Travis Park United Methodist Church - San Antonio, TX
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N 29° 25.648 W 098° 29.394
14R E 549478 N 3255454
Romanesque Revival style sanctuary completed in 1886 with additions in 1901, 1910, 1922, and 1941.
Waymark Code: WMX0G8
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2017
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Church Website
In 1882, a lot on the corner of Navarro and Travis Streets was obtained for a new church building. On Feb. 25, 1883, the cornerstone was laid. On Feb 26, 1886, the first service was held here by E.B. Chappell, Pastor.
The growth of the church brought about the need for more space. In 1901 a building committee was formed. At the time the first part of the church was built (now the back part of our sanctuary), two lots had been acquired, but one was sold to provide money to pay for the first church building. When the auditorium was enlarged in 1901-02, that lot was bought back.
The new part, added on the south side of the original building, became the sanctuary, separated from the old part by folding doors, and the rear room was used for Sunday school. For services, the folding doors were opened and chairs were used in the back. The seating capacity of the enlarged building was over 1400.
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