June 7. On this date in 1972, the Universal House of Justice announced the decision to build the Seat of the Universal House of Justice. The architect was Hossein Amanat, brother of Abbas Amanat, Professor of History & International Studies at Yale University who is a former Bahá'í. It was completed in 1982 during the second stage of building on the Arc, and occupied in 1983.
Announcement of the Decision to Build the Seat of the Universal House of Justice
7 June 1972
To: All National Spiritual Assemblies
Dear Bahá'í Friends,
With great joy we send you the following message, couched in cable form, and ask you to share it with all the friends in your jurisdiction. The text has been cabled to "Bahá'í News" for publication in its next issue.
Joyfully inform Bahá'í world range and acceleration growth Cause Bahá'u'lláh local national levels and resultant expansion activities World Center impel us now announce ere completion Nine Year Plan decision initiate procedure select architect design building for seat Universal House Justice envisaged beloved Guardian on far flung arc heart Mount Carmel centering spot consecrated resting places sister brother mother beloved Master. Construction this center legislation God's world redeeming Order will constitute first major step development area surrounding Holy Shrine since completion International Archives Building. Moved pay tribute express heartfelt gratitude outstanding services Robert McLaughlin in preparation for this historic undertaking. Fervently praying project now initiated may during years immediately ahead progress uninterruptedly speedily attain majestic consummation.
With loving Bahá'í greetings,
The Universal House of Justice
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