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Heritage Square Hall

Once A Church
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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.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:09:46 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #100946_8684BCX
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Stained Glass Window
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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.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:10:10 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101010_8686BCX
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The South Face
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The south face of the old church was landscaped in a tropical theme.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:12:53 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101253_8695BCX
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South Facing Windows
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The south facing window of the hall. Inside, these windows lined the side wall of the large meeting room.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:13:01 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101301_8696BCX
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West Back Of The Hall
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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.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:13:21 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101321_8698BCX
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Back Entry
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The back of Heritage Square Hall with its other replica stained glass window. The back door was locked and used as a fire exit.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:13:39 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101339_8699BCX
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North Side
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The north side of the building was in permanent shade.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:14:37 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101437_8700BCX
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Inside Main Entry
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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.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:15:24 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101524_8701BCX
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Historic Exhibits
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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.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:15:33 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101533_8702BCX
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Inside Front (East)
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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.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:15:33 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101550_8703BCX
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Main Meeting Room
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The main meeting room facing east with a podium in the foreground and the original stained glass window at the rear.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:15:58 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101558_8704BCX
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Rear Alcove
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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


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:16:11 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101611_8705BCX
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Rear Southern Window
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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 Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101700_8707BCX
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Pictures On Wall
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Two pictures hung in the lobby with the light from windows along the south wall reflected in them.


Heritage Square Hall (Built 1902)   •  Heritage Square, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 2 December 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:17:32 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101732_8709BCX
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