Title supplied by cataloger. The organization was founded by Union Oil magnate Lyman Stewart. Building was designed by Walker & Vawter in Renaissance Revival style and has an auditorium that seats 4,000. Building is flanked by two thirteen-story dormitories. A large 1935 neon sign which says, "Jesus Saves," sits at the top of the building. Date built: 1915. Exterior view of Church of the Open Door [The Bible Institute], at 555 South Hope Street, with Central Library (West entrance) and parking area (presently the Maguire Gardens) in the foreground. Photograph dated January 1, 1980.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;20 x 25 cm. Photographic prints
Church of the Open Door (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Public Library Church buildings--California--Los Angeles Renaissance revival (Architecture)--California--Los Angeles Libraries--California--Los Angeles Lost architecture--California--Los Angeles Lyman, Stewart Goodhue, Bertram Grosvenor,1869-1924 Winslow, Carlton M Walker & Vawter
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