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CITI OF COLLEGE STATION
Historic Preservation Committee
I. Applicant Information
City of College Station
Historic BuUdin!! Plaque Al!Plication
Submit the completed application to the following address:
City of College Station, Development Services Department
1101 Texas Avenue, P.D. Box 9960, College Station, TX 7784
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In. General Building Information
Name of Building
Address of Building
Date of Construction
Architect/Designer
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Indicate the original and adapted uses of the building.
Original Uses
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IV. Architectural Description
Adapted Uses
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A. Physical Characteristics
Number of stories
Orientation
Floor Plan
Open plan
L-plan
Modified L-plan
Center passage plan
2-room plan
T -plan
Shotgun plan
Asymmetrical plan
Other ( specify)
Roof Type
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Solid Brick
Solid Stone
Concrete
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Foundation
Pier and Beam
Stone
Brick
Concrete
Concrete Masonry Units
Other ( specify)
Exterior Wall Surface
Siding (specify type)
Stucco
Stone
Brick
Wood Shingle
Other (specify)
Windows
Wood Sash
Aluminum Sash
Single-hung
Double-hung
Casement
Fixed
Awning
Hopper
Sliding
Other (specify)
Roof Materials
Shingles (specify type)
Tile (specify type)
Slate
Metal ( specify type)
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Primary Exterior Color
Secondary (Trim) Color
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V. Supporting Documentation
Please attach the following information.
A. Alterations
List any known changes or modifications made to the property throughout its history.
B. Prominent Historical Figures
List any prominent historical figures associated with the property.
C. Property Ownership
List all known owners of the property. Include original owner and subsequent owners.
D. Tenant History
List all known tenants of the property throughout its history.
E. Narrative History
Attach a narrative explanation of the chronological and historical development of the
property.
F. Drawings
· Provide a sketch of the current site plan. Include the proposed location of the historic
plaque.
· Provide a sketch map indicating the nominated property and any related sites.
G. Photographs
Historic
· Provide at least one historic photograph of the property.
Current
· Provide at least one current photograph of the property illustrating in its surrounding
context. For example, photograph the streets cape in which the building is included.
· Provide at least one photograph of each side of the building.
H. Additional Information
Provide any additional information that supports the application. This may include
architectural drawings, letters, oral histories, newspaper/magazine articles, etc.
I. References
Attach a list of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form.
The College Station Historic Preservation Committee requests that all plaques are mounted on
the front fayade of the approved building within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Pennission of.own~r for plaque placement 0
Applicant Signature
Owner Signature
City of College Station
Historic Building Plaque Application
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A. Alterations:
1) original construction completed in 1958, functionally replacing the chapel
across the street, built in 1927 and tom down in 1965.
2) front wooden alter and communion rail removed mid 1960's
3) balcony in the nave extended to accommodate a larger congregation,
baptismal font removed and altered to include an in-ground baptismal pool,
and an organ manufactured by Wicks installed behind the alter. All work was
completed in 1987 under Tom Parker of Group 4 in College Station, Texas.
4) alter raised a foot and covered in carpet to compensate for the elongated
balcon y
5) Ministry Center, Daily Mass Chapel, and confessionals constructed adjacent
to existing facilities, 1997
6) HV AC system altered, door to the bell tower added, and an exterior door in
the nave removed, all during construction in 1997 under architect Rick
Hollington of Houston
7) Windows in the north elevation of the building were bricked in, wooden alter
replaced, carpet removed, and underl ying terrazzo repaired, 1998
B. Prominent Historical Figures:
Monsignor John Baptist Gleissner
Born October 31,1865 in Bavaria, Germany. Immigrated to the United States
to enter Seminary. In 1889 he received Holy Orders in Galveston. In 1904, he was
assigned to St. Joseph's Parish in Bryan, TX. That year there were six cadets from
A&M College that walked six miles every Sunday to attend Mass. This marked
the beginning of Father Gleissner's awareness of serving the college students.
Bishop Nicholas A Gallagher of the Galveston Diocese granted Father Gleissner
permission to offer Mass in the Old Civil Engineering Building of the A&M
College campus for the students. During World War I, 116 men from the parish
were drafted or enlisted including four of the ten that Father had adopted. He
visited the Camp Travis, where most of the Aggies were stationed to eat, march,
and participate in gatherings at night in the Knights of Columbus huts. Father
Gleissner spent a lot of time with ailing men comforting, writing letters, fixing
drinks or lighting cigarettes in Barrack #5 on campus for those students suffering
from the flu epidemic of 1917. Many students died that year. After the War the
congregation on campus grew so much that the classroom could no longer
accommodate them. In 1923 Father Gleissner asked the Knights of Columbus and
unanimously they voted to build an Aggie chapel. He bought two lots north of
campus for $1000 on the comer of what would be University Drive and Nagle St.
Construction began October 7, 1926. Father Gleissner was granted the title of
Monsignor in 1931. After forty five years of serving Aggies, he died on February
28, 1953.
