Robert Stacy-Judd: First Baptist Church (Ventura, Calif.)

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Description

This church building is widely regarded as one of the premier examples of Mayan Revival style architecture. It was declared a city landmark in 1975, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The exterior steeple is stepped up with Stacy-Judd's signature triangle shaped accents and windows, which create a sense of verticality to the structure. The architect noted on the bottom of the photograph, "First ecclesiastic example utilizing Ancient Mayan Art Motifs." Stacy-Judd was very much a showman, and was married in the church in 1931.

Creator

Robert Stacy-Judd, architect

Source

Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara

Date

circa 1928-1932

Rights

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Citation

Robert Stacy-Judd, architect, “Robert Stacy-Judd: First Baptist Church (Ventura, Calif.),” UCSB ADC Omeka, accessed December 7, 2024, http://www.adc-exhibits.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/399.