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By Kelly J. Hobbs, February 27, 2006
Francisco Garces Statue Dedication Marker
101 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — 277 — Francisco Garces1738 – 1781 — Spanish Franciscan —
On North Chester Avenue at Golden State Highway (California Route 204), in the median on North Chester Avenue.
Padre Garces seeking a new route between Sonora, Mexico and Monterey crossed Rio de San Felipe (Kern River May 7, 1776) at Rancheria San Miguel now Bakersfield. First recorded white man in this locality, he brought Christianity to the Indian and on . . . Map (db m34769) HM
102 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — 278 — Rio de San FelipeCalifornia Historical Landmark
On Kern Canyon Road (State Highway 178), on the left when traveling east.
One mile north of here on May 1, 1776, Francisco Garces of the Franciscan Order, crossed Kern River in his search for a shorter route from Sonora, Mexico to Monterey, California. He was the first known explorer to describe this river, which he . . . Map (db m24984) HM
103 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — Saint John's Episcopal Mission
Near Chester Avenue.
People living in small towns built churches to provide services within walking distance from their homes. Saint John’s Episcopal Mission opened to parishioners in Rosedale in 1892. In the early days, a pastor from Saint Paul’s Episcopal . . . Map (db m25457) HM
104 California, Kern County, Havilah — First Catholic Church and Cemetery in Kern County
On Caliente-Bodfish Road north of School Street.
This is the site of the first Catholic Church St. Joseph's and Cemetery built in Kern County in August 1866. It was established by Father Francis Dade, the circuit priest headquartered in Visalia. The Catholic Church here in Havilah was moved to . . . Map (db m89215) HM
105 California, Kern County, Rosamond — Adobe ChurchRosamond
On Locust Street at Diamond Street, on the right when traveling east on Locust Street.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, established Aug 12, 2015. This building once housed a Masonic Lodge and the church pictured below. Wayside Community Chapel Church, built in 1934 from land donated by the LA Rescue . . . Map (db m186316) HM
106 California, Kern County, Tehachapi — 11 — Original site of the First Catholic Church in 1887
On West F Street, on the right when traveling east.
The present, remodeled bank building was constructed in 1936 as the second St. Malchy Church. In the early 1980's the structure was sold to the newly formed Sierra National Bank, which was acquired by the Bank of the Sierra in May 2000.Map (db m52888) HM
107 California, Kern County, Woody — 631 — Garcés Baptismal Site
On Garces Highway (State Highway 155), on the right when traveling west.
On May 3, 1776, three miles north of this point at a Yokut village site in Grizzly Gulch, father Francisco Garcés performed the first recorded baptism in the San Joaquin Valley. The service was held for a dying Yokut boy he called Muchachito (young . . . Map (db m168621) HM
108 California, Kings County, Hanford — Kings County’s First Church
On Hackett Street west of 14th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Historical site - Kings County's First Church - Methodist organized - 14060 Hackett Street - est. 1876. Kings County Historical Society Map (db m236174) HM
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109 California, Lake County, Middletown — First Church in Middletown
This building built in 1871 was the first church inMap (db m11988) HM
110 California, Lake County, Middletown — First Methodist Church Site
Building Moved To the Farmer Place – 1894 Destroyed by Storm – 1948 Marker Relocated – 1960Map (db m11987) HM
111 California, Lake County, Upper Lake — Upper Lake Through Time
Near Main Street south of First Street. Reported permanently removed.
At the time of the first Spanish settlement in California in 1769, the native Pomo had inhabited Lake County for at least 10,000 years. When Mexico became independent of Spain in 1822, secularization af the Mission system provided rich land grants . . . Map (db m144283) HM
112 California, Los Angeles County, Acton — Acton Community Presbyterian Church
On Crown Valley Road, 1.4 miles south of California Route 14, on the left when traveling south.
