[5] A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 18, 1877, conducted by Orson Pratt with John W. Young breaking the ground.

[3][6] The Logan Temple was crafted by head church architect Truman O. Angell, using a blend of Gothic Revival architecture with a French Renaissance style.

[11] This ceremony was presided over by Orson Pratt and attended by local church members and community leaders.

The church did not officially acquire the land until April 24, 1878–a year after ground had been broken and construction had begun.

[10] The site for the temple was selected by Brigham Young based on the view it offered of the surrounding valley and the suitability of the ground.

In 1917, a fire started in a closet under the grand staircase in the central north part of the main building.

[17] Architect Truman O. Angell’s design had two towers and was based on the same pattern as the Salt Lake Temple, with a large assembly hall and other similar rooms.

The building’s architectural form is a combination of Gothic Revival and French Renaissance styles, along with traditional Latter-day Saint temple design.

[3][6] Exterior The structure stands five stories tall and is primarily constructed with dark siliceous limestone.

The castellated exterior is characterized by two domed cupolas and two octagonal towers, each chosen for their symbolic significance and alignment with temple traditions.

However, these murals were removed during the 1976 renovation to allow for a motion-picture presentation of the ceremonies, like other temples, and were replaced with 1970s-style interior design.

Symbolic elements are integrated into the design, providing deeper meaning to the temple's function and aesthetics.

One of the most prominent symbols incorporated into the temple’s design is the towers to the east and west, which represent the Melchizedek and Aaronic priesthoods, respectively.

Additionally, five-pointed stars can be seen on the exterior of the temple, a common religious symbol in the Middle Ages, representing the five wounds of Christ.

The star points downward, with an elongated bottom ray which represents that “the Savior has descended from heaven to earth.”[19] The temple not only serves as a place of worship but also stands as an architectural landmark in Logan.

[6] In 1949, the temple was remodeled and received updated lighting, heating, air conditioning, elevators, and other modern conveniences.

Over the years, the temple has undergone several renovations to preserve its structural integrity, update facilities, and enhance its spiritual and aesthetic appeal.

These changes were made to ensure the temple's compliance with contemporary building standards and to accommodate the evolving needs of the church and its members.

Heated sidewalks were added to help with heavy snowfall, and an oval reflecting pool replaced a 1970s-style water feature.