Red Brick Store
Opened January 5, 1842
"I spent the day in the upper part of the store, that is in my private office (so called because in that room I keep my sacred writings, translate ancient records, and receive revelations)"
-Joseph Smith Jr.
First Meeting
Nauvoo Relief Society
March 17, 1842
The very first Nauvoo Relief Society meeting took place above the Red Brick Store.
28 April 1842 • Thursday
Thursday 28 at Two o’clock after-noon met the members of the “Female relief Society” and after presiding at the admission of many new members. Gave a lecture on the pries[t]hood shewing how the Sisters would come in possession of the priviliges & blesings & gifts of the priesthood— & that the signs should follow them. such as healing the sick casting out devils &c. & that they might attain unto. these blessings. by a virtuous life & conversation & diligence in keeping all the commandments
Book of Abraham
early 1842
In early 1842, Joseph Smith completed "translating" the Book of Abraham in the upper rooms of the Red Brick Store
Nauvoo Endowment
May 1842
Joseph Smith presented sacred ceremonies and instructions known as “endowment” to Hyrum Smith, Brigham Young, and others in upper room of his mercantile store, Nauvoo, Illinois.
Nominated to Run for United States President
1844
In 1844, Joseph Smith ran as President with Sidney Rigdon as his vice president. His views are sold in a phamphlet in the store. The Prophet Joseph Smith's Views on the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States.
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