Details for Trinity Episcopal Church

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010797

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Marker Number 10797
Atlas Number 5201010797
Marker Title Trinity Episcopal Church
Index Entry Trinity Episcopal Church
Address 1015 Holman Street
City Houston
County Harris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 269992
UTM Northing 3292336
Subject Codes eccesiastical buildings; churches; design and construction; Episcopal denomination; Gothic Revial (Architectural style)
Marker Year 1986
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Marker faces historic Main Street entrance. RTHL designation is for 1917-1919 sanctuary.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
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

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