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Heritage Square Hall
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Once A Church
Heritage Square Hall was originally the "Christian Church" built for fifty congregational members. It was the only wooden church in Oxnard that remained with its original historic features.
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Stained Glass Window
The west window in front was the original stained glass window. Its design was replicated when two new stained glass windows were added to the east side at the back.
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The South Face
The south face of the old church was landscaped in a tropical theme.
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South Facing Windows
The south facing window of the hall. Inside, these windows lined the side wall of the large meeting room.
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West Back Of The Hall
The west (back) side of the hall showed one of the two new stained glass replica windows. Those two new windows were on either side of an alcove at the back of the main meeting hall.
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Back Entry
The back of Heritage Square Hall with its other replica stained glass window. The back door was locked and used as a fire exit.
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North Side
The north side of the building was in permanent shade.
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Inside Main Entry
The inside of Heritage Square Hall was open to the public. It featured an 1800's decor with replicas of hanging gas lamps. Note the fire exit at the back, which was the back door when seen from the outside.
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Historic Exhibits
The front lobby featured historic exhibits. The case to the left held photographs and brochures from the past. Pictures on the wall showed the church in its original setting.
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Inside Front (East)
The inside front of the church (facing east) with its original stained glass windows. The single pane on the bottom was the only one replicated.
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Main Meeting Room
The main meeting room facing east with a podium in the foreground and the original stained glass window at the rear.
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Rear Alcove
The rear alcove with its two replica stained glass windows. The church was used as a wedding chapel and community hall, as well as rented out for meetings and concerts
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Rear Southern Window
The stained glass window at the rear of the main hall on its south side.
Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902) • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:17:00 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #101700_8707BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Pictures On Wall
Two pictures hung in the lobby with the light from windows along the south wall reflected in them.
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