Title supplied by cataloger.; Photograph was edited for publication purposes. The religious-themed Pilgrimage Play, written by Christine Whetherill Stevenson, was performed every summer between 1920 to 1941. In 1931, a new amphitheater, made of cast concrete, was erected to resemble the ancient architecture of the Holy Land for the purposes of the play performed there. During WWII, the theater was deeded to Los Angeles County and converted into dormitories for servicemen. After the war, the play resumed until 1964, at which time it was legally ordered to close due to its religious content. In the early 1970s, the amphitheater was renamed after John Anson Ford, in honor of his dedicated and successful campaign to revive the facility. First photograph caption dated March 29, 1959 reads, "Spirit of Easter renewed in Hollywood Hills as renovated Pilgrimage cross shines again. From the mountains to the seashore, the symbol of Christ sends its message; cross now wears cloak of plastic to protect it from vandals."; Second photograph caption dated July 18, 1979 reads, "County supervisors may lease land under cross."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;22 x 32 cm. Photographic prints
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