The Acton Community Presbyterian Church began as the Union Moral and Religious Association of Acton. The association's first meeting was held on April 28, 1888. The first formal service took place on June 17, 1888 at the Little White School which . . . Map (db m127488) HM
113 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — American Indian Artifact
Near Baldwin Avenue, 0.3 miles south of Interstate 210, on the right when traveling south.
Discovered in the foothills of Southern California in 1905 by William Warren Orcutt, petroleum geologist. Artifact reputed to have served as a baptismal font at the nearby La Purisima Mission destroyed by earthquake in 1821.Map (db m193775) HM
114 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Compass Tree Park
On Lake Street at Providencia Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Lake Street.
In 1817, Spanish Padres planted four golden sycamore trees at a nearby location to mark the halfway point between the Los Angeles and San Fernando missions. It was customary for travelers to rely on natural features to reach their destinations . . . Map (db m238247) HM
115 California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — Original El Camino Real Bell — and Hanging Tree —
On Calabasas Road near El Canon Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Original El Camino Bell erected 1913 by Board of Supervision, and Oak Tree used to dispense justice. City of Calabasas Erected 1913 by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.Map (db m246167) HM
116 California, Los Angeles County, Culver City, Washington Culver — 3 — St. Augustine's Church
On Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
In 1883 this land was donated by Señor J. Francisco Figueroa to the Roman Catholic Church of Los Angeles in order that a mission church be built to serve the people of La Ballona Valley. In 1887 a small wooden chapel was built on this site. Priests . . . Map (db m49951) HM
117 California, Los Angeles County, El Monte — El Monte
On Tyler Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Interstate 10, on the left when traveling south.
This tablet commemorates the site of the oldest Protestant Evangelical Church in Southern California; the erection of the first school house; and the end of the Santa Fe Trail.Map (db m211471) HM
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118 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Adams Hill — Wee Kirk o’ the Heather — Forest Lawn Glendale —
Near Glendale Avenue north of San Fernando Road.
This picturesque little church takes us back to the night when Douglas of Finland stood beneath Annie Laurie's window and sang to her the romantic love song which has since been sung and loved the world over. The Wee Kirk o’ the Heather pays . . . Map (db m232610) HM
119 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Crescenta Highlands — Ananda Ashrama5301 Pennsylvania Avenue
On Pennsylvania Avenue at Markridge Road, on the left when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Ananda Ashrama was founded in 1923 as an extension of the Vedanta Centre, Boston, established by Swami Paramananda in 1909. Vedanta, India's ancient philosophy, teaches that our true nature is divine. All paths lead to the same . . . Map (db m239531) HM
120 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — 14 — Glendale Y.M.C.A.
On Louise Street, 0.1 miles north of Broadway, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1919. Constructed in 1926. Designed by Clarence L. Jay and Lincoln Rogers. Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. City of Glendale Historical Landmark.Map (db m210004) HM
121 California, Los Angeles County, Highland Park, South Arroyo — San Rafael Ranch Dinner BellChurch of the Angels
On Avenue 64 at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Avenue 64.
This dinner bell was used on the San Rafael Ranch, 1890 - 1920. Presented to the Church of the Angels by the San Rafael Ranch Co.Map (db m149010) HM
122 California, Los Angeles County, La Crescenta-Montrose — St. Luke’s of the Mountains
On Foothill Boulevard at Rosemont Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Foothill Boulevard.
The chimes in this church, St. Luke's of the Mountains of La Crescenta, California, were presented by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watchorn in memory of their beloved son Lieutenant Emory Ewart Watchorn, 1926.Map (db m198224) HM
123 California, Los Angeles County, La Mirada — “Jesus Saves” Historic Replica
On University Drive, on the right when traveling north.
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." . . . Map (db m236405) HM
124 California, Los Angeles County, La Mirada — Sutherland / Sanders Bell Tower
Near Biola Avenue, 0.4 miles north of Rosecrans Avenue.
