Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church - Birmingham, AL
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N 33° 29.721 W 086° 48.464
16S E 517859 N 3706220
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Birmingham, AL
Waymark Code: WMDDAH
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church began as a mission of the Church of the Advent in 1902. By 1906, the parish had been recognized by the Diocese and was situated in a separate building. On Maundy Thursday in 1913, a tornado destroyed the church. This led to the purchase of the lot where the church is presently located and the construction of a new church. The cornerstone was laid on St. Andrew's Day, November 1913, and the first service was held on Easter Sunday in 1915, but the building was not finished and consecrated until All Hallow's Eve of 1920. The parish maintains an active schedule of services and has about 300 members. The brownstone building has beautiful, arched stained glass windows.
Street address:
1024 12th Street South
Birmingham, AL USA
35205


County / Borough / Parish: Jefferson

Year listed: 1986

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Religion

Current function: Religion

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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