Ourl Lady of Mercy - Point Richmond, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Squirreleen
N 37° 55.615 W 122° 23.224
10S E 553867 N 4197883
A church in the historic town of Point Richmond, California.
Waymark Code: WM42FY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 32

Located just up the hill from Historic Point Richmond, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church was dedicated in 1903. It's rectory was expanded greatly in 1906 when refugees from the San Francisco earthquake moved here. The church was originally an ornate Victorian, but due to moisture damage (the Bay influence is felt strongly here in Point Richmond), it was changed to its current boxy, shingled style. (From Historic Downtown Richmond: A Short Walking Tour, available at the Point Richmond History Museum.)
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of organization: 01/01/1902

Date of building construction: 01/01/1903

Dominant Architectural Style: Victorian (originally)

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Peace Pole, Rose Garden

Archdiocese: San Francisco

Diocese: Oakland

Address/Location:
301 West Richmond Avenue
Point Richmond, CA USA
94801


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