of my favorite things to do after work is I stay a little longer and enjoy the area. I love reflecting on my religion amd faith and sacrifice that my family made so I could be where I am today.

[tgiatheist]

Trip to Temple Square

[justinfranktidwell]

Urban hiking, Temple Square Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 30 March 2019. 😎

[shirtlessrunner]

riding to the #theater with my parents, and taking a #runningtour of #saltlakecity: @ecclestheater @utstatecapitol @churchofjesuschrist #saltlaketemple #templesquare #conferencecenter @vivintarena @utahjazz @citycreekcenter @deseretbook @crumblcookies @apple @rideuta #running #runningtourism #runningmotivation #christmas #spreadhope #sharejoy #merrychristmas from my #family to yours (at Eccles Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmjVWSjrPnJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[francisbossy]

#TempleSquare #TempleLights #Friends #Kids #QualityTime (at Temple Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brjwg5rjcipurd-oU5VALoWtEVpT1IONagCKu00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ddaq22vlpqgf

[joshjohnson80]

Spring Is In Full Swing #utah #springhassprung #motherearth #nature #flowers #downtownslc #slc #saltlake #templesquare #beautifulday #gardens #iphonex #shotoniphonex #iphoneography #iphonephotography #focos (at Salt Lake City, Utah)

[paulmcfaddenphotography]

(via Mormon Tabernacle - Temple Square - Salt Lake City, Utah)

[travellerbhidu]

Shore Temple #templeuniversity #temple #art #wanderlust #instagood #travelphotography #templeofleah #templete #templesquare #templestowe #templestreet #templemade #templer #templeton #photography #templebar #templeofheaven #templeofthedog #temples #templerun #travel #templejewellery #travelcrazytraveller #instagram #insta #mamallapuram #shoretemple (at Shore Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChCVuHEPvKh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ronleebrown]

I photographed this picture of the Salt Lake Temple a couple of years ago it is under construction this year. Merry Christmas🎄 from Salt Lake City Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Temple. Every year we celebrate the Birth of our Savior with Christmas lights. http://www.ronbrown.photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . #housesofthelord #lds #mormon #ldstemple #mormontemple #jesus #sharegoodness #ldstemplesphotos #mormonlife #lighttheworld #jesuschrist #ilovetoseethetemple #houseofthelord #latterdaysaints #templesquare #christmaslights #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #saltlaketemple #merrychristmas #christmaseve #christmas #festiveseason #festivemood #only.in.utah #utah #utahillustrated #ronbrown.photography #ronbrownphotographer #ronbrownartist #ronbrownutah (at Salt Lake Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXZ9Be3Of5r/?utm_medium=tumblr

[postaresume]

Rajkot Swaminaryan Temple... . #rajkot #templespa #templerun #templeofthedog #swaminarayan #templesquare #templejewelry #rajkot_diaries #templecity #rangilurajkot #rajkotians #swaminarayantemple #templejewellery #templehair #rajkotdiaries #templeofdoomgrails #temple🙏 #instagram_rajkot #rajkotian #templemade #templeuniversity #templetx #templebar #temple #rajkot_instagram #temples #templeton #templesofindia #templerun2 #templeofheaven https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQoR7f2Dem4/?utm_medium=tumblr