San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)

Central Christian Church

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019

1. Central Christian Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Iglesia Cristiana Central
Este templo, obra del Ingeniero Russel P.Cook, es un extraordinario ejemplo de la arquitectura neogótica. Cabe destacar el magnífico trabajo de cantería en sus muros almohadillados, la carpintería del cancel de la ventana con un hermoso vitral, su puerta y la torre en aguja. Se abrió al culto en 1900.

English:
Central Christian Church
This temple, a project of engineer Russell P.Cook, is an extraordinary example of neo-gothic architecture. Especially notable are the magnificent stonemasonry of its cushioned walls, the carpentry of the windowsill with its beautiful stained-glass window, its door and the steeple tower. It was opened to worship in 1900.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 22° 8.955′ N, 100° 58.75′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. Marker is on Calle Independencia just south of Vicente Guerrero, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aranzazú Square (within shouting distance of this marker); National Presbyterian Church (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Guerrero Garden (about 180 meters away); Our Lady of Remedies Temple / The Third Order Temple / San Francisco Temple (about 180 meters away); Church and Ex-Convent of San Francisco (about 180 meters away); Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (about 210 meters away); Monument to Vicente Guerrero (about 210 meters away); La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.

An additional Central Christian Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019

2. An additional Central Christian Church Marker

This additional marker noted the church's 100th anniversary on March 26, 2000. It reads:

Al Rey de los Siglos, inmortal, invisible, al único y sabio Dios, sea honor y gloria por los siglos de los siglos Amen.
En el primer centenario de la dedicación de este templo.
1900 26 de marzo 2000

Central Christian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019

3. Central Christian Church and Marker

An additional view of the Central Christian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019

4. An additional view of the Central Christian Church

Central Christian Church activities and registration sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019

5. Central Christian Church activities and registration sign

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.