St. Michael's By-The-Sea - Carlsbad, CA
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N 33° 09.599 W 117° 21.162
11S E 467111 N 3669077
A historical marker in downtown Carlsbad, California.
Waymark Code: WM148RT
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2021
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The plaque says, "The first church built in Carlsbad was St. Michael's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Originally erected in 1894 overlooking the ocean on Oak Avenue, the quaint Gothic structure was moved to its current site in 1959 when Florence Shipley Magee donated an adjacent site for a new church.
Original redwood paneling, oak pews, and a Victorian pump organ are all still in good condition. The only alterations are a new entry, replacing one which led directly into the choir area at the front of the chapel, and a new heating and air conditioning system.
Far from being a relic of the past, the chapel is used for regular Sunday and weekday services as well as for weddings and funerals."
Group that erected the marker: Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Carlsbad, CA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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