Second Church of Christ, Scientist (Los Angeles) facts for kids
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Second Church of Christ, Scientist / The Art of Living Center Los Angeles
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Second Church of Christ, Scientist, 2008
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 Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 946 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, California |
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| Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Alfred H. Rosenheim; engineer: Albert C. Martin |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000576 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 02, 1987 |
The Second Church of Christ, Scientist is a beautiful old building in Los Angeles, California. It is located in the North University Park area, which is part of the West Adams district. This building used to be a church for the Christian Science faith. Today, it is known as the Art of Living Center Los Angeles.
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A Look Back: The Building's History
Who Designed This Historic Building?
A famous architect from Los Angeles named Alfred H. Rosenheim designed this church. He created it in a style called Classical Revival. This style uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings, like grand columns and balanced shapes. The church was finished in 1910.
Becoming a Los Angeles Landmark
On July 17, 1968, the city of Los Angeles officially recognized the building as a special landmark. They called it a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. This means the building is important to the city's history and culture.
Seen on Screen: The Church in TV Shows
You might have even seen this building before! It was used as a courthouse in the TV crime show Matlock. It has also appeared in other movies and television projects.
The Art of Living Center Today
What is The Art of Living Foundation?
In 2009, the church building was bought by a group called the Art of Living Foundation. This group is a non-profit organization. They work to help people around the world.
A New Purpose for the Old Church
The foundation carefully fixed up the old church building. Now, it is a busy community center. People come here for many different activities. It hosts talks, music events, and various programs. The center also offers classes on breathing, meditation, and other ways to help people feel calm and happy. The Art of Living Foundation officially opened this new center on April 14, 2010.
Recognized Nationally: National Register Listing
The Second Church of Christ, Scientist building is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places across the United States. It was added to this list in 1987. The building is recognized for its beautiful architecture and its role in the community's religious history.
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More to Explore
- First Church of Christ, Scientist (Los Angeles, California)
- 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)
