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Trinity Episcopal Church

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

Established in 1893, Trinity Episcopal Church acquired this site in 1910. Construction of the sanctuary, designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram, began in 1917 and was completed in 1919. Features of the Gothic Revival structure include a basilica plan with an offset buttressed and pinnacled tower, and art glass windows. Five rectors of the parish became bishops in the Episcopal church. Trinity Church continues to serve a large active congregation. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

Marker Details

Address 1015 Holman Street
Location Description Marker faces historic Main Street entrance. RTHL designation is for 1917-1919 sanctuary.
Marker # 10797
Dedicated 1986
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; design and construction; Episcopal denomination; Gothic Revial (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 29.739921, -95.378268

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