Valley Village in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The David Familian Chapel
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 2, 2021
1. David Familian Chapel Marker
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 • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the Synagogues series lists. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least
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Photographed by Craig Baker, April 2, 2021
2. David Familian Chapel Marker
Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 199.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 2, 2021
3. The David Familian Chapel
The markers are to the right of the door.
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 1,094 times since then and 72 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.
