Neighborhood Church, Palos Verdes Estates (8/15/2017)

 Referring back to the previous post of the PV Bath house and Athletic Club, just steps from there is the lovely Neighborhood Church (415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA) which has been an affiliate of the United Church of Christ since 1961. 

Their webpage (https://www.ncpve.org/our-history) tells the story of the church's long history, beginning with this:

"Built as a summer home, J.J. Haggarty’s mansion was constructed in 1927-1928 and originally featured over 15,000 square feet of living space and 32 rooms. Designed by Italian architect Armand Monaco and landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers, the Haggarty Estate was built to model a Mediterranean villa with ceiling murals, carved balustrades, wrought iron gates and decorations that still bear the J.J.H. monogram. Later dubbed “The Merchant Prince’s Showplace” (a nod to Haggarty’s status as a merchant with department stores specializing in women’s fashion), the Estate featured sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Bay. The property originally featured a waterfall, a grotto, a large swimming pool, a bath house and a private pier, the remains of which are still visible during especially low tide." 

Below are a few photos of the exterior:

Thanks for visiting!