Wayfarers Chapel

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Rancho Palos Verdes, California
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Wayfarers Chapel, also known as "The Glass Church" is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. It is noted for its unique modern architecture and location on cliffs above Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Swedenborgian Church of North America and serves as a memorial to its founder, Emanuel Swedenborg.

The church was designed by Lloyd Wright (son of Frank Lloyd Wright) in the late 1940s and was built between 1949 and 1951. Additions were built in later years, including a tower and a visitor center.

As with many of Wright's buildings, the chapel features geometric designs and incorporates the natural landscape into the design. The Wayfarers Chapel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Because of its scenic location, the church is very popular for weddings, both in the chapel itself and also outside on the chapel grounds.

The church was featured in the Fox television series "The OC", as the site of weddings and funerals. [http://www.seeing-stars.com/OC/WayfarersChapel.shtml The O. C. Filming Locations] ]

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* [http://www.wayfarerschapel.org WayfarersChapel.org]
* [http://www.wikitravel.org/en/Palos_Verdes Wikitravel info on Wayfarer's Chapel]