Christopher Columbus Italian Society Hall
N 29° 25.850 W 098° 29.927
14R E 548614 N 3255823
Italian immigrants settled in San Antonio during the 1870s and became a contributing factor in the growth and culture of San Antonio. This society hall building is still actively used by the Italian American descendants.
Waymark Code: WM18TG9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2023
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Italian immigrants arrived in San Antonio, TX in the 1870's and have been a cultural asset to the city over the 150+ years their descendants have remained in San Antonio. The San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church next to this Christopher Columbus Italian Society Hall building has been and still is a central hub for the Italian American community in San Antonio. They host several annual events at the Hall and purpose to remain an active, contributing factor in the continued growth of San Antonio.
At the same time the San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church was built adjacent to the Christopher Columbus Italian Society Hall in 1927, plans were made and building was started on this Italian Society Hall. It was completed and dedicated in early 1928 and has been the central meeting place for generations of Italian American descendants.
Marker Number: 848
Marker Text:
Constructed by the Christopher Columbus Italian Society in 1927 to complement the San Francesco Di Paoa Catholic Church next door, this building was dedicated in January 1928. Designed by Richard Vander Stratten and built by Luigi L. Guido and Vincezo Falbo, the hall is a fine example of the classial form, with decorative brick work, pilasters, and stone detailing. It serves as the social and cultural center of San Antonio's Italian-American Community.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992
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