Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
306 S. Parker, Bryan, TXSt. Anthony's parish was formed in 1896 for Bryan's substantial Italian community; this well-preserved Romanesque Revival sanctuary replaced the first church which was destroyed by fire in 1926. The church has continuously served the spiritual and social needs of the now-assimilated Italians in Bryan.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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