Alhambra Ward: Exterior Details

Alhambra Ward: Stained Glass Details

At the front is a wood plaque that says "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." Above it is this rose window.

This photo gives you an idea of the difference colors that shine through the window:

And this one gives you an idea of how many panes of glass there are:

When the building was first dedicated, it had a normal frosted glass window at the front. I interviewed a sister in the Alhambra Ward who explained that in the late 1930s, a young women's leader suggested that she (a young woman at the time) and her classmates raise money to put in a stained glass window. They sold Christmas cards, baked goods, and other items until they had enough money.

It's a lovely window.

Alhambra (CA) Ward: Chapel Interior

This chapel has many wonderful features: Wood and iron decorations along the ceiling, the rose stained glass window at the front (which we'll explore more in a future post), and a cry room at the back.

Alhambra (CA) Ward

Our next few posts will focus on the historic Alhambra Ward in California. The ward was organized in 1923, but construction on the building started in 1931. Ward members constructed the Spanish Mission building during the Great Depression. It was completed in 1935.

Image Source: Church History Library

Since that time, the building has had an addition on the north side of the chapel, but its maintained its appearance and character quite well.

(Image Source: Church History Library)

A rose window made of stained glass is at the front of the chapel, but it wasn't always there. We'll talk about the history of that window in a future post.