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.

While the car in the parking lot on the left could be seen as representative of Schuller's humble beginnings, the car facing the great 90 foot doors seen outlined on the Crystal Cathedral and flanked by the Christian ...

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

The 52 bell carillon is named after Arvella Schuller, the pastor's wife.

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.