Main entrance to Ketchaoua Mosque in Algiers. At the entrance, 29 steps lead up to a marble portico, with an octagonal minaret on each side (though only one is visible here). The Mosque is located at the foot of the Casbah, facing the Mediterranean Sea. Between 1845 and 1962, under French rule, the Mosque was converted into the Cathedral of St. Philippe, but was then converted back.
Main entrance to Ketchaoua Mosque in Algiers. At the entrance, 29 steps lead up to a marble portico, with an octagonal minaret on each side. The Mosque is located at the foot of the Casbah, facing the Mediterranean Sea. Between 1845 and 1962, under French rule, the Mosque was converted into the Cathedral of St. Philippe, but was then converted back.
Two conical trees on a lawn in front of the ruins of St. John the Baptist's Church (later rebuilt adjacently) in Grosvenor Park in Chester, England on the River Dee. The park is in Victorian style and it has a Grade II ranking in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The conical trees are probably llex aquifolium (Lilly Gold English Holly).
The San Diego Mission is also called Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, founded in 1769 by Padre Junipero Serra. Architect Arthur Burnett Benton was one of the original founders of the California Landmarks Club; he also supervised restoration of the San Juan Capistrano mission.
Completed in 1920, the estate was destroyed by a forest fire in 1940. A note on photo ark no. 21198/zz00090mkj states that the architect was Carleton Winslow. Charles G. Adams was the consulting architect for planting only (Architect and engineer, vol. 78-79, July-Dec. 1924).
Courtyard enclosed by potted flowers, cypress trees and a semicircular wall incorporating an exedra, and with a drum-shaped fountain (?) with a sculptural relief of dancing maenads in the center
External view of mission chapel, which is located in the Pala Indian Reservation in San Diego County. The official name is now Mission San Antonio de Pala but it has also been identified as San Antonio de Pala Asistencia or the "Pala Mission." This is the only historic mission facility still serving a Mission Indian tribe.
External view of mission chapel, which is located in the Pala Indian Reservation in San Diego County. The official name is now Mission San Antonio de Pala but it has also been identified as San Antonio de Pala Asistencia or the "Pala Mission." This is the only historic mission facility still serving a Mission Indian tribe.
Exterior view of the front of the First Chinese Church of Christ in Hawaii from the street. The pagoda stye bell tower and ornate front doors are visible. The address of the church is 1054 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814.
The New Court building at St. John's College, a constituent of the University of Cambridge. The New Court was designed by Thomas Rickman and Henry Hutchinson and built between 1826 and 1831. It is in the Gothic Style with battlements, pinnacles, and a cloister and gateway across one side (viewed here). The New Court's central tower has four blank clock-faces. There are several legends about why the clocks are faceless, including the suggestion that Henry Hutchinson asked that they remain that way so that the building would not lose its symmetry.
Exterior view towards the arcaded walkway along the building to the left of the church entrance and the bell tower at Mission San Juan Bautista in San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. The bell tower has since been removed
Exterior view of the arcaded walkway and building to the left of the church entrance and the top of the bell tower at Mission San Juan Bautista in San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. The bell tower has since been removed
The ruins of Mission La Purísima Concepción, or La Purisima Mission. The original mission was damaged in 1812 by an earthquake and rebuilt in a new location. These buildings were then abadoned in 1843 and fell mostly into disrepair until December 7, 1941, the day of the fully restored mission's dedication.
The ruins of Mission La Purísima Concepción, or La Purisima Mission. The original mission was damaged in 1812 by an earthquake and rebuilt in a new location. These buildings were then abadoned in 1843 and fell mostly into disrepair until December 7, 1941, the day of the fully restored mission's dedication.
Exterior view of the front of the First Chinese Church of Christ in Hawaii from across the street. Bell pagoda style tower and ornate front doors are visible. The address of the church is 1054 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814.
Exterior view of the front of the First Chinese Church of Christ in Hawaii from the street. The pagoda style bell tower and ornate front doors are visible. The address of the church is 1054 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814.
Exterior view of the ornate front door of the First Chinese Church of Christ in Hawaii. The address of the church is 1054 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814. It was built in 1929
Roberta Smythe, Aimee Semple McPherson, and Rheba Crawford Splivalo celebrate the 25th anniversary of McPherson's work in ministry. The celebration included a parade that ended at the City Hall steps where McPherson greeted approximately 5000 people and the Mayor. Aimee Semple McPherson was a Los Angeles evangelist in the 1920s and 1930s who founded the Foursquare Church and Angelus Temple. Rheba Crawford Splivalo was associate pastor at Angelus Temple. Roberta Semple Smythe was the daughter of Aimee Semple McPherson.
From left to right: film producer Louis B. Mayer, Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin, and Bishop Bertrand Stevens in the luncheon room at the Biltmore Hotel where 400 leading Californians had gathered to discuss the campaign to raise funds for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Mr. Mayer spoke at the meeting saying, "this battle is not for greed or power, but for human good without distinction of race or creed" and acknowledged the presence of Rabbi Magnin and Bishop Stevens (among others) as a sign that we live in a "land where men of different faiths combine to aid humanity"
A member of the Mystic Shrine attending to a sign created for the Durbar festival. 20,000 spectators enjoyed street parades on South Olive Street and festivities at the Shrine Auditorium.
