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This congregation, which would eventually become one of the largest Presbyterian parishes in the world, received permission from the Presbytery of Los Angeles to start a church in the then far-flung community of Hollywood in 12/1903. Hollywood itself incorporated in 1903 and remained an independent city until it accepted annexation to Los Angeles in 1921. The congregation held its services in rented quarters between 1903-1908, when construction on their first church began in 10/1909. This long, low facility was located underground, covered by a shallowly-pitched gable roof supported by thick brick walls. This church would operate from its completion in 03/1910 until it was superseded by a far more grand Gothic building in 1925.

Original address: 152 North Gower Street;

PCAD id: 14550