Image is a reproduction of a photographic postcard. Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944), Canadian-born evangelist in the 1920s and 1930s, founded of the Pentecostal Foursquare Church in 1927. Angelus Temple, which was dedicated on January 1, 1923, served as McPherson's religious base until her accidental death in 1944. The temple, still the headquarters of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, Building No. 92001875. Exterior view of the bible school and residence of Aimee Semple McPherson, founder of the Foursquare Church., located at Park Avenue and Lemoyne in Echo Park. Semple's church, Angelus Temple, identified by the two partially visible towers, is around the corner out of view.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;9 x 14 cm. on sheet 21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Bible colleges--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Los Angeles Church buildings--California--Echo Park (Los Angeles) McPherson, Aimee Semple,1890-1944 Echo Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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