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!

Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club at Roessler Point, Palos Verdes Estates (August 15, 2017)

(I apologize that my knowledge of Blogger and HTML is minimal, and I have managed to place images within the borders of other images repeatedly, creating multiple frames. I'm not sure how to get rid of them without starting over, which perhaps I will do later.) 

As I have probably already mentioned, one of the reasons I loved working at the Palos Verdes Library District's Peninsula Library, was the fabulous community it was nestled in.  

After Don and I drove to his work at Aerospace in El Segundo around 6:00 A.M., I would have at least a few hours, after the drive to Palos Verdes, to explore before my shift.

One of the spots I enjoyed was this area of the peninsula at the far North end of Palos Verdes--part of the section called Palos Verdes Estates, that looks towards Redondo Beach.

On this particularly cloudy August morning (8/15/2017), when I first arrived here at Roessler Point, my welcoming encounter was this placid cat lounging under a shrub with a food and water bowl just kitty-steps away. The community mascot?

Roessler Point Mascot-Kitty

Roessler Point Gazebo

Ocean View from Gazebo at Roessler Point 

Paved Path from street at Roessler Point to Beach

Paved Path from street at Roessler Point to Beach

Paved Path from street at Roessler Point to Beach

Roessler Point - Beach level

Ocean view from Roessler Point, Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club (389 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274)

Entry to the Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

("The Palos Verdes Bathhouse and Beach Club opened in June 1930 as part of the Palos Verdes Project. Noted architect Kirtland Cutter designed this beautiful landmark on the beach in Malaga Cove. In 1939, the newly incorporated City of Palos Verdes Estates assumed ownership from the Palos Verdes Homes Association.")

Ocean View from Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club

Club building and the pool at Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Pool and ocean view at Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club

The pool at Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

The pool at Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

The pool at the Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Club building and the pool at Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Pool supplies at Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Club buildings overlooking the pool at Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Club building overlooking the pool at Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Fountain - Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Fountain - Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Ocean view from Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

Seagulls atop the clubhouse, enjoying ocean view at Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club

Seagulls atop the clubhouse, enjoying ocean view at Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club

Seagulls enjoying ocean view atop the clubhouse at the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club

Seagulls enjoying ocean view atop the clubhouse at the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club

Lovely place, right? Sadly, according to the website, "the Club now has a membership of 640 families, with a waiting list of approximately 211 families. Membership applications may be obtained from the Club."

And here's a little excerpt from the PDF about membership---

Member Cost:

Initiation fee:

$ 8,000 (Resident)

$16,000 Resalable

$ 9,000 (Non-resident)

$18,000 Resalable

Member dues: (monthly)

$215 (Resident)

$235 (Non-resident)

Fee: $30 - City residents, non-member day-use $20 City residents under 18 years-old 

Pricey!  And, it would appear, if you are a non-resident AND a non-member, day use is not an option.

But admiring and photographing is free!

Thanks for visiting!