Church of the Guardian Angel - Wallis, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 37.473 W 096° 03.302
14R E 785163 N 3280808
A small Gothic Revival style Catholic Church in Wallis, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMWXHJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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National Historic Site Nomination Form

" A wood-frame, Gothic Revival edifice constructed in 1913. Purely decorative buttresses adorn the corners and side walls of the church, which exhibits a basilica plan, central bell tower, and polygonal apse."

"On the interior. Guardian Angel Catholic Church features a basilican plan with the nave divided from aisles by fluted wooden columns and an arched, truss system. A wainscot with lancet arch motif encircles the sanctuary, while the upper portion of the walls and ceiling are surfaced in beaded board. A choir loft is located at the rear of the nave."

Street address:
5614 Demel St
Wallis, TX USA

County / Borough / Parish: Austin County

Year listed: 1983

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

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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