St Marks - San Francisco, CA - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"After the succession of pastors between 1867 and 1883, Rev. Julius Fuendeling arrived and stayed for 29 years until 1912. During Pastor Fuendeling’s tenure the present church was constructed on 2 lots on O’Farrell between Franklin and Gough that were bought for $17,500. This church was closer to the Western Addition where many parishioners had moved. The congregation hired a German-American architect, Henry Geilfuss, who designed a red brick church in a blend of Romanesque style and Gothic elements. Three hundred fifty community leaders and onlookers witnessed the cornerstone laying of the new St. Markus, the largest German church in California. The church, which cost $56,000 to build, was dedicated on March 10, 1895. A Schoenstein organ and chandelier from Germany, donated by sugar tycoon Claus Spreckels, were transferred from the Geary St. church to the new St. Markus. During the dedication ceremony St. Mark’s survived the first of many earthquakes."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 03/10/1895 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: 1111 O'Farrell Street San Francisco, CA USA 94109 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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