Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio
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In 1846, the Rev. J.W. De Vilbiss bought a Methodist Church site (across street) in this block. He set up a bell, to denote worship site, but did not build when lot title proved defective. In 1879, German Methodists erected this Gothic Revival Church. A workman called Olaf, a Norwegian sailor, carved pegs and hinged the lancet-shaped casement windows.
Episcopal diocese of West Texas bought church in 1895; City of San Antonio acquired title in 1945.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In 1846, the Rev. J.W. De Vilbiss bought a Methodist Church site (across street) in this block. He set up a bell, to denote worship site, but did not build when lot title proved defective. In 1879, German Methodists erected this Gothic Revival Church. A workman called Olaf, a Norwegian sailor, carved pegs and hinged the lancet-shaped casement windows.Episcopal diocese of West Texas bought church in 1895; City of San Antonio acquired title in 1945.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.