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

Inscription.
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 • Education • 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 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. It 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.

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 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

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500 feet away); Douglas Fairbanks (about 500 feet away); Student Musical Traditions (about 500 feet away); University of Southern California (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

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.

University Religious Center image. Click for full size.

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

Outdoor Public Chalkboard image. Click for full size.

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 291 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.