Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Romanesque church in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
The red sandstone church on West National Avenue spans 2.8 acres with a cruciform layout measuring 120 by 65 feet.
Construction of Our Lady of Sorrows Church commenced in 1852 under Fr. Joseph Failon's direction and reached completion of interior work in 1885.
The church integrates Spanish colonial religious traditions with regional architectural elements, representing the evolution of Catholic practices in New Mexico.
Visitors can access the church grounds through West National Avenue, with the structure maintaining both religious services and historical preservation status.
The building incorporates local red sandstone materials within its Romanesque design, creating a structural pattern specific to this region of New Mexico.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: 1852
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: Nuevo Mexico Profundo
GPS coordinates: 35.59194,-105.22861
Latest update: May 9, 2025 08:04
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