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 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Monrovia, CA Posted by:  silverquill
N 34° 08.625 W 117° 59.435
11S E 408674 N 3778538
Dating from 1906, this Roman Catholic Church is located along historic Route 66 in Monrovia, California. Among its notable features are stained glass windows of the apostles and other Biblical scenes.
Waymark Code: WM352C
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/10/2008
Views: 61
The Immaculate Conception Church was officially established in 1903. On Sunday, June 25, 1905, the cornerstone of Immaculate Conception parish was laid by the Right Reverend Thomas F. Conaty, Bishop of Monterey and Los Angeles.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Monrovia, California
RACHEL MOURNING
JEREMIAH 31:15
IN MEMORY OF THE
UNBORN CHILDREN
THIS MONUMENT
STANDS AS A
TESTIMONY TO LIFE
The property of our church was donated by the Bradbury family in memory of their mother, Simona Martinez Bradbury. The church was completed and dedicated the following year, 1906. The beautiful steeple was part of the original old church and has become a familiar landmark in the neighborhood.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Monrovia, California
Stained Glass Window of Jesus at the Door
"I stand at the door and knock"
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/01/1903
Date of building construction: 01/01/1906
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Shrine of Mary, Rachel Mouning Monument to Unborn Children, Cross and Bell
Archdiocese: Los Angeles
Diocese: Los Angeles
Address/Location:
740 South Shamrock Avenue
Monrovia, CA United States
91016
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
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