Houston's oldest church congregation (founded 1839), the current building completed 1893 in red sandstone with a quiet courtyard cloister in the heart of downtown.
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Photo: Blwarren713 (talk)
Creator notes
What works here
Texas Ave facade is the canonical exterior shot — best mid-morning when low east sun rakes across the sandstone. Cloister garden is open during church hours and is a hidden downtown contemplative space. Interior shoots require diocesan permission.
Practical
Plan the shoot
Best time
Mid-morning for facade; weekday afternoon for the cloister
Lighting
East elevation catches morning sun; cloister is even shade most of the day.
