Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Christian Science church in North University Park, Los Angeles, California.
The Second Church of Christ, Scientist is a church building in Classical Revival style with Italian Renaissance elements in Los Angeles. The structure on West Adams Boulevard was originally designed as a house of worship and displays characteristic features of both architectural traditions.
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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