North Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St Charles Borromeo Church Bell
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
1. St Charles Borromeo Church Bell Marker
This bell was cast at the McShane Foundry, Baltimore Maryland in 1897. It was commissioned for the belltower of the original Immaculate Conception Church on the corner of Bakman and Weddington in 1927. In 1939, it was then installed in the tower of the new St. Charles Borromeo Church on Moorpark Street, and then moved to its present location in 1959.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 34° 9.002′ N, 118° 21.974′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Hollywood. It can be reached from the intersection of Moorpark Street and Lankershim Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10800 Moorpark St, North Hollywood CA 91602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Barris Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); El Camino Real Mission Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dick Whittinghill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Campo de Cahuenga (approx. Ύ mile away); a different marker also named Campo de Cahuenga (approx. Ύ mile away); a different marker also named Campo de Cahuenga (approx. Ύ mile away); Treaty of Cahuenga (approx. Ύ mile away); Original Farm House of Tony La Maida (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
2. St Charles Borromeo Church Bell
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
3. Church Bell and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
4. Church Bell and Marker
Hidden behind tables and landscaping.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
5. St Charles Borromeo Church
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
6. Cornerstone - 1959
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
7. Original Church
Located next door, this is the original St Charles Borromeo Church built in 1939.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 29, 2024
8. St Charles Borromeo
Bishop of Milan 1563 - 1584
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 1, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
