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 Gothic landmark |
209 West 27th St Austin, TX 78705 United States +1 512 476 8799 |
This church was built by Bishop George Herbert Kinsolving, who is buried in a crypt underneath the altar. Created as a mission for St. David's Episcopal Church (the oldest Episcopal church in Austin), All Saints originally served the members of Grace Hall, then a women's dormitory for the University of Texas. A more modern chapel area was added in the 1950s. Despite its close proximity to the UT campus, All Saints attract a varied congregation of singles and families alike, some driving from as far away as Buda to enjoy the warm, family atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Over 128 years in downtown Austin |
200 East Eighth St Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 472 2445 / +1 512 370 9673 http://www.centralpresbyterian... |
The Presbyterian Church has had a presence in the area since 1839, two and a half months prior to the charter ship of Austin. Years later, divisions within the church over the issue of the Civil War caused the church to split. It was from this schism that the pro-northern Central Presbyterian Church was formed, though it was then called Austin Presbyterian (South). The title of the church has changed numerous times over the years, but they have been at their present downtown location since 1871. It was in this historic building that the Texas Conference of Churches was brought into existence, the first conference in the world to embrace all Roman Catholics with Protestant and Orthodox Communions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First synagogue in Austin |
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd Austin, TX 78756 United States +1 512 454 6806 http://www.bethisrael.org/ |
The Congregation of Beth Israel opened the first synagogue in Austin over 120 years ago. Jewish residents lived here for a generation with no formal site at which to worship. But in 1876, a pioneering group of about 30 Jewish citizens met with the Mayor to organize their Reformed Judaism congregation. The group was chartered in 1879, and construction was completed on the synagogue at 11th and San Jacinto in 1884. In 1953, a new site on Shoal Creek Boulevard was purchased to accommodate their significant growth. Construction was complete by 1956 and a stained glass filled sanctuary followed in 1967. The Torah used in this sanctuary was given by a woman who escaped Nazi persecution in Hungary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sam Houston's church |
901 Trinity St Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 476 2625 http://www.fbcaustin.org |
Legend has it that while serving in the Capitol, Sam Houston stopped on the corner of West 10th and Colorado, drove a peg into the ground and proclaimed, "I am a Baptist and right here we will build a Baptist church." While there is little evidence to support this statement, Sam Houston was a member of the church later built at that site, the First Baptist Church. Founded in 1847, the structure was complete by 1857. The Women's Missionary Union was formed during a prayer meeting held in the basement of the church in 1880. The mighty bell, which hung from its steeple, sounded for church meetings, town meetings, fire alarms and during the 1960s, for peace during protest marches. When the church relocated in the 1960s to its present location at Ninth and Trinity, the bell was given a special home on the grounds. The new church features a suspended cross hanging from the arches of the ceiling before a background of fishing nets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Religion and music |
8001 Mesa Dr Austin, TX 78731 United States +1 512 345 8866 http://www.fpcaustin.org/ |
The First Presbyterian Church settled into a log cabin in Austin around 1850. Since that time, the church has moved to a number of different locations but throughout it all, the love of music reined supreme. In the present location, Oscar, the 100-year-old tracker organ, is the main attraction. With 32 stops, 35 ranks and 1894 pipes, of which about 10 ranks of pipes are from the original 1900 organ. Don't miss a service with this fantastic sound of history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown landmark |
1201 Lavaca St Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 478 5684 http://www.fumcaustin.org/ |
This is a huge Victorian-style church in the heart of the downtown business district. Founded in 1839, the church is proud of presenting inspiring sermons that uplift while remaining relevant to the challenges of modern life. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest Hispanic parish |
1206 E Ninth St Austin, TX 78702 United States +1 512 478 7955 http://www.olgaustin.org/ |
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, the oldest Hispanic parish in Austin, was originally located on Fifth and Guadalupe. Built in 1907, the church was forced to move to its present location in east Austin in the 1920s due to a city-enforced master plan of cultural segregation. The church burned down in the 1940s, and the present-day structure was completed in 1951. This congregation is especially known for its widespread celebration of the Feast of Guadalupe on December 12th, the patron saint not only of their church but for Latinos everywhere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Largest Hindu temple in North America |
400 Barsana Road Austin, TX 78737 United States +1 512 288 7180 http://www.barsanadham.org |
The Shree Raseshwari Radaha Rani Temple, part of the Barsana Ashram, is the largest Hindu temple in North America. This striking building was constructed by Hindu artisans and is part of a 230-acre property designed to reproduce the holy land of Braj in India. The Barsana Dham is the main U.S. center of the International Society of Divine Love and is designed to allow worshippers to explore the true devotional environment of historical Ashrams. This was the first Hindu temple built in Austin and it serves as both a place of worship and a center for traditional Indian cultural activities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest Catholic church |
203 East 10th St Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 476 6182 http://www.austindiocese.org/p... |
St. Mary's Cathedral, designed by noted Texas architect Nicholas J. Clayton, is the oldest Catholic church in Austin. Construction was completed in 1884, but exquisite French and German stained glass windows were added in the 1890s. A beautiful piece of Gothic architecture, this small cathedral now seems almost dwarfed by the high-rise buildings downtown. Services are held seven days a week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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