La Mirada in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
“Jesus Saves” Historic Replica
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 18, 2023
1. “Jesus Saves” Historic Replica Marker
This mixed-media art installation recalls Biola University's original building at Sixth and Hope Streets in downtown Los Angeles, and the two iconic neon signs created in 1935 and 1938 that proclaimed the timeless message: “Jesus saves."
Dedicated May 24, 2013, in recognition of Biola's 2012-2013 theme, "From this place: proclaiming good news in a changing world."
Donated by the Class of 2013
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 33° 54.311′ N, 118° 0.833′ W. Marker is in La Mirada, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on University Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada CA 90638, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sutherland/Sanders Bell Tower (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zahur-ul-Haqq (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stagecoach Stop (approx. 0.9 miles away); La Mirada Relay Station (approx. 0.9 miles away); La Mirada (approx. 0.9 miles away); Train Depot (approx.
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More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the west wall of the Parking Lot S structure, on University Drive. If arriving to the campus by car, signing in at the security gate by the entrance is required.
Also see . . .
1. History and Heritage (Biola University).
Excerpt: Biola University traces its origins to the Bible Institute of Los Angeles established in 1908 by Lyman Stewart, founder and president of the Union Oil Company, and the Rev. T.C. Horton, two men of extraordinary vision and commitment to Christian higher education.(Submitted on November 19, 2023.)
2. Biola University (Wikipedia).
History: Biola University was founded in 1908 as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles by Lyman Stewart, president of the Union Oil Company of California;Thomas C. Horton, a Presbyterian minister and author; and Augustus B. Prichard, also a Presbyterian minister.(Submitted on November 19, 2023.)
In 1912, the institute appointed R. A. Torrey as dean, and in 1913 began construction on a building at the corner of Sixth and Hope St.in downtown Los Angeles, which included a 3,500-seat auditorium, two large neon signs (added later) on top of the building proclaiming "Jesus Saves", and a carillon of 11 bells on which hymns were played three times each day. The early leaders wanted the institute to focus on training students in the Bible and missions rather than the broad approach to Christian education typical of Christian liberal arts colleges. The institute offered a diploma after completion of a two-year curriculum. This model was based largely on the Moody Bible Institute. Beginning in the 1920s, attempts were made to broaden the curriculum, but it was not until 1949 that the institution took the name "Biola College" and in 1981 was renamed "Biola University". Biola re-located to La Mirada, California in 1959.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 18, 20232. “Jesus Saves” Historic Replica Marker - wide view, day
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2023
3. “Jesus Saves” Historic Replica Marker - wide view, night
E.F. Mueller Postcards (courtesy of the California State Library), circa 1936
4. View of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles building in Los Angeles...
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on July 11, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
