Second Church of Christ Scientist, Long Beach
historic place
The Second Church of Christ Scientist is an historic place in Long Beach, California, located at 655 Cedar Avenue. This structure was originally built in 1924 to serve as a church. Architects Shields, Fisher and Lake designed the building. It features a Classical Revival architectural style, characterized by two-story tall Corinthian columns at the entrance. Paired pilasters frame these columns, and a central dome sits atop triangular pediments. The building is recognized as Long Beach Historic Landmark number 16.52.620. On April 1, 2005, the former Second Church of Christ Scientist was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the building functions as the Second Samoan Church. On December 11, 2023, the structure sustained fire damage and is currently closed to the public. This site is historically significant for its architectural design and engineering.