St. Paul's Peace Episcopal-Lutheran Church - Las Vegas, New Mexico
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BruceS
N 35° 35.770 W 105° 13.114
13S E 480201 N 3939180
Historic church in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMEC41
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2012
Views: 3
Originally built as the St. Paul's Memorial Episcopal Church now known as St. Paul's Peace Episcopal-Lutheran Church was built beginning in 1886 and completed in 1888. The church constructed of sandstone is a rare example of Gothic Revival in northern New Mexico. The church features a massive sandstone tower and arch-shaped windows and doorways. The church was designed to serve as the cathedral church of the Missionary District of Arizona and New Mexico. It appears that it served in that role as cathedral church at least at times until 1920 when the St. John's in Albuquerque became the cathedral.
The church now is an inter-denominational church with both Episcopal and Evangelical Lutheran churches. The church is well maintained and is in very good condition.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1886
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal and Lutheran
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
810 Eighth Street
Las Vegas, New Mexico
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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