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Broadview Timeline
From 1930s to 1960s

On December 1, 1947 Broadview opened its doors to our very first guest and has been serving our Christian Science community ever since. Our story; however, began over 10 years earlier. The information below has been gathered by reviewing documents preserved in our archives since 1931.

Our Story

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1931

A Foundation of Refuge

Read letters on "why we should build" from our founding Christian Science teachers.

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1936

Southern California Foundation

The organization that will bring their idea to fruition.

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Our Founders

  • Board of Directors
    • Mrs. Winifred Mankowski (President)
    • Gilbert H. Pearsall
    • Mrs. Eva K. Fudger
    • Mr. George H. Flebbe
    • Mr. Kimpton Ellis (legal advisor)
  • Advisory Committee:
    • Mrs. Emma Easton Newman CSD
    • Leonard T. Carney CSB
    • Dr. Walton Hubbard CSB
    • Archibald W. Edes CSB
    • Mrs. Elizabeth Macneil CSB
    • Miss Ethel Putnam CSB
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1937

Overcoming Obstacles

There were two predominant sites that were considered for the location.

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1939

Home Acres

At the July 1939 meeting of the Southern California Foundation.

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1941

WWII

As America entered WWII questions arose about the timeliness and prudence of continuing to pursue this project.

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1942

Breaking Ground

In 1942 the Board of Directors was made aware of an estate that wished to sell 69 acres of pastoral land on Griffin Avenue.

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30s Photos

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1938

Mother Church Committee

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January 27, 1941

Annual Meeting

Complete meeting transcript...

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March 17, 1944

A Home for 8

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July 15, 1943

Building after Declaration of Peace

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1940s Christian Science Nurse Photos

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1945

Welcome to the Neighborhood

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1940s Facility Photos

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July 6, 1946

Letter to The Mother Church

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September 18, 1946

Committee on Christian Science Nursing Homes

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1946

Film of Original Construction

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July 22, 1948

Endorsement Received

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1950s

Christian Science Nurses and Event Photos

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1950s

Facility PhotosPart 1

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1950s

Facility PhotosPart 2

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1950s

Facility PhotosPart 3

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Early Annual Meeting Invitations

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1950s

Facility PhotosPart 4

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1960s

Berkley Hall Meeting Photos

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1960s

Broadview Facility Photos

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1960s

Broadview Staff and Event Photos

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1960s

Griffith Park Maternity Ward

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