These bells are part of a Carillon cast especially for Biola in 1914. For nearly half-a-century they rang over downtown Los Angeles, from high above Biola’s campus at 6th and Hope Streets. They were the musical partner to the landmark “Jesus Saves” . . . Map (db m201275) HM
125 California, Los Angeles County, La Mirada — Zahur-ul-Haqq
On Talbot Drive.
This plaza is dedicated in loving memory of Zahur-ul-Haqq Zahur-ul-Haqq is recognized as the first convert of the Methodist mission in India. Born in Tilhar, India, in 1834, Haqq was raised in a prominent Muslim family and practiced . . . Map (db m236333) HM
126 California, Los Angeles County, La Verne — 4 — Hortense Lear HomeSpanish Colonial Revival - 1921
On Bonita Avenue at White Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Bonita Avenue.
Constructed in 1921 for retired Illinois teacher Hortense Lear, this home combines flat-roofed Spanish Pueblo style with a semi-round early American portico. Miss Lear occupied the home 1921-1953, then left it in her will to the Church of . . . Map (db m190914) HM
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127 California, Los Angeles County, Long Beach, Alamitos Beach — Long Beach Unity Society of Practical Christianity Church1940 — Architect: Raymond A. Sites —
On East Broadway, on the right when traveling west.
Unity, a non denominational Church, was founded in Long Beach by the Reverends Louise and John Samuel Newman in 1923. A grass roots fundraising campaign led to the purchase of this site in 1933. Construction began in 1941. Architecture was inspired . . . Map (db m72707) HM
128 California, Los Angeles County, Long Beach, East Village — First United Presbyterian Church1939 — Architect: Easton D. Herrald —
On 600 East 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Modeled after English Gothic churches, this is the third church on the site where the Long Beach United Presbyterian congregation was founded in 1906. The sanctuary has beautiful woodwork and stained glass.Map (db m73099) HM
129 California, Los Angeles County, Long Beach, West Gateway — First Congregational Church of Long Beach
On 3rd Street at Cedar Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 3rd Street.
The First Congregational Church of Long Beach, constructed 1914, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior, September 28, 2012.Map (db m72455) HM
130 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Brentwood — Hammat TiberiasSkirball Museum
Near Sepulveda Boulevard at Skirball Center Drive, on the left when traveling north.
While their date of origin is unknown, synagogues were common in the Land of Israel by the first century CE. With the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in the year 70, they emerged as the nucleus of Jewish religious activity. . . . Map (db m183316) HM
131 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Chatsworth — 14 — Chatsworth Community Church
Near Lassen Street just west of Valley Circle Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Chatsworth Community Church, 1903. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 14 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m163863) HM
132 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Chinatown — Pacific Alliance Medical CenterThe French Hospital
On College Street west of Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
French Roots Between 1850 and 1860, French and French Canadian immigration to Los Angeles exceeded that of all other nations. In 1883, a French-language newspaper, Le Progrès, began publication. Damien Marchessault, a . . . Map (db m229825) HM
133 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — 6th & Figueroa Streets
On Figueroa Street just north of 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Smart Set In Downtown Beginning in the 1880s, ladies and gentlemen swirled to music in the ballroom of the Bellevue Terrace Hotel. The three-story Victorian-style hotel, with 140 rooms and three turrets, was considered . . . Map (db m231316) HM
134 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — 920 — Aoyama Tree
Near Central Avenue north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Ficus Macrophylla (Moreton Bay Fig) planted circa 1920. Declared 2008, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 920, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m183767) HM
135 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Azusa Street Mission
On San Pedro Street at Azusa Street, on the right when traveling north on San Pedro Street.
Site of the Azusa St. Revival from 1906 to 1931. Cradle of the Worldwide Pentecostal Movement.Map (db m230717) HM
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136 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Father Junipero Serra1713–1784
On Los Angeles Street just north of Arcadia Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born on the island of Majorca, off the coast of Spain, Father Serra was ordained in Palma where he taught for fifteen years before being sent to Mexico as a missionary in 1749. In 1769 he became Padre Presidente of the Franciscan . . . Map (db m54556) HM
137 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — 313 — Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Near 1st Street at Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, built 1924-26. Declared October 24, 1986 Historic-Cultural Monument No. 318 by the City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department. (second marker:) . . . Map (db m231223) HM
138 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles
On North Main Street north of Arcadia Street, on the left when traveling north.
