St. Anthony Church - New Almaden, CA
Posted by: DougK
N 37° 10.409 W 121° 49.434
10S E 604408 N 4114765
St. Anthony Church was built at the turn of the century in New Almaden, CA.
Waymark Code: WM663T
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2009
Views: 4
The large sign out front for the church says:
ST. ANTHONY CHURCH
BUILT AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY
A note under glass at the front door says:
ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH
BUILT IN 1899
MRS. G. MADERA WAS CONCERNED
OVER THE SAFETY OF HER SON
ANTONIO AWAY AT THE SPANISH
-AMERICAN WAR. AS A FAVOR
UPON HIS RETURN, SHE HELPED
DIRECT COMMUNITY
FUNDS AND LABOR TO
CONSTRUCT ANTHONY'S CHURCH.
This church is maintained as an historical structure.
Mass is held Saturday at 4PM in this church, referred to as the Little Church.
Main services are held in the Big Church at 20101 McKean Road.
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