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'As close to heaven as you can get': A closer look at the architectural evolution of LDS temples

Houses of worship are often recognizable — whether they’re churches, synagogues, mosques or the holy buildings of other faiths.

But writer Greg Allen says the architecture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ temples has evolved over the years in some interesting ways. 

Allen is a writer and artist in Washington, D.C., and he  wrote about this in the magazine Art in America. He spoke with The Show about the evolution of LDS temples.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.