Palos Verdes Stone And Glass is a photograph by Heidi Smith which was uploaded on March 10th, 2013.
Palos Verdes Stone And Glass
Nestled in a grove of towering redwood trees the natural sanctuary of Palos Verdes stone and glass designed by Lloyd Wright gives unique expression... more
by Heidi Smith
Title
Palos Verdes Stone And Glass
Artist
Heidi Smith
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Photograph
Description
Nestled in a grove of towering redwood trees the natural sanctuary of Palos Verdes stone and glass designed by Lloyd Wright gives unique expression to the sacred space that welcomes all wayfarers along life's path.
Wayfarers Chapel, also known as "The Glass Church" is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. It is noted for its unique modern architecture and location on cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Swedenborgian Church of North America and serves as a memorial to its founder, Emanuel Swedenborg.
The church was designed by Lloyd Wright (son of Frank Lloyd Wright) in the late 1940s and was built between 1949 and 1951. Additions were built in later years, including a tower and a visitor center.
As with many of Wright's buildings, the chapel features geometric designs and incorporates the natural landscape into the design. The Wayfarers Chapel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Because of its scenic location, the church is very popular for weddings, both in the chapel itself and also outside on the chapel grounds.
The church was featured in the Fox teen drama television series The O.C., as the site of weddings and funerals. It was also featured briefly on the American science fiction television series Sliders.
Sources - wayfarerschapel.com and Wikipedia
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March 10th, 2013
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Comments (69)
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your Spotlight Artists Feature in WFS!! Gorgeous photograph!FL
Wanda Brandon
Congratulations, Heidi, on your feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. Lovely scenic with nice perspective. f/l
Nikolyn McDonald
I love the way this place of worship looks so completely a part of nature. Beautiful capture. Congratulations on being selected as the Spotlight Artist of the Week at WFS.
Carolyn Rosenberger
Congrats on being selected as the Spotlight Artist of the Week! I love F. L. Wright designs, and I love your photo of this wonderful chapel! L&F
Hanne Lore Koehler
Gorgeous capture of this beautiful spot, Heidi!!! Congratulations on your WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY spotlight artist feature! L/F
Mother Nature
F/L Heidi, this is a lovely, lovely image! Congratulations on being chosen for the SPOTLIGHT ARTIST FEATURE in WFS!
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