An exact replica of the beautiful and historic Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, "Lourdes of the West," was recently completed on the grounds of St. Elizabeth's Church in Altadena where it is attracting thousands of war anchored tourists, who are choosing the colorful Southern California vacationland in lieu of Europe this year. Photo shows the grotto at Altadena which encases statues of "Our Lady of Lourdes, the Virgin" and St. Bernadette, the little shepherdess to whom the Virgin appeared on 18 occasions, once commanding her to scratch the ground with her foot, where a healing spring burst forth, from which waters the spring at the foot of the "Lourdes of the West" has been created. Photo dated: December 25, 1939.
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church (Altadena, Calif.) Lourdes, Our Lady of Christian shrines--California--Altadena Catholic churches--California--Altadena Altadena (Calif.) Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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