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Nevada Mid-Century Modern Churches

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Guardian Angel Cathedral
Las Vegas, NV
The Guardian Angel Cathedral was built in 1963. It was designed by Paul Williams who also designed the La Concha Motel. [map]

former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Las Vegas, NV
This Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints stake center and recreational facility was built in 1963. In 1971, the building became home to the Reed Whipple Cultural Center. These photos are from 2014. In 2015, there were plans to use the building for the Cultural Corridor Theater Center. However, those plans fell through. The mosaics on the front of the building, under the signs, have been uncovered. In 2019, it was announced that the building would serve as an extension for the Neon Museum which is located across the street. However, those plans have changed as well and the building remains vacant. [map]

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Henderson, NV
This Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was built in 1963. [map]

St. Therese Church of The Little Flower
Reno, NV
The St. Therese Church of The Little Flower was dedicated in 1978. The belltower was dedicated in 1984. [map]

St. Anne Catholic Church
Las Vegas, NV
The St. Anne Catholic Church was designed by Elmo Bruner and built in 1963. [map]