Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Calvary Episcopal Church
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
1. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker
Calvary Episcopal Church
1864
Oldest Church Building in Santa Cruz
Historical Society
Erected by Santa Cruz County Museum of Art & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 36° 58.326′ N, 122° 1.671′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. It is at the intersection of Center Street and Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling south on Center Street. The marker is mounted to the northwest corner of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Services (a few steps from this marker); ZaSu Pitts House (within shouting distance of this marker); Progressive Baptist Hall & Parsonage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Court (about 300 feet away); Progressive Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Cope House (about 400 feet away); The Walti-Schilling Residence (about 400 feet away); Carl E. Lindsay House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Regarding Calvary Episcopal Church.
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Gothic Revival, 1864-65, Joseph Boston
The oldest church building in Santa Cruz. It is in the Gothic Revival style with wooden buttresses and lancet stained glass windows. The interior is especially fine with its white walls, open redwood trusses, and furnishings.
Also see . . . Calvary Episcopal Church History.
"The first service of the Protestant Episcopal Church was held in Santa Cruz, on Sunday May 11th 1862 by Rev. Dr. Ver Mehr."(Submitted on August 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
2. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
3. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
4. Calvary Episcopal Church
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
5. Calvary Episcopal Church
Photographed by Santa Cruz Public Libraries
6. Calvary Episcopal Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
