A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on June 13, 1997, conducted by Richard G. Scott of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

But the Supreme Court overruled the earlier ruling saying, "A rose window at Notre Dame Cathedral, a balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, are judges to decide whether these architectural elements are 'necessary' to the faith served by those buildings?"

"[7] On September 21, 2001, the steeple, including the angel Moroni statue was set in place, completing the temple.

[9] The building has a classic New England-inspired architectural style, coupled with a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design.

[2] The temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Boston area and the spiritual significance to the church.

[3] The exterior includes a single spire topped with a statue of the angel Moroni, chosen for their symbolism and consistent with temple traditions.

[10] The interior design has a classic New England style and color scheme,[2] with “light carpet and marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and finely crafted, light-colored woodwork.”[10] The temple is centered around the baptistry, which is designed to foster a spiritually uplifting environment.

[2] The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism to provide spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function.

In an interview with the Boston Globe, Gordon B. Hinckley said that the temple’s steeple “represents an upward reach to heaven.

Upon completion of the temple, the church announced that a public open house would be held from August 23-September 29, 2000 (excluding Sundays).