St. Nicholas Catholic Church
2508 Clay Avenue at St. Charles
Houston , 77003
Directions: on SE corner of 1300 St. Charles & 2500 Clay
Key Time Period: 1877 - 1892 Post-Reconstruction
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Marker Text: Founded in 1887 as Houston's first Catholic church for blacks, St. Nicholas parish was located at the corner of Chenevert and Lamar streets. This building, designed by Leo Diehlmann, was completed in 1924. Prominent features include twin projecting towers-- one taller with an open belfry and one lower capped tower, corbelled brick detailing, and curvilinear parapets. St. Nicholas parish remains an important part of Houston's Third Ward.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987
Marker Type: RTHL Marker
Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)
Key Map Information: 493 V
GPS Coordinates: 29 44.768, 95 21.262
Precinct No: 1
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