South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023
1. St. Vincent de Paul Marker
St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Cultural Heritage Board Monument No. 90.
City of Los Angeles
Erected by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 90.)
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 1923.
Location. 34° 1.704′ N, 118° 16.583′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is at the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling west on Adams Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90007, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic West Adams (within shouting distance of this marker); Automobile Club of Southern California (within shouting distance of this marker); Automobile Club Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Moreton Bay Fig Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount St. Marys College (about 700 feet away); Doheny Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kerckhoff House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding St. Vincent de Paul Church. Built in 1923 - Designed by architect Albert C. Martin Sr. - Paid for by local oilman Edward L. Doheny. It was the second Roman Catholic church in Los Angeles to be consecrated. In 1971 it was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 90.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023
2. St. Vincent de Paul Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023
3. St. Vincent de Paul Church and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 28, 2021
4. St. Vincent de Paul Church
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023
5. Church Cornerstone - 1923
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023
6. University Park
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, established 2000.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 17, 2023
7. Original Aqueduct
Along Figueroa Street north of the church are remnants of the old city water system.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
