Mendocino Presbyterian Church facts for kids
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Mendocino Presbyterian Church
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Mendocino Presbyterian Church
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| Location | 44831 Main Street Mendocino, California |
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| Built | 1867-1868 |
| Architect | S. C. Bugbee & Son of San Francisco, architects; Albert Maxwell, contractor |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| Part of | Mendocino and Headlands Historic District (ID71000165) |
The Mendocino Presbyterian Church is a beautiful old church located in Mendocino, California. It's built in a special style called Carpenter Gothic, which means it looks like a fancy, old-fashioned wooden building. You can find it at 44831 Main Street, right on the coast, looking out over the Pacific Ocean.
This church was built using strong coast redwood wood. Its outside walls have a unique look with "board and batten" siding, which means long, flat boards with thin strips covering the gaps. It also has a tall bell tower on the side, a steep roof, and pretty, pointed windows called lancet windows. Local artist Leone McNeil Zimmer made its colorful stained glass windows.
The Mendocino Presbyterian Church is very important! It's recognized as California Historical Landmark No. 714. It's also part of the Mendocino and Headlands Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1971.
History of the Church
How the Church Was Built
The church was designed by architects S. C. Bugbee & Son from San Francisco. It was built between 1867 and 1868. The building cost about $10,000, which was a lot of money back then! Albert Maxwell was the main builder. The church was officially opened and used for the first time on July 5, 1868.
A Church in the Movies
In 1947, parts of a movie called Johnny Belinda were filmed at the church. Famous actors like Jane Wyman and Lew Ayres starred in the movie. The money the church earned from the filming helped them buy a brand new roof!
The Church Today
Today, the Mendocino Presbyterian Church is still an active church. It's part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is one of the oldest Protestant churches in California that has been used continuously since it was built. The current pastor is Reverend Matthew E. Davis.
