Chatsworth Community Church facts for kids
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Chatsworth Community Church, September 2008
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| Location | 22601 Lassen Street Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California United States |
| Built | 1903 |
| Governing body | private |
| Designated | November 2, 1962 |
| Reference no. | 14 |
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Chatsworth Community Church is a special old building in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles, California. It's officially recognized as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. This means it's an important part of the city's history and worth protecting.
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The Church's Story
Building a Community Hub
The Chatsworth Community Church was built a long time ago, in 1903. People from the community worked together to build it without pay. It was a very important place for everyone in early Chatsworth.
From 1906 to 1908, the church building was also used as the local high school. It was a safe place during tough times, like floods and fires. It truly was the heart of the community.
A New Name and a Challenge
In 1958, the church's name changed to the Chatsworth First Methodist Church. A few years later, in 1963, the church closed its doors. The building was left empty and sadly got damaged by people who didn't respect it.
This old church was the last original community building left in Chatsworth. It was in danger of being torn down to make way for new buildings.
Saving a Piece of History
To save this important building, the Chatsworth Historical Society stepped in. In January 1963, the church became one of the first few sites to be named a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. This special title helped protect it.
The Historical Society worked hard to raise money. They collected $19,725 to move the church. In 1965, the entire building was carefully moved. It went from its first spot on Topanga Canyon Boulevard to its current home. Today, it stands on the grounds of Oakwood Memorial Park.
The Church Today
A New Beginning
Thanks to the Chatsworth Historical Society, the building was saved and fixed up. The Oakwood Memorial Park Association allowed the church to be moved to their property. Since November 15, 1981, a new church group has used the building. It is now home to the St. Mary the Virgin Anglican-Rite Catholic Church.
Honoring its Past
On February 22, 1984, a special group called the Don Jose de Ortega Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored the church. They gave the church a bronze plaque. This plaque marks the building's important place in California's history. They also gave an American Flag and a California Flag, which stand inside the church today.
In 1982, a religious leader named Bishop James Orin Mote officially blessed the building. He dedicated it for the Anglican-Rite Catholic Church.
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