Four historic churches subject of tour

Some of the most spectacular architecture, art and music comes from the area’s local churches. The Crescenta Valley Arts Council and the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley have partnered together to hand pick four samples of beautiful local churches for a guided tour. The tour is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning at the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church at 2902 Montrose Ave.

The La Crescenta Presbyterian church is the earliest church established in the valley, started by Benjamin Briggs in the 1880s. The tour will showcase their tremendous pipe organ.

Another church on the tour is Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. It was completely rebuilt a few years ago, maintaining their historic exterior, but modernizing inside and restoring their beautiful Judson Studios stained glass.

St. Lukes Anglican Church is the architectural icon of the valley with its native stone construction. They will play their Watchorn Chimes that have provided background music to La Crescenta for 80 years.

The tour will conclude at the Church of the Lighted Window in La Cañada, with their fascinating history, from the “Dance Wars” of the 1800s to famous founders and parishioners like the Lanterman family and Senator Frank Flint.

The tour begins at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church. The group will spend about an hour at each church, enjoying the art and architecture and hearing a short presentation, then self-driving to the next site.

This tour is free and open to the public. Call (818) 957-2968 for more information.