Rheba Crawford with her attorney Joseph Fainer. Crawford had been dismissed from her post of associate pastor of Angelus Temple by Aimee Semple McPherson, an action which she contested due to specifications in her contract.
The Golden Lotus Archway was designed by Paramahansa Yogananda as a "wall-less temple." The temple is located on Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades.
Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to the United States and Archbishop of Laodicea in Phyrigia, seated on the throne during the elevation ceremony of Bishop John Joseph Cantwell to Archbishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Province of Los Angeles. He offers his hand to Bishop Cantwell who is half-kneeling oppposite him. Using the powers vested in him by Pope Pius XI Cicognani presided over the ceremony, which took place at the Cathedral of Saint Vibiana in Los Angeles.
Wrestler and Chicago Bears fullback Bronko Nagurski flipping opponent Vincent Lopez during their wrestling match at Wrigley field. Nagurski won the match in front of 20,000 fans to defend his title as world heavyweight champion
Evangelist and political figure Robert P. Shuler (center right) walking down stairs with his wife. Shuler became famous for his controversial sermons and radio broadcasts from Trinity Methodist church.
Robert S. James sitting in the witness stand with a plan of his home behind him. An unidentified man is visible in front of him. He was most likely testifying in his own defense for the murder trial of his wife Mary Emma James. He purportedly had an affair with his niece, which spurred him to tie down his wife and have a rattlesnake bite her, and then later drown her in their fish pond. He was supposedly helped by his friend, ex-sailor Charles H. Hope, who was also charged with murder.
Funerals for famous composer and pianist George Gershwin are held simultaneously in Los Angeles and New York City. Gershwin died following surgery for a brain tumor on July 11, 1937. The musician was 38 years old.
Perry School, an insitution operated by Jehovah's Witnesses in the Redondo-Perry district that refused to allow students to salute the American flag. Consequently, a petition by residents of El Nido was created to close down the school.
Bishop John Joseph Cantwell (right) after he was enthroned as the first archbishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Province of Los Angeles. Cantwell is standing with Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Archbishop of Laodicea in Phyrigia, who presided over the elevation ceremony. Using the powers vested in him by Pope Pius XI Cicognani presided over the ceremony, which took place at St. Vibiana’s Cathedral.
Evangelist and political figure Robert P. Shuler smiling while sitting with a group of people. Shuler became famous for his controversial sermons and radio broadcasts from Trinity Methodist church.
Famed evangelist Aimee McPherson (right) and former head of the State Department of Social Welfare Rheba Crawford (left) share a look. Crawford had recently given up her post at the State Department to become an associate pastor with McPherson at Angelus Temple.
Parade floats and a procession of vehicles drive through downtown Los Angeles on the way to City Hall in celebration of Aimee Semple McPherson's 25th year of ministry service. The parade ended at the City Hall steps where McPherson greeted approximately 5000 people and the Mayor. Aimee Semple McPherson was a Los Angeles evangelist in the 1920s and 1930s who founded the Foursquare Church and Angelus Temple.
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson with her former nurse Ella Nordin and her business manager Giles Knight in the office of attorney Arndt. McPherson's former attorney Jacob Moidel had pressed a suit against her accusing her of illegally discharging him, which she contended with accusations that Moidel had attempted to force her to resign from her position at her church. Nordin and Knight were to give testimony about threatening messages received from Moidel.
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson conferring with her attorneys over paperwork. McPherson's former attorney Jacob Moidel had pressed a suit against her accusing her of illegally discharging him, which she contended with accusations that Moidel had attempted to force her to resign from her position at her church.
Rheba Crawford with her attorney Joseph Fainer dealing with legal matters. Crawford had been dismissed from her post of associate pastor of Angelus Temple by Aimee Semple McPherson, an action which she contested due to specifications in her contract. Crawford is center, with Joseph Fainer to her right.
Two women in fur coats shake hands at the 11th annual charity ball and dinner of the Junior Auxiliary of the Jewish Home for the Aged, held in the Biltmore Bowl. The theme was patriotic and Bob Hope, George Murphy and Jerry Colona presided as masters of ceremony
Hotel property at 4611 Compton Avenue purchased to be used as a "heaven, " or "Peace Mission and Truth Center" for Father Divine's International Peace Mission movement. Father Divine, also known as Reverend M.J. Divine was a controversial African American spiritual leader from 1907-1965. He founded the International Peace Mission movement and claimed to be God.
Property purchased to be used for Father Divine's International Peace Mission movement. Father Divine, also known as Reverend M.J. Divine was a controversial African American spiritual leader from 1907-1965. He founded the International Peace Mission movement and claimed to be God
John Joseph Cantwell leaving the Cathedral of St. Vibiana after being appointed archbishop in a religious ceremony. He was the first archbishop appointed to the Diocese of Los Angeles.
A policeman regulating citizens attempting to get a glimpse of the ceremony in which John Joseph Cantwell was appointed archbishop. He was the first archbishop appointed to the Diocese of Los Angeles. The ceremony took place at the Cathedral of St. Vibiana.