Bethlehem Baptist Church, Modernist church building in Central-Alameda, Los Angeles, United States.
Bethlehem Baptist Church is a modernist church building featuring a white stucco exterior with a simple cross-shaped tower that rises above the surrounding neighborhood. The interior combines sloping floors and horizontal planes that direct focus toward the preaching area.
Architect R.M. Schindler designed and built this structure in 1944, bringing International Style principles to religious architecture. It was constructed during a period of racial segregation in the city, making it significant as a gathering place.
The building serves as a gathering place where modernist design principles shape how people experience worship and community connection. The spatial arrangement inside creates an intimate relationship between the congregation and the pulpit.
The building sits along Compton Avenue and is accessible by public transportation or car, making it easy to reach from different parts of the city. The best times to visit are during community gatherings when the space is in active use.
The interior layout features two seating sections positioned at right angles to each other, creating an unusual spatial configuration. This arrangement allows worshippers to experience the preaching area from distinctly different viewpoints.
Location: Los Angeles
GPS coordinates: 33.99835,-118.24796
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21
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