Oakland California Temple Sketch - Historic 1964 Drawing #193700 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white ink drawing depicts the Oakland California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as envisioned in late 1964, featuring its iconic central spire and surrounding smaller spires. The artist’s signature style includes expressive linework and textured shading on the tower’s upper section, suggesting construction progress or design refinement. The handwritten date confirms it was created during the final phase of temple construction, prior to its dedication on November 19, 1964.

Used in historical church archives, museum exhibits, or temple anniversary pages; serves users researching LDS architecture, local Bay Area history, or religious landmark development.