Image / First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 8th and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1950-1972

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Title: First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 8th and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1950-1972
Alternative Title: First A.M.E Church building on 8th and Towne
Date Created and/or Issued: [1950-1980]
1950/1972
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
Rights Information: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu
Description: Exterior view of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church, the 1902 building located at Towne and 8th St., a Gothic revival style building with a large tower.
First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, is the oldest church founded by African Americans in the City of Los Angeles, dating to 1872. Biddy Mason established the church to minister to the mind, body, and soul of the community. This church served as the cornerstone of the community for spiritual growth, social uplift, and economic development.
Written on back of photo: Please credit Dunbar Historical Museum / Exterior-First A.M.E. Church- eighth and towne ave. Courtesy Dunbar Museum
Type: image
Identifier: uclalsc_1889_b17_f12_002a.tif
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Subject: African American churches
First African Methodist Episcopal Church (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Source: Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
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