Church of the Nativity "roamin' Catholic church" - Menlo Park, California
Posted by: 
hotshoe
N 37° 27.640 W 122° 10.810
10S E 572503 N 4146293
Imposing Gothic revival church which was moved twice
Waymark Code: WM589Z
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2008
Views: 14
"In 1878 a change of ownership in the land around the church limited possibilities of growth and Nativity moved. The chapel, which measured 40x55 feet, was transported on log rollers from Ringwood to another location on Santa Cruz Avenue. A year later it was moved once again to its present location on Oak Grove Avenue. The moves prompted one local wit to call it "the roamin' Catholic Church." On moving to the new site, the chapel was enlarged into a church, the present altar and tower were built..."
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The church is now set in attractively landscaped grounds. There are masses every day, which all are welcome to attend. Also, the sanctuary is generally open during the day, so it may be possible to look inside the church without attending service.