Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

1. San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church Marker

Inscription.

In 1926, at the request of the city's Italian Catholics, Diocesan officials invited the Rev. Saverio Vecchio to preach a mission. As a result, the congregation of San Francesco Di Paola was organized. Designed by Richard Vander Stratten and built by Luigi L. Guido and Vincenzo Falbo, this Romanesque structure with decorative stone detailing, round-arched stained glass windows, and spire was dedicated on May 1, 1927, by Archbishop A.J. Drossaerts.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4539.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1927.

Location. 29° 25.849′ N, 98° 29.934′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Piazza Italia and Columbus Street, on the right when traveling west on Piazza Italia. The marker is located on the right front side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Piazza Italia, San Antonio TX 78207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Italian American Community in San Antonio (here, next to this marker); Christopher Columbus Italian Society Hall (a few steps from

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this marker); San Pedro Creek and the Saga of a City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birth of a Community (about 300 feet away); A Chronicle of Floods and Their Legacy of Calamities (about 400 feet away); San Pedro Creek: A Crossroads of Cultures (about 400 feet away); San Pedro Creek (about 500 feet away); The Taming of San Pedro Creek (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

2. San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church and Marker

The San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church Plaque under the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

3. The San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church Plaque under the marker

The view of the San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

4. The view of the San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.