Salvation Army Temple

Built in 1949 to a design by architects Mercer and Mercer, this temple is an eclectic Moderne-style structure. Moderne style architectural elements are: steel column with concrete pier structure, painted, poured-in-place concrete facade, beveled exterior corners and notched buttresses, metal windows, fluted concrete panels, and original exterior light fixtures.

The Salvation Army occupied this building from 1949 – the 1980s. It was the district headquarters. The building had an auditorium, classrooms, gymnasium, library and kitchen.

From 1989 – 1993, the building was occupied by the Gold Buddha Monastery.

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