South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
University Religious Center
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. University Religious Center Marker
University of Southern California.
Erected 1964.
Norman Topping, President of the University.
Leonard K. Firestone, Chairman of the Board.
Killingsworth, Brady & Associates, Architects.
Erected 1964 by University of Southern California. (Marker Number 1055.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 34° 1.398′ N, 118° 17.093′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker is on 34th Street, 0.3 miles west of Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 835 W 34th St, Los Angeles CA 90089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Ahn Family Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Service (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Trojan Column (about 400 feet away); Founders’ Fountain (about 400 feet away); Love Affair with the Movies (about 500 feet away); Douglas Fairbanks
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Regarding University Religious Center. Architects Killingsworth, Brady and Associates also designed the Watt Hall of Architecture & Fine Arts (1973) on the USC campus. Edward Killingsworth graduated from the USC School of Architecture in 1940 and went on to become one of Los Angeles' finest architects of the postwar era.
The University Religious Center is Mid-Century Modern in style, with International Style influences. The post-and-beam building is exceptionally simple in its detailing. The building has fully glazed, floor-to-ceiling metal frame and glass curtain walls. The building includes office space, meeting rooms, and a freestanding worship center. It is a contributor to William Pereira’s 1960 Campus Master Plan.
This is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1055, designated in 2013.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 22, 2023
2. University Religious Center
The marker is in the courtyard.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 22, 2023
3. University Religious Center
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 22, 2023
4. Street Sign
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 22, 2023
5. Outdoor Public Chalkboard
With “LAHCM 1055” written at the top, for Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1055.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
