Holy Cross Church - Santa Cruz, CA
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bluesnote
N 36° 58.716 W 122° 01.794
10S E 586341 N 4092938
The Holy Cross church now stands on the site of the original church from the Santa Cruz Mission.
Waymark Code: WM140QY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2021
Views: 1
The church is now built on the site of the original Santa Cruz Mission, after it was destroyed in 1857 when the Fort Tejon Earthquake came through the area. The plaque has names of many Mexican organizations that helped make the church a little bit better. The plaque was placed here in 1993, to acknowledged the help the church received from private donors.
The website states that, "Holy Cross church for its painted ceiling, and spire, perfectly sited to serve as a landmark for the entire city. The Mission centennial granite agate in front of the church is the most impressive display of the stone cutter's art in the city."
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 4
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
Address of Tower: Not listed
Relevant website?: Not listed
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