St. Vincent de Paul Church (Los Angeles) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Vincent de Paul Church |
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St. Vincent Catholic Church
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| Location | 621 W. Adams Boulevard, South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90007 |
| Built | 1925 |
| Architect | Albert C. Martin, Sr. |
| Architectural style(s) | California Churrigueresque |
| Governing body | Archdiocese of Los Angeles |
| Designated | July 11, 1971 |
| Reference no. | 90 |
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St. Vincent de Paul Church (which is Iglesia de San Vicente de Paul in Spanish) is a Catholic church in Los Angeles, California. It's not just a place of worship; it's also a special building known as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. This means it's an important landmark with a lot of history!
History of the Church
This beautiful church was built in the 1920s. A talented architect named Albert C. Martin, Sr. designed it. A group called the Vincentians has been in charge of the church since it first opened.
A wealthy oilman named Edward L. Doheny helped pay for the church. Because of this, some people used to call it "the Church of Holy Oils." The church was officially opened in 1925. At that time, it was in a very rich part of the city. It was the second Catholic church ever to be officially opened in Los Angeles.
Many years ago, a composer named Amédée Tremblay played the organ at the church. He was the organist from 1925 to 1949. After him, a musician from Britain named John Lee took over as the church's organist.
Gallery
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The front of St. Vincent's.
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Statuary at the cathedral.
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Stonework embellishment above a doorway.
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A lamp at St. Vincent's.
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Ornate doorway at St. Vincent's.
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St. Vincent cornerstone.
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Handpainted ceiling.
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A look inside St. Vincent's
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Another handpainted ceiling.
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Another look inside St. Vincent's.
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