Stanford Memorial Church

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The Stanford Memorial Church is an impressive building visible from a distance and situated in the center of Stanford University. You can't help but admire this unique architecture in California.

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Jan Stanford built the church in memory of her late husband who was also instrumental in finding an Italian mosaic designer, Maurizio Camerino to create mosaics for the church.

After Leyland Stanford's death in 1893; legal disputes hampered all forms of development at the University, and Jane Stanford eventually prevailed after settling the disputes in her favor. Mrs. Stanford's funeral was held in the church in 1905. She was the driving force behind the design and construction of the church.

The church sustained significant damage due to two earthquakes and rebuilding altered the original facade. The church is non-denominational and with daily ceremonies and worship. The interior is just as impressive and is the chapel preferred by couples for their wedding ceremony. Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_Memorial_Church

By rosarion94 (Flickr image: 3494697271) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

With my daughters at family wedding ceremony at Stanford Memorial Church.