One of the most popular presentations was the Christmas nativity, which included not only Mary, Joseph, and animals but also living, flying angels.

As initially designed for the California climate, louvers throughout the church take advantage of the fact that warm air rises, thus, allowing cool air in at the base of the church while exiting warm air from the highest point.

In its heyday the Crystal Cathedral appealed to a broad range of congregants and visitors.

Interior of one of the entrances at one of the "star points" of the Crystal Cathedral.

With plants and bamboo "pipes" as a promise of things to come, the Crystal Cathedral here used mass choirs and marimbas and kettle drums for musical displays.

With a 180 degree pivot, Dr. Schuller is able to address the congregation within the Crystal Cathedral

Note the camera man behind the ferns photographing the congregation joining the choir in hymnody.