Ventura County Landmark No. 50: Bardsdale Methodist Church

This is the oldest church and congregation in the Fillmore area, first organized in 1892. The church is clapboard and of Gothic influence (known as Carpenter Gothic), with a high-pitched tower roof. It was built in 1898 on lots donated by Thomas M. Bard who also donated the north art-glass window which is matched by the west art-glass window donated by the community. Much of the construction labor was done by the members. A rebuilt 1905 Robert Morton theater-style pipe organ, installed in 1936 and to which chimes were later added, has been replaced by a Schoenstein pipe organ which appears to be the same vintage as the building.

In addition, the Gothic church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.