Methodist Episcopal Church - Saratoga, CA
Posted by: bluesnote
N 37° 15.501 W 122° 01.896
10S E 585873 N 4123971
A former church is now a restaurant in downtown Saratoga.
Waymark Code: WMRG27
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2016
Views: 1
The plaque says, "Methodist Episcopal Church - The Methodist episcopal congregation held meetings in the Saratoga Village area (called McCarthyville at that time) as early as 1852, but this church was not built until 1895. The belfry with the steeple was added in 1903. The building ceased to function as a church in 1924 when its small congregation merged with Saratoga Federated Church. This little chapel was sold to acclaimed artist Theodore Wores, who used it for his studio and gallery until just before his death in 1939. The interior retains decorative details added by wores during his ownership. The building was also used by the Red Cross in World War II. In the 1950s, the steeple was removed due to its poor condition."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1895
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist Episcopal
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Street address of Church: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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