Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Christian Science church in North University Park, Los Angeles, California.
The Second Church of Christ, Scientist is a former Christian Science church at 948 West Adams Boulevard in the North University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Architect Alfred H. Rosenheim designed it in the Classical Revival style, and it was built in 1910. The building now houses the Art of Living Center Los Angeles.
Architect Alfred Rosenheim designed this religious structure in 1910 in the Classical Revival style. It received the designation of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument number 57 in 1968.
Today the building serves as a center for meditation classes, music performances, and lectures on personal development. Visitors find a space where spiritual practice connects with artistic events.
The site can be visited to view the architecture and attend various programs and events. It helps to check ahead for what programs are available, as offerings change seasonally.
The building served as a filming location for multiple episodes of the TV series Matlock, where it was shown as a courthouse. This use in the popular crime drama made it known beyond Los Angeles.
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