Oldest church in the City of Los Angeles. Dedicated December 8, 1822.Map (db m162877) WM
139 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — 144 — Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los AngelesOur Lady Queen of Angels
On Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Cesar Chavez Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This tablet commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of the erection of this church, Our Lady Queen of Angeles. Built in 1814 by the Franciscan Fathers, restored and enlarged in 1912, Right Reverend Thomas James Conaty being Bishop . . . Map (db m113805) HM
140 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Plaza Methodist Church1925–26 — El Pueblo de Los Angeles —
On Paseo de la Plaza at Olvera Street, on the right when traveling west on Paseo de la Plaza.
The church is located on the site of the Tapia/Olvera adobe, which served as an early service building for the United Methodist Church mission in Los Angeles. The Methodist Church was also the founding agent in Southern California for Goodwill . . . Map (db m162772) HM
141 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — 17 — St. Vibiana’s Cathedral1876
On Main Street, 0.1 miles north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 17 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m164552) HM
142 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — The Annunciation Mosaic
On North Main Street north of Arcadia Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Annunciation mosaic on the church facade is a reproduction of a detail from the image of Our Lady of the Angels in the Portiúncula Chapel at Assisi. This image provided the inspiration from which the city was named to honor Nuestra Señora de Los . . . Map (db m164889) HM
143 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — 312 — Union ChurchUnion Center for the Arts
On Judge John Aiso Street (San Pedro Street) north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Union Church, built in 1922, has great historic significance as the first Christian church built in Little Tokyo, and the site of important spiritual, cultural, and community service activities. It is listed on the National Register of . . . Map (db m234531) HM
144 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 836 — Aimee Semple McPhersonThe Lotus of Echo Park Lake — An Icon Blooms —
Near Glendale Boulevard at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944) founded the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and was a well-known figure in Los Angeles. After her founding of the Angelus Temple in 1923, the population of the Echo Park neighborhood greatly . . . Map (db m122445) HM
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145 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Angelus Temple
On Glendale Boulevard at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Glendale Boulevard.
Angelus Temple, founding church of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.Map (db m219917) HM
146 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 822 — First Jewish Site in Los Angeles
On Lilac Terrace west of Lookout Drive, on the left when traveling west.
The Hebrew Benevolent Society of Los Angeles (1854), first charitable organization in the city, acquired this site from the city council by deed of April 9, 1855. This purchase of a sacred burial ground represented the first organized community . . . Map (db m122688) HM
147 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — 55 — Chinese Heaven DogsMing Dynasty 1403 - 1643
Near Hollywood Boulevard west of Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Heaven Dogs were believed by the Chinese to ward off evil spirits and were widely used to guard the sacred Ming Tombs in the interior of China. They were first introduced in the reign of Huo Pin in 117 BC and achieved their greatest vogue in the . . . Map (db m167862) HM
148 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — 617 — The Hollywood CrossHollywood Pilgrimage Memorial Monument
Near Cahuenga Boulevard East at Cahuenga Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of Christine Witherall Stevenson. Erected 1923. Declared 1995, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 617, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.Map (db m230075) HM
149 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — 248 — United Methodist Church
On Franklin Avenue at Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Franklin Avenue.
First United Methodist Church, 1930, a Gothic revival edifice constructed of steel and exposed concrete, standing as a visual beacon in the heart of Hollywood.Map (db m128905) HM
150 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills — Church of the Hills — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow —
On Evergreen Drive just east of Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This church was inspired from a carpenter's primitive model of the first parish meeting house of Portland, then Falmouth, Maine, which was attended by Longfellow as a boy, and torn down in 1824. One of his earliest poems, written at . . . Map (db m230114) HM
151 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Koreatown — 727 — Founder’s Church
On 6th Street at Berendo Street, on the right when traveling west on 6th Street.
