Church of the Nativity - Menlo Park, California
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hotshoe
N 37° 27.640 W 122° 10.810
10S E 572503 N 4146293
Gorgeous Gothic revival church
Waymark Code: WM584P
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2008
Views: 9
The chapel was first dedicated in 1872 by the Archbishop of San Francisco to serve growing towns from Mountain View to Redwood City. As the parish grew, the church was moved twice and expanded, but the basic cruciform plan remains the same. It is constructed of native redwood, painted white, and features brilliant stained glass windows. The beautiful rose window was added in 1900. The church survived the great earthquake of 1906 almost intact (but the rectory was heavily damaged).
The church has masses every day, which all are welcome to attend. Also, the sanctuary is generally open all day, so it is possible to look at the church without attending service.
Street address:
210 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park, CA USA
94025
County / Borough / Parish: San Mateo
Year listed: 1981
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899
Historic function: Religion / religious structure
Current function: Religion / religious structure
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2011
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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