Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church - Palm Springs CA
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N 33° 49.814 W 116° 32.861
11S E 541853 N 3743424
This Roman Catholic Church is on West Alejo Road at North Belardo Road in Palm Springs, California.
Waymark Code: WMGAVM
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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The Church was designated as a Class 1 Historic Site in Palm Springs on 05-15-1985

Planning for this church began in 1926 under Father Phillip LaVies from Saint Boniface School in nearby Banning. Albert C. Martin, Sr, (1897-1960), architect of Los Angeles City Hall, was retained to design the church on a site purchased from Southern Pacific Railroad. The Spanish Mission Revival structure was completed in 1930 by local builder Alvah Hicks. The Rectory to the east was added in 1964 and a Parish Center to the south was built in 1974. president John F. Kennedy attended services at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church during his frequent visits to Palm Springs.
~ from A Guide to the Designated Class 1 Historic Site of Palm Springs (visit link) ~
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1930

Dominant Architectural Style: Spanish Mission Revival

Archdiocese: Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino

Address/Location:
151 West Alejo Road
Palm Springs, CA United States
92262


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

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