Founder's Church of Religious Science, Modern style. Architect - Paul Williams. Built 1960. Declared 2002, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 727, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.Map (db m234303) HM
152 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Koreatown — 116 — Wilshire Boulevard Temple
On Wilshire Boulevard at Hobart Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Wilshire Boulevard.
City's Oldest Jewish Community Along the grandest concourse of religious architecture found in Los Angeles, Wilshire Boulevard Temple is the sole example to be honored with a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The . . . Map (db m224094) HM
153 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Los Feliz — 1292 — Hollywood Sikh Temple
On Finley Avenue at Vermont Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Finley Avenue.
Established in 1969 as the Vermont Gurdwara and significant for its association with the social and cultural development of the Sikh community in Los Angeles. Built 1994. Declared 2023, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. . . . Map (db m243417) HM
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154 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Los Feliz — 136 — St. Mary of the Angels Church1930
On Finley Avenue just west of Hillhurst Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 136 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m173406) HM
155 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mid City — 754 — First Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles
On West Boulevard north of Washington Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Gothic/Spanish Colonial Revival style. Architects - F.L. Roehrig/Austin & Ashley. Built 1924. Declared 2003, Historical-Cultural Monument No. 754, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.Map (db m220539) HM
156 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mission Hills — Armenian History Timeline
Near Mission Hills Road, 0.2 miles west of Indian Hills Road.
In the beginning was the land of Armenia and the kingdom of Pakradouni, Ani. And Ani became Volga. And Volga became Crimea. And Crimea became Don. And Don became the Republic of Armenia. And the Armenian became a citizen of the . . . Map (db m217685) HM
157 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mission Hills — Fray Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, O.F.M.1736-1803
Near San Fernando Mission Blvd near Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Victoria, Spain - 1736. Joined the Franciscan Order in 1751. Sent to the College of San Fernando in Mexico City in 1759. Labored in Mexico and Baja, California until 1775. Spent 10 years at Mission San Diego. Selected 2nd Presidente of . . . Map (db m101198) HM
158 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mission Hills — Mission Dam
On Rinaldi Street, 0.1 miles east of Indian Hills Road, on the left when traveling east.
Rubble masonry water storage dam built by San Fernando Mission Indians in 1808. Water flowed to the mission via a tiled pipe.Map (db m156523) HM
159 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mission Hills — 23 — Mission San Fernando Rey de España
Near San Fernando Mission Boulevard east of Sepulveda Boulevard.
1. Historical Museum The museum exhibits a pictorial history of the mission, pottery, santos, trade and commerce items, together with an extensive collection of early mission baskets given by Marie and Mark Harrington. 2. . . . Map (db m114714)
160 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mission Hills — 157 — San Fernando Mission
Near San Fernando Mission Boulevard, 0.3 miles east of Sepulveda Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
Founded in 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco Lasuen. We honor those men of faith, courage and vision who guided the founding of the mission and also those who have preserved it for posterity.Map (db m169607) HM
161 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mission Hills — 150 — This FountainBrand Park
Near San Fernando Mission Boulevard at Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
A replica of one in Cordoba, Spain; was built around 1812-1814 and was part of the water system in San Fernando Mission garden. 100 years later this garden was the property of Mr. Leslie C. Brand, who donated a part of it to Los Angeles for a . . . Map (db m130560) HM
162 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, North Hills — 975 — Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society“The Onion”
Near Haskell Avenue north of Plummer Street, on the right when traveling north.
Modern style. Frank Ehrenthal, architect. Built 1964. Declared 2010, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 975, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m179250) HM
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163 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, North Hollywood — Capt. Dale BlackJanuary 1, 1950 -
Near Victory Boulevard at Cahuenga Boulevard.
