South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Erected by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 90.)
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 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. Marker 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.
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); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount St. Mary’s College (about 700 feet away); Doheny Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kerckhoff House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Tracy Clinic (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding St. Vincent de Paul Church. Built in 1923 and 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.