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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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. This chapel was built in 1870. It shows off the beautiful Carpenter Gothic style, which is a type of Victorian architecture. It is the oldest Protestant church in the Harbor area. Because of its history, it is now a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM #155).
History of Memory Chapel
Memory Chapel was first built in 1870. Its first home was at "F" Street and Marine Avenue. Later, in 1939, the chapel was moved to where it stands today. In 1946, a group called the Wilmington Parlor No. 278, Native Daughters of the Golden West, officially named it a historical landmark. This means it's an important place from the past that should be protected.
Memory Chapel Today
Today, a Philippine church uses the chapel for its services. They hold Sunday services in the Tagalog language. The chapel still has its original pews, which are benches for people to sit on. These pews date all the way back to 1870! English services are held in the Calvary Presbyterian Church, which is right next door. This church was built to replace the Memory Chapel for larger gatherings.
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