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Hemphill Presbyterian Church

Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Marker Text

This Neo-Classical auditorium was built in 1925 to serve the increasing membership of Hemphill Presbyterian Church. Dedicated the following year, the building features a brick parapet and a bay window on the north corner. The imposing entrance consists of three open oval brick arches flanked by large pilasters. The neighborhood landmark continues to serve a large congregation. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Marker Details

Address 1701 Hemphill St.
Location Description NE corner Hemphill Street and W. Allen Avenue. See also 1985 subject marker for Hemphill Presbyterian Church (Atlas number 24685).
Marker # 2435
Dedicated 1984
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code Neoclassical (architectural style); eccesiastical buildings; Presbyterian denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.72571, -97.331351

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