Annunciation Church (Houston) facts for kids
|
Annunciation Church
|
|
The church in 2013
|
|
 Location in Houston Downtown
Location in Texas
Location in the United States
|
|
| Location | 1618 Texas Ave., Houston, Texas |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1869 |
| Architect | Clayton, Nicholas |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001988 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
|
| Added to NRHP | November 03, 1975 |
The Annunciation Church is a Catholic church. It stands at the corner of Texas Avenue and Crawford Street. You can find it in Downtown Houston, Texas.
Contents
History of Annunciation Church
The Annunciation Church began with the people from St. Vincent's. St. Vincent's was Houston's very first Catholic church. By 1866, the church was getting too small. Father Joseph Querat and Bishop Claude M. Debuis from Galveston decided a new church was needed.
Building the Church
The church members chose the name "Church of the Annunciation." The person who first designed the church is not known. It was officially opened on September 10, 1871. Later, in 1884, an architect named Nicholas Clayton made changes. He added the two bell towers that you can see today.
A Historic Landmark
This church is very important to history. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special building that should be protected. It is also Houston's oldest church that is still standing.
Fixing the Foundation
Over time, the church faced a big problem. The ground under its southwest corner had a large empty space. This caused the church's foundation to sink a little. To fix this, a special liquid was injected into the ground. This polymer injection process helped make the foundation strong again. The repairs were done quickly, in just two days. This meant church services and visitors were not disturbed much.
Images for kids
-
Postcard, c. 1907
-
Nicholas Clayton's remodeling plan, 1893
-
Nicholas Clayton remodeling plans, 1893
-
The church in 2010
See Also
