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Second Church of Christ, Scientist (Los Angeles, California)
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Los Angeles, California
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, is a historic structure that on April 2, 1987, was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. The Classical Revival
Neoclassical architecture
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building was designed by Alfred H. Rosenheim
Alfred Rosenheim
Alfred Faist Rosenheim, F.A.I.A. was an American architect and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He was one of the leading architects in Los Angeles, California in the early part of the 20th Century. His major works include the H.W...
and built 1910 in the West Adams district.
In late 2009, the Church property was sold to the non-profit organization the Art of Living Foundation. It is currently being restored and will be used as a community center, speaking venue, and center for the Foundation's programs and operations. The Art of Living Foundation Center officially opened on April 14, 2010.
National register listing
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- Second Church of Christ, Scientist (added 1987 - Building - #87000576)
- 946 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles
- Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
- Architect, builder, or engineer: Albert C. Martin, Sr.Albert C. Martin, Sr.Albert Carey Martin was an American architect and engineer.He founded the architectural firm of Albert C...
, Alfred RosenheimAlfred RosenheimAlfred Faist Rosenheim, F.A.I.A. was an American architect and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He was one of the leading architects in Los Angeles, California in the early part of the 20th Century. His major works include the H.W... - Architectural Style: Classical Revival
- Area of Significance: Architecture, Religion
- Period of Significance: 1900-1924
- Owner: Private
- Historic Function: Religion
- Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
- Current Function: Non-profit educational and humanitarian
- Current Sub-function: Community service, personal development, trauma relief—501(c)(3)
See also
- List of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments in South Los Angeles
- List of Registered Historic Places in Los Angeles
- Second Church of Christ, Scientist (disambiguation)
- First Church of Christ, Scientist (Los Angeles, California)First Church of Christ, Scientist (Los Angeles, California)The former First Church of Christ, Scientist, built in 1912, is an historic Christian Science church edifice located at 1366 South Alvarado Street, in Los Angeles, California...