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

Motherhouse Chapel

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022

1. Motherhouse Chapel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Chapel of the Incarnate Word was dedicated on May 30, 1907. The Romanesque design by architect F.D. Gaenslen features outstanding stained glass windows created by the Emil Frei studios in St. Louis, Missouri. A place of prayer and celebration, the Chapel stands both as the symbolic center of the life of the Congregation and of our presence in the community.

[Spanish Text]
Capilla - Casa Madre
La Capilla del Verbo Encarnado se consagró el 30 de mayo de 1907. El diseño de estilo románico, del arquitecto F. D. Gaenslen, incluye vitrales de extraordinaria belleza, hechos en los estudios de Emil Frei en San Luis, Missouri. La Capilla, lugar de oración y celebración, es el centro simbólico de la Congregación y de nuestra presencia en la comunidad.

Erected by Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1907.

Location. 29° 28.11′ N, 98° 27.863′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Uptown. It is

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

at the intersection of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue on Broadway. The marker is located in front of the Chapel of the Incarnate Word. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4503 Broadway, San Antonio TX 78209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Motherhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Brackenridge Villa Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brackenridge Villa (about 500 feet away); Incarnate Word College (about 500 feet away); Lourdes Grotto (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bridge Over the San Antonio River (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miraflores (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map

The Motherhouse Chapel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022

2. The Motherhouse Chapel and Marker

of all markers in San Antonio.

Another marker is no longer nearby. San Antonio Spring (The Blue Hole) (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. The marker is located on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word. If you are planning a visit to the campus, you will need to obtain a visitor’s parking pass on-line before your visit.

Also see . . . Our Founder. Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (Submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Motherhouse Chapel and Marker from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022

3. The view of the Motherhouse Chapel and Marker from the parking lot

The marker is located at the right side of the stairs to the chapel.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.