History of Atwater Park Baptist Church
Atwater Park Baptist Church is an American Baptist congregation started in March 4, 1923 using three tents and with 45 people in attendance at the corner of Perlita and Tyburn Streets of Atwater Village. Tents were used throughout that summer until a permanent structure was built. The first building was dedicated on October 14, 1923 and a temporary organization with 9 persons signing for membership was formed a week later.
In February 1949, construction of the present sanctuary began. Dedicatory services were held on March 12, 1950, All rooms in the older building were remodeled in 1954 and three new rooms were added in 1962.
Atwater Park Baptist Church is located at 3370 Perlita Avenue in Atwater Village.
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FAV sincerely thanks Atwater Park Baptist Church for sharing their history and pictures with Atwater Village.