This center was named in memory of Rev. Elijah W. Rakestraw.; This structure was originally occupied by St. Mark's Methodist Church. Exterior of Rakestraw Memorial Community Education Center, located at 5139 S. Main Street in Los Angeles. This center is part of Wesley United Methodist Church (left, out of view), located across the street at 112 W. 52nd Street. Photograph dated January, 2010.
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1 photographic print :color ;11 x 15 cm. Photographic prints
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