The only survivor of aviation's most ironic airplane crash. On July 18, 1969 Navajo N9150Y crashed into this mausoleum "Portal of the Folded Wings." Dale miraculously survived but with massive injuries. With faith in God and . . . Map (db m235328) HM
164 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Northeast Los Angeles — Rancho Rosa CastillaSite of California State University Los Angeles — Historical Marker —
On Paseo Rancho Castilla, 0.5 miles east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On this site in 1776 Franciscan missionaries built one of 36 original California adobes.Map (db m146916) HM
165 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Oakwood — 861 — Monsignor O’Brien House
On Catalina Street north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.
Spanish Revival style. Clarence J. Smale, architect. Built 1925. Declared 2007, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 861, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m230214) HM
166 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Reseda — Señor de Luren
On Sherman Way just west of Lindley Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
It is said that this Christ was made by Michelangelo for an English family. To save it from the Protestants they sent it together with other images to America in the year 1568. The ship containing the cargo arrived in Lima and it was violently . . . Map (db m178039) HM
167 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Sanford — 114 — Wilshire United Methodist Church
On Wilshire Boulevard at Plymouth Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Wilshire Boulevard.
Romanesque Gothic style, 1924. The tower, modeled after the Moorish La Giralda, Sevilla, lends visual, cultural focus to the boulevard. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 114 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City . . . Map (db m183317) HM
168 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Citius Altius Fortius
On Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
The ultimate origin of the ancient Olympic Games is lost in the prehistoric past. In the ninth century before the Christian Era the young men of Greece were already accustomed to gather on the sacred grounds of Olympia to honor their god Zeus by . . . Map (db m216070) HM
169 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Endowing the FutureUniversity of Southern California
On Childs Way east of Trousdale Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
When Orro Childs, John G. Downey and Isaias Hellman deeded 308 lots to the trustees of the University of Southern California in 1879, they were not only providing a new campus and a source of funding for the new institution; they were laying . . . Map (db m235269) HM
170 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Evangelist Billy Graham's Crusade for ChristLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum — August 15th to September 8th, 1963 —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This plaque commemorates the 1963 Crusade for Christ with a total attendance of 920,927 highlighted by the concluding session on Sunday, September 8th. Citizens from every walk of life occupied every seat and spilled onto the playing field . . . Map (db m238195) HM
171 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — His Holiness Pope John Paul IIUnity in the Work of Service
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Commemorating the first mass to be celebrated by a Pope in California, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, September 15, 1987. His Excellency Archbishop Roger M. Mahony and the church of Southern California welcoming the Holy Father on his second . . . Map (db m233700) HM
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172 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Second Baptist Church
On Central Avenue just south of 24th Street, on the right when traveling south.
A Tradition of Faith and Activism A block west of Central Avenue, radiating from the corner of 24th Street and Griffith Avenue, stands Second Baptist Church, among the most influential of the city's African American faith . . . Map (db m229395) HM
173 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 200 — Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles
On 24th Street at Griffith Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 24th Street.
Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior, March 17, 2009.Map (db m177395) HM
174 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 57 — Second Church of Christ, Scientistof Los Angeles
On Adams Boulevard east of Hoover Street, on the right when traveling east.
Italian Renaissance architecture, 1907. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 57 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m187044) HM
175 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 516 — St. John's Episcopal Church
Near Adams Boulevard at Flower Street, on the right when traveling east.
Romanesque style. Architects: Pierpont and Walter Davis. Built 1924. Declared 1991, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 516, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.Map (db m189274) HM
176 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 90 — St. Vincent de Paul Church
On Adams Boulevard at Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling west on Adams Boulevard.
St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church. Cultural Heritage Board Monument No. 90, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m224315) HM
177 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 1055 — University Religious Center
On 34th Street, 0.3 miles west of Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling west.
University of Southern California. Erected 1964. Norman Topping, President of the University. Leonard K. Firestone, Chairman of the Board. Killingsworth, Brady & Associates, Architects.Map (db m229305) HM
178 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — West Angeles Church
On Crenshaw Boulevard at 36th Street on Crenshaw Boulevard.
