Memory Chapel facts for kids
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Memory Chapel
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| Location | 1146 N. Marine Ave., Wilmington, Los Angeles, California |
| Built | 1870 |
| Architectural style(s) | Carpenter Gothic |
| Governing body | private |
| Designated | May 5, 1976 |
| Reference no. | 155 |
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The Memory Chapel is a very old and special building in Wilmington, a part of Los Angeles, California. It's close to the Port of Los Angeles, where many ships come and go. This chapel was built way back in 1870.
It was designed in a style called Carpenter Gothic. This means it looks like a traditional Gothic church, but it's made mostly of wood with fancy, carved details. It's also part of the Victorian architecture style, which was popular when Queen Victoria ruled England.
The Memory Chapel is the oldest Protestant church in the Harbor area of Los Angeles. Because it's so important to history, it's been named a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. This means it's a protected landmark, like a historical treasure.
A Chapel with History
The Memory Chapel has moved around a bit! When it was first built in 1870, it stood at "F" Street and Marine Avenue. Then, in 1939, it was carefully moved to its current spot.
In 1946, a group called the Wilmington Parlor No. 278, Native Daughters of the Golden West, officially recognized the chapel as a historical landmark. This helped make sure the building would be preserved for future generations.
What's Inside Today
Even though it's very old, the Memory Chapel is still used today! A Philippine church holds Sunday services there. These services are given in the Tagalog language.
If you visit, you can still see the original wooden pews inside. These are the same benches that people sat on back in 1870! English services are held in the Calvary Presbyterian Church, which is right next door and replaced the Memory Chapel as the main church building.
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