Valley Village in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The David Familian Chapel

David Familian Chapel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 2, 2021

1. David Familian Chapel Marker

Inscription.
The first structure built as a synagogue in the San Fernando Valley on land donated by the family of Nathan and Vera Blumberg. The modern Georgian building, designed by architect Herman Light, was the gift of George and Isadore Familian in memory of their father. The eleven stained glass windows, designed by artist Mischa Kallis, depict major Jewish holidays.

Dedicated November 7, 1949; Rededicated November 7, 1999.
State of California Point of Historical Interest, designated August 6, 1999, No. LAN-063.

Erected 1999. (Marker Number 199.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1999.

Location. 34° 10.277′ N, 118° 23.781′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Valley Village. Marker is on Laurel Canyon Boulevard just south of Burbank Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Located in the Adat Ari El campus, only accessible with prior arrangement. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12020 Burbank Blvd, Valley Village CA 91607, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies. La Casa Sueño De Lewis (approx. 0.4 miles away); North Hollywood High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); North Hollywood Park (approx. one mile away); Fire Station No. 60 (approx. one mile away); Amelia Earhart (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lankershim Train Depot (approx. 1.1 miles away); Californians Lost on Sept. 11, 2001 (approx. 1.1 miles away); North Hollywood Metro Station (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 2, 2021

2. David Familian Chapel Marker

Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 199.

The David Familian Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 2, 2021

3. The David Familian Chapel

The markers are to the right of the door.

Stained Glass Windows image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 2, 2021

4. Stained Glass Windows

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.