South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
of Los Angeles
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 1, 2021
1. Second Church of Christ Scientist marker
Erected 1968 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 57.)
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 year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 34° 1.86′ N, 118° 16.973′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker is on Adams Boulevard east of Hoover Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 948 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Casa de Rosas/Sunshine Mission (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brown-Gorsline House (about 400 feet away); Salisbury House (about 500 feet away); Adlai Stevenson (about 600 feet away); Stearns Residence (about 800 feet away); St. James Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Tracy Clinic (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seaman-Foshay House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Second Church of Christ, Scientist.
this page online
In 1968 the church was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 57.
In 1987 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
From 1986 to 1995 the church was used as the courthouse in the weekly television crime drama Matlock.
In 2009 the church was sold to the Art of Living Foundation, restored, and is now used as a community center, music venue, lecture hall, and for meditation programs.
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 1, 2021
2. Second Church of Christ Scientist marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 1, 2021
3. Second Church of Christ, Scientist
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
