The First Church of
Christ Scientist is one of the few examples in the South Bay of the work of
architect Willis Polk. One of California's most famous architects, he designed
the church along classical lines with modifications similar to those of
Palladio. The ground floor plan of the church is in the shape of a Greek cross. Since the construction
of a new church in 1946, the building has been used for a variety of purposes.
Its scale and dignity make it an important contributor to the city's
architectural heritage.
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