C. Property Ownership:
1926- 1948: Bishop of Diocese of Galveston-
Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher
Bishop Christopher E. Byrne
1948- present: Bishop of Diocese of Austin-
Bishop Louis J. Reicher
Bishop Vincent Harris
Bishop John E. McCarthy
Bishop Gregory Aymond
D. Tenant History:
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Texas A&M University Roman Catholic Campus Ministry
Priests of St. Mary's:
Rev. Timothy J. Valenta; 1933 - 1968
Rev. Msgr. Charles Elmer; 1954-1964
Rev. Richard Ketzler; 1963-1966
Rev. Cornelius Green; 1967-1969
Rev. Bernard J. Mahoney; 1968-1970
Rev. Patrick J. Breen; 1969 - 1970
Rev. Elmer Holtmann; 1970-1976
Rev. Lonnie Urban; 1970-1973
Rev. Charles Michalka; 1973-1975
Rev. Peter McCabe; 1975-1976
Rev. Thomas J. Hanus; 1976-1978
Rev. Angelo Bertini; 1976-1978
Rev. Msgr. John D. Frizelle; 1978-1979
Rev. William C. Brooks; 1978-1982
Rev. Albert A. Palermo; 1979-1986
Rev. Leon Strieder; 1982-1990
Rev. Marvin Kitten, SJ; 1985-1991
Rev. Rocco Memolo; 1987-1988
Rev. Michael Sis; 1989
Rev. Emilio Rosolen; 1989-1990
Rev. Adam Martinez; 1990-1992
Rev. Josepf Fortier, SJ; 1990-1991
Rev. Roger Bower; 1991-1992
Rev. James N. Deaconson; 1991-1992
Rev. Michael J. Sis; 1992-present
Rev. Dean E. Wilhelm; 1992-1997
Rev. Steve Ryan, SJ; 1997
Rev. David Konderla; 1997-2001
Rev. Keith Koehl; 2001-present
E. Narrative History:
1904-
1917-
1923-
1926-
1927-
1940-
. six Aggie cadets walk every Sunday six miles to Mass in Bryan at St.
Josephs.
· Father Gleissner began celebrating Mass on A&M College campus in
the old Civil Engineering building
· 117 men from the Parish left to serve in World War I
. "flu epidemic of 1917 hits the Brazos Valley
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. Father Gleissner asks the Austin Convention of the Knights of
Columbus to help fund a permanent chapel for the Aggies
. Funding from the councils such as Cameron, Texarkana, Orange,
Hallettsville, West, Santa Maria, Port Arthur, Bryan, Windthorst and
Galveston help Father Gleissner purchase two lots north of campus for
$1000 on the comer of University Drive and Nagle Street
. October 7, groundbreaking of construction for original St. Mary's
Chapel
. April 24, dedication by Bishop Christopher E Byrne of Diocese of
Galveston to Our Blessed Mother with an audience of over 3000.
. Chapel had become too small
. Built a balcony for $350, but was only a temporary solution
. Enrollment topped 1000, making it obvious another larger church was
needed
. Original chapel had problems
o Walls and floor required bracing
o Plaster from ceiling fell on congregation
o Foundation decaying
o Basement flooded
1940-1953-
. Fundraising for new church
1953-
. Monsignor Gleissner dies on February 28
1954-
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1965-
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1968-
Dedication of Student Center designed by William Nash
June- construction of new chapel begins designed by William E. Nash
October 19, Bishop Louis J. Reicker of Austin Diocese officiated first
Mass and dedication of the new chapel
Original St. Mary's chapel was remodeled into a rectory for the priests
lot of land of original St. Mary's Chapel was sold to Shell Oil
Company for $45,000
. Bishop granted parish status to St. Mary's
mid 1980's-
. balcony in church extended to hold 200 people
. new organ installed
. baptismal font moved and refashioned for adult baptism by immersion
1993-
. parish became known as St. Mary's Catholic Center
1994-
. began raising $5 million for 30,000 sq ft St. Mary's Catholic Center at
Texas A&M designed by Rick Hollington - architect, Houston
. plans included: central courtyard, Daily Mass Chapel, activity center, new
confessionals, library, 8 classrooms, staff offices, two student apartments,
student lounge.
1998-
2000-
2002-
2004-
F. Drawings:
G. Photographs:
. April 18, dedication and opening of St. Mary's Catholic Center at
Texas A&M by Bishop John McCarthy of the Diocese of Austin. Pope
John Paul II sent greetings for it's dedication.
. Memorial Deck constructed in honor of 12 Aggies who died during the
collapseof 1999's Bonfire
. purchased 3 more acres for parking along Nagle St.
. celebrated 100'h year of ministry to Aggie Catholics
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H. Additional Information:
- written history - "St. Mary's Catholic Center"; enclosed
- slide show on enclosed CD
I. Sources and References:
Rev. Michael J. Sis, Glenn Schroeder, and Keith Myers of St. Mary's
Church
Slide show produced by Kelling Photography
Photographs/Slide Show compiled by Brian Murawski