The Landmarks Preservation Board will hear anomination to make the 80-year-old Sanctuary at Admiral, located at 2656 42nd Ave. S.W., a historical landmark at 3:30 p.m. today.

Seattle’s landmarks are protected by city ordinance, so that any requests to modify them must be approved by the Landmark Preservation Board.

Now used as a reception hall, the building was originally the Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist. Built in 1929, the church held its first service on Jan. 1, 1930 and was dedicated on Feb. 8, 1942.

Architect Gerald C. Field designed a building that is considered Art Deco style, with formal geometry and diverse brickwork patterns. It was built by Niel McDonald and construction costs totaled $37,000.

The Church of Christian Scientist was started in 1875 with the publication of “Science and Health with a Key to the Scriptures,” by church founder Mary Baker Eddy. According to the building’s landmark nomination, the Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist came to West Seattle as a need for religious services grew along with the population grew.

The public is invited to attend and comment on the nomination during the hearing which will be held at the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., 40th floor, room 4060.

The board is also expected also recieve a nomination for The Kenny Seaview and Sunrise Buildings. A hearing for that nomination has been scheduled for July 15 at 3:30 p.m.