St. Louis Catholic Church of Castroville Texas
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
St. Louis Catholic Church of Castroville Texas
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CASTROVILLE by PRISCILLA BURGERS
The St. Louis Catholic Church dominates the historic district of the city of Castroville, Texas. The church was built between 1868 and 1870. With the building complete except for the spire and the floor, the church was dedicated on August 25, 1870, the feast of St. Louis. Local masons and carpenters constructed the church with native limestone and hand-hewn cypress under the direction of the parish pastor, Rev. Peter Richard, a native of Loire, France. Measuring 150 feet long and 52 feet wide, it was one of the largest Catholic churches in Texas at that time.
In 1908, the original spire was replaced with the taller spire seen today. Stained glass windows were also installed at that time. A major renovation was undertaken in 1972-73 which included a new roof, tile floors, re-plastered walls and central heating and cooling. The original altars, statues and locally built pews are still in use today.
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SOLD:
- A 12" x 7.875" luster print to a buyer in Castroville, TX on 7/26/2017. Thank you!
- A 8" x 5.375" luster print to a buyer in Austin, TX on 8/12/2016. Thank you!
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Christian Theme Artwork Group - 4/25/2015
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April 24th, 2015
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