• 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

  • Dec 15 2023
  • Length: 2 mins
  • Podcast
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1859 St. Joseph’s Church

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  • St. Joseph's Church, commissioned by Bishop Jean-Marie Odin in 1859, stands as Galveston's oldest wooden church, a Gothic revival gem built by German carpenter Joseph Bleicke. Originally serving the German Catholic community, it now symbolizes the enduring legacy of German immigrants in shaping Galveston and Texas.

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