In addition to ‘Handcart Pioneers’, Knaphu created the ‘Hill Cumorah Monument’ near Palmyra, New York, to honor the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. He continued his art studies in Paris and New York City. He joined the Church as a young man and emigrated to Utah. | The artist was born and raised in Norway, where he began his art training. | Originally created in 1926, a life-size version of this scene was placed on Temple Square in 1945. The ‘gathering to Zion’ of these pioneers was done with their own hard physical labor.
The pioneering family struggles against the weight of their meager belongings, which they are taking to their new homeland. “Handcart Pioneers (Bronze, 1926 by Torleif Severin Knaphus 1881-1963) ~ In this work of art, Knaphus honors the values of religious devotion and family solidarity exemplified by the experiences of the handcart pioneers. | Paving Stones – The paving stones on which you are standing, were laid on South Temple Street In Salt Lake City in 1902.” The cabin is currently displayed on the Museum’s Plaza. | Wrought iron fence – The fence is from Temple Square, where it surrounded the Deuel log cabin. These architectural elements have been restored to their original finish. || (RIGHT DOOR PANEL): Salt Lake City Fourth Ward Assembly Hall, about 1915 – courtesy LDS Church Archives : Fourth Ward Assembly Hall, Erected 1886 ~ Chapel entrance-including bricks, doors, cornice, and threshold-and ceiling decorations are from the Salt Lake City Fourth Ward. Each member shares the responsibility for establishing Zion, and each reaps the blessings of service and fellowship. Church members plan and conduct religious meetings, social activities, and service projects. LDS congregational worship takes place in a local ward meetinghouse. LDS communities meet and work together in close-knit local congregations called wards. “Fourth Ward LDS Assembly Hall: (LEFT DOOR PANEL): Public Worship – Worshiping as Neighbors as well as Believers ~ From pioneer times to the present, Latter-day Saints have expressed their daily devotion to God through gospel study, congregational worship, and social and cultural activities.
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