Historic landmarks, of which there are about four dozen, comprise temples, tabernacles, and meetinghouses that are distinctive in architectural or aesthetic value. According to Brother Olsen, these landmarks exist to celebrate the importance of worship in the Church.
"In our history, we have invested a lot of energy to create spaces that are appropriate for the nature of that worship," he said. "Temples do that in a way that … allows us all to receive those blessings. Tabernacles and meetinghouses provide another way to worship."