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

Wilshire United Methodist Church

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 30, 2021

1. Wilshire United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Romanesque Gothic style, 1924. The tower, modeled after the Moorish La Giralda, Sevilla, lends visual, cultural focus to the boulevard. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 114 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.

Erected 1973 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 114.)

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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 34° 3.699′ N, 118° 19.403′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Sanford. It is at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Plymouth Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Wilshire Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4350 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ebell of Los Angeles (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Petitfils-Boos House (approx. 0.2 miles away); O’Melveny Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thomas Churchill Residence

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Wiltern Theatre (approx. 0.8 miles away); Highland Avenue Medians (approx. 0.9 miles away); 221 St Andrews Place Residence (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Wilshire United Methodist Church. The concrete church was designed by Allison & Allison.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 30, 2021

2. Wilshire United Methodist Church Marker

Wilshire United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 30, 2021

3. Wilshire United Methodist Church

Scottish Rite Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 30, 2021

4. Scottish Rite Masonic Temple

Located across the street. Built in 1961 of Italian marble. Designed by Millard Sheets. Nominated to become a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.