History of 440 Elm

History of 440 Elm's Historic Landmark Building

440 Elm was originally the First Church of Christ Scientist, Long Beach in 1913 and transitioned in 1991 to the new home for the First Christian Church. In it's third iteration, it is now 440 Elm and serving as a wedding and special event venue. The history starts with the rise of the Christian Science religion in the turn of the century in Long Beach.

Christian Science in Long Beach in 1900