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South Main Baptist Church

Gothic revival church completed in 1930, with stone tracery, a rose window, and a cloister courtyard on Main Street. One of Midtown's most photographable exteriors.

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South Main Baptist Church
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Creator notes

What works here

The Main St elevation is the marquee shot; the cloister on the east side is the hidden gem. Exterior photography always fine. Interior shoots require coordination with the church office.

Practical

Plan the shoot

Best time

Mid-morning for the rose window; sunset for the spire

Lighting

East elevation lit at sunrise; tower silhouettes against west sky at sunset.

Crowd

Very low on weekdays; high during services

Parking

Free on-street parking; church lot off Drew

Noise

Low — Main St one block off

Permit

No permit required.

Location

On the map

4100 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Community

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