“Mormonad: 40 Years in the Making,” New Era, July 2010, 5 Mormonad 40 Years in the Making Left: composite photo illustration by Scott Welty; architectural drawing by Truman Osborn Angell, courtesy of Church History Library; photograph of construction workers by Charles William Carter, courtesy of Church History Library The pioneers worked on the Salt Lake Temple from 1853 to 1893. The best things are always worth finishing.