La Cañada Flintridge in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Cañada Congregational Church
Church of the Lighted Window
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
1. La Cañada Congregational Church Marker
La Canada Congregational Churche - 1897
Rebuilt 1924
Rebuilt 1974
indoor plaque:
Meeting in the home of Dr. and Mrs. J.L. Lanterman, Statement of Faith was drawn and signed. Fifteen charter members became the first organized church in La Canada May 23, 1897. Minister was Rev. Franklin Culver 1897-1898. Church was rebuilt in 1924.
Marked by: Verdugo Parlor #240 Glendale - San Fernando Mission Parlor #280 - Native Daughters of the Golden West.
California Registered Historical Landmark* LAN-007
Erected 1897 by La Cañada Congregational Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1897.
Location. 34° 12.378′ N, 118° 12.32′ W. Marker is in La Cañada Flintridge, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Verdugo Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Cañada Centennial Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lanterman House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sport Chalet (approx. 0.4 miles away); Japanese Garden (approx. half a mile away); Descanso Gardens (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Descanso Gardens (approx. 0.6 miles away); Glendale and Montrose Railway (approx. 1.1 miles away); Montrose Founding (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Cañada Flintridge.
More about this marker. This might be the oldest
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
2. La Cañada Congregational Church Marker
This plaque is inside the church.
Regarding La Cañada Congregational Church. In 1897, fifteen pioneers of the La Crescenta Valley met in the home of Jacob and Ammoretta Lanterman to sign the formal covenant to charter La Cañada Congregational Church. These families had been meeting regularly for informal worship in that home over a number of years, and the time had come for the growing community to have its first church. The original sanctuary was a one-story frame building which was located on the present church site. The lot was a gift from the Lanterman family, and both $1200 in cash and labor were donated by citizens of the community. Nearly 200 persons attended the formal dedication on April 19, 1898.
For many years the church was the focal point for nearly all social, charitable, cultural and community services in the valley. The first Boy Scout Troop of the area was organized here, and continues to enjoy church sponsorship to this day. Eventually the need for newer and larger facilities became apparent, and the present sanctuary building was built in 1924 and dedicated on December 14. A beautiful
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
3. La Cañada Congregational Church Marker
The stone monument is at lower right.
In 2008, the congregation restored its original name, La Cañada Congregational Church, in recognition of its significant contributions to the life and history of its larger community. [In 2026 the church began using the name Lighted Window Congregational Church]. The church was proclaimed an historic landmark of the State of California* in 1969.
-from La Cañada Congregational Church
*Note: The church is a California Point of Historical Interest, not a California Historical Landmark. Many publications and websites show the incorrect information. These designations are often confused -- It is a common mistake.
Additional keywords. Lighted Window Congregational Church
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
4. Church Courtyard
5. Church Construction - 1924
This photo is on display inside the church.
6. La Cañada Congregational Church - 1926
7. La Cañada Congregational Church
8. Original Church - 1897
courtesy Lanterman House
9. La Cañada Congregational Church Marker
Keystone preserved from the original church.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
