Historic Wayfarers Chapel, Made of Glass, Closes as Land Movement Worsens

The announcement came after heavy rainfall in the last two winters has contributed to significant ground movement.
Historic Wayfarers Chapel, Made of Glass, Closes as Land Movement Worsens
The Wayfarers Chapel in a landslide-prone area following its closure due to land movement after heavy rains in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., on Feb. 16, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
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Just two months after receiving recognition as a National Historic Landmark, the Wayfarers Chapel in Ranchos Palos Verdes announced Feb. 15 both its chapel and grounds are closed until further notice, due to “accelerated” land movement.

The announcement came after heavy rainfall in the last two winters has contributed to significant ground movement in the last 15 months, according to the city officials, in the coastal city where homes are built atop ancient landslide ruins.