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 Methodist erected this Gothic Revival Church. A workman called Olaf A Norwegian Sailor, carved pegs and hinged the lancetshaped casement windows. Episcopal diocese of West Texas bought church in 1895; City of San Antonio acquired title in 1945. Reocrded Texas Historic Landmark--1962.
Directions
508 La Villita, San Antoni
Historical Codes
BE; CH; EP; GC; GN; ME;
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Map Location
Map data provided by Texas Historical Commission. Some locations are approximate
