<h4 class="label">Temple Locale</h4>
<p>Located north of Birmingham in the beautiful suburb of Gardendale, the Birmingham Alabama Temple claims a tree-covered hillside just east of I-65. The grounds of the temple are handsomely landscaped, featuring numerous mature trees and shrubs. At Christmastime, Nativity-themed statues are added to the lawn and floodlighted at night.</p>
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<h4 class="label">Temple History</h4>
<p>The Birmingham Alabama Temple was the first temple built in Alabama.</p>
<p>On the day of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Birmingham Alabama Temple, hundreds of members came early and sat patiently in the rain, awaiting the proceedings to begin.</p>
<p>The Birmingham Alabama Temple opened to the public for a week before its dedication; 21,134 visitors toured the building.</p>
<p>The day before the Birmingham Alabama Temple dedication, Elder David B. Haight was presented with a cake to celebrate his 94th birthday. Elder and Sister Haight celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary the day after the dedication.</p>
<p>In 2008, the Birmingham Alabama Temple was selected for a beautification award from the City of Gardendale for its attractive grounds.</p>