Deep Los Angeles Roots West Angeles Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is a historic black megachurch whose success could hardly have been predicted forty years ago. Founded in 1943 by C.E. Church Sr., the church first operated out . . . Map (db m240148) HM
179 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Studio City — El Camino Real Mission Bell
Near Vineland Avenue, 0.1 miles south of U.S. 101, on the left when traveling south.
On July 16, 1769, padre Junipero Serra dedicated the first of 21 missions to be established in Alta California. These missions along what is today known as El Camino Real are located one day's ride apart. Mission bells symbolizing the founding . . . Map (db m155801) HM
180 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Studio City — 32 — St. Saviour's Chapel
Near Coldwater Canyon Avenue, 0.4 miles south of Ventura Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
St. Saviour's Chapel, 1914. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 32 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m175149) HM
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181 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Sylmar — 50 — Mission Wells
Near Havana Avenue at Bleeker Street.
Settling Basin built by San Fernando Mission Indians about 1800. Mission water supply came from these wells. panel 2: Original water supply system, San Fernando Mission, circa 1800. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 50 . . . Map (db m111907) HM
182 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Valley Village — 199 — The David Familian Chapel
On Laurel Canyon Boulevard just south of Burbank Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
The first structure built as a synagogue in the San Fernando Valley on land donated by the family of Nathan and Vera Blumberg. The modern Georgian building, designed by architect Herman Light, was the gift of George and Isadore Familian in . . . Map (db m170171) HM
183 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Van Nuys — United States Armed Forces
On Sherman Way just east of Louise Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and to those who gave their lives for their country.Map (db m178067) HM WM
184 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Venice — 767 — Mishkon Tephilo
On Hampton Drive near Marine Street.
Temple Mishkon Tephilo. Herman Charles Light, Architect. Classic Revival style. Built 1941. Declared 2003, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 767, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission. Congregation Mishkon Tephilo, dedicated . . . Map (db m224859) HM
185 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Westlake — 706 — First Congregational Church
On Commonwealth Avenue at 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Commonwealth Avenue.
First Congregational Church. English Gothic Revival Style. Architects - Allison & Allison. Built 1931. Declared 2002, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 706, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs . . . Map (db m234025) HM
186 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Westlake — 173 — Welsh Presbyterian Church
Near 12th Street at Valencia Street, on the right when traveling west.
Greek Revival style, S. Tilden Norton, architect. First Sinai congregation in Los Angeles, 1909-1926. Built 1909. Declared 1977, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 173, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.Map (db m224478) HM
187 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Wilmington — 155 — Memory Chapel
On Marine Avenue just south of L Street, on the left when traveling south.
Marked by Wilmington Parlor No. 278, Native Daughters of the Golden West, April 5, 1946. Historic Mother Church. Los Angeles Presbytery. Dedicated November 1870. Rededicated November 1939.Map (db m179878) HM
188 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Wilmington — 47 — St. John’s Episcopal Church1883
On Neptune Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the left when traveling north.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 47 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles. St. John's Episcopal Church Diamond Jubilee, marked June 8, 1958, Native Daughters of the Golden . . . Map (db m180527) HM
189 California, Los Angeles County, Montebello, South Montebello — 161 — Mission ViejaOld Mission San Gabriel
On San Gabriel Boulevard at Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south on San Gabriel Boulevard.
This tablet was erected by Walter P. Temple and blessed by Right-Reverend John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Monterey and Los Angeles, July 31, 1921, to commemorate the founding of Mission San Gabriel Archangel, on this ground, at Old Mission by Rev. . . . Map (db m154575) HM
190 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena — San Gabriel Mission Dam1821-1822
On La Presa Drive north of Huntington Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Built by Joseph Chapman (Jose El Ingles), a woodman from Maine, taken prisoner during a pirate raid near Santa Barbara in 1818. He also helped construct the new Plaza Church in Los Angeles, and in 1819-1820 he built a grist mill at Mission Santa . . . Map (db m144860) HM
191 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, South Arroyo — Worldwide Church of God and Ambassador College
Near Terrace Drive, 0.2 miles south of Green Street, on the right when traveling south.
