In terms of Mormon architecture, the Mormon Corridor--the main area of early Mormon settlement that extends from Cardston on the north to the Mexican colonies on the South--is usually where the vast majority of unique buildings can be found. There are a few exception to this, such as Hawaii and some South Pacific Islands where early chapels can be found.
California is a unique place where there are still some nice buildings, even though Mormon growth in California didn't really take off until the 1940s. This was just early enough for some unique buildings to be made, with some really nice elements.
The Redondo Beach Ward is one nice example. While not one of Mormonism's most unique buildings, it has some very nice elements that could be appreciated.
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| (Image Source: Church History Library) |
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| (Image Source: Church History Library) |
You'll notice that one unique element of this building was its stained glass window at the end of the chapel. While the building no longer stands--and the new building isn't unique at all--the window was moved to the new chapel, where it is lit electronically at the front of the pulpit.
I'm glad that the window was preserved, and that it remains at the head of the chapel, although I wish I could see it in its original architectural context. If I find a photo of the chapel's original interior in the future, I'll be sure to post it here.
