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Los Angeles, California
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Built in 1923, Angelus Temple was designed to accommodate over 5,000 people, making it the first megachurch in the country.
Aimee Semple McPherson, a charismatic and influential evangelist, founded the Angelus Temple in 1923.
The temple's founder, Aimee Semple McPherson, organized extensive charitable activities, providing food and clothing to thousands of people in need.
In 1992, the city of Los Angeles recognized Angelus Temple as a Historic-Cultural Monument due to its architectural and historical significance.
The temple's design combines elements of Beaux-Arts and Italian Renaissance architecture, featuring a distinctive dome and intricate detailing.
In the 1920s and 1930s, the temple had its own radio station, KFSG, which broadcasted sermons and religious programs to a wide audience.
The temple is the headquarters of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a Pentecostal Christian denomination founded by Aimee Semple McPherson.