In November 1946, Herbert W. Armstrong (1892-1986) of the Radio Church of God, later called the Worldwide Church of God, signed a lease-option contract for the former Fowler estate at 363 Grove Street. Ambassador College began on October 8, . . . Map (db m151831) HM
192 California, Los Angeles County, Pico Rivera, El Rancho — First Baptist Church of RiveraPoint of Historical Interest
On Burke Street at Serapis Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Burke Street.
Point of Historical Interest, First Baptist Church of Rivera, founded May 27, 1888. Plaque placed by Poppy Trail Parlor No. 266 and Whittier Parlor No. 298 Native Daughters of the Golden West - March 17, 1970.Map (db m243076) HM
193 California, Los Angeles County, Pomona — Casa Alvarado
Near Old Settlers Lane south of Hacienda Place, on the right when traveling south.
Built about 1840 by Ygnacio Alvarado. Chapel served by San Gabriel Mission. Pomona's first public school. Dr. B. S. Nichols family home 1886-1951. 1951, Alfonso B. Fages home.Map (db m128914) HM
194 California, Los Angeles County, Rancho Palos Verdes — 53 — Saint Peter’s Episcopal ChurchSan Pedro’s Oldest Church and First Cemetery — Harbor View Cemetery —
Near Western Avenue, 0.6 miles south of Palos Verdes Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, dedicated April 13, 1884. Marked April 15, 1947, Rudecinda Parlor No. 230, Native Daughters of the Golden West. San Pedro’s oldest church and first cemetery, both dating from the 1880’s. Declared . . . Map (db m175138) HM
195 California, Los Angeles County, Rosemead — John Cleminson(1799–1879) — Savannah Memorial Park —
Near Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue.
A native of England, he came to New Brunswick in 1812 and then into the U.S., first settling in Kentucky. As a Mormon living in Missouri in 1838, he was sent as an emissary to negotiate with an army that was either going to kill all Mormons or move . . . Map (db m154510) HM
196 California, Los Angeles County, San Dimas — 7 — First Baptist Church1896
On San Dimas Avenue at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on San Dimas Avenue.
First organized church in San Dimas, the regular Baptist church was located on South Cataract Ave. The building was moved to this location in 1908. Its first pastor was Rev. E.G.O. Groat. The name was later changed to the "First Baptist . . . Map (db m167200) HM
197 California, Los Angeles County, San Dimas — 3 — Methodist Church1901
On 2nd Street west of San Dimas Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Methodists led by Rev. W.A. Brown, as pastor, completed their new church in 1901. Bishop Inwood of San Diego presided over the dedication ceremonies. In 1999 the building was severely damaged by fire. With help from the . . . Map (db m168936) HM
198 California, Los Angeles County, San Dimas — 15 — The Union Church of San Dimas
On San Dimas Avenue at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on San Dimas Avenue.
The Union Church of San Dimas was organized in 1912 and later renamed the San Dimas Community Church. Built in 1917 on San Dimas Avenue at Third Street, it is now affiliated with the United Church of Christ.Map (db m167211) HM
199 California, Los Angeles County, San Fernando — Father Junipero Serra
On Pico Street at Maclay Avenue on Pico Street.
Donated by The Wm Hannon Foundation commemorating San Fernando Mission Sept 1797 to Sept 1997. panel 2: Fray Junipero Serra, 1713-1784, founder of the California Missions. In memory of Eugenie B. Hannon.Map (db m127688) HM
200 California, Los Angeles County, San Fernando — Trinity Church
On O'Melveny Avenue at San Fernando Mission Boulevard on O'Melveny Avenue.
On Monday, January 17, 1994, an earthquake hit our Valley. Our temple was heavily damaged and had to be demolished. With God's Faithful help, the unending support of our Construction Committee, Congregation and Community, God's House was . . . Map (db m238084) HM

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