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Title
Convertible religious center
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Siddon, Dave
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian
Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Date Created and/or Issued
1956
Contributing Institution
Los Angeles Public Library
Collection
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Rights Information
Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Description
Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Original photograph has several small stains.
The Granada Hills Memorial Church also known as the Granada Hills Community Presbyterian Church was later renamed the First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, located at 10400 Zelzah Avenue, Northridge.
Photograph caption dated September 15, 1956 reads "Sanctuary of Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills uses Gothic-type arch in exterior although interior use is strictly contemporary. Designed by architect Floyd Brewster of Los Angeles, present center was built in 1949-50 for approximately $45,000. It becomes sanctuary for religious occasions, is converted to social center with removal of portable chairs. Plan follows that of most Valley churches established since end of World War II in rapidly growing areas, will be expanded with addition of permanent sanctuary when size of congregation demands."; See images #00145711 through #00145713 for all photos in this series.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm.
Photographic prints
Identifier
00145713
Valley Times Collection
HCNVT_d055_f13_i16
CARL0005866612
http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/73388
Subject
First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Presbyterian church buildings--California--Northridge (Los Angeles)
Church buildings--California--Northridge (Los Angeles)
Crosses--California--Los Angeles
Lawns--California--Los Angeles
Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Valley Times Collection photographs

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