St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Spanish Colonial Revival church in Alamosa, Colorado.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church is a church building in Alamosa featuring Spanish Colonial Revival design with characteristic stucco walls and traditional tiled roofing. The structure occupies a modest site along Fourth Street in the downtown area.
An earlier church structure from 1882 was replaced with a new sanctuary during the 1930s. The parish hall was designed by architect William Ellsworth Fisher in 1926.
The church serves the local Episcopal community as a gathering place for worship and spiritual practice. It represents the religious institutions that took root in this region during westward expansion.
The church is easy to visit since it sits in central Alamosa along Fourth Street in the downtown area. Check ahead to learn when the building is open for visitors or guided tours.
The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, recognizing its architectural importance to the region. This designation helps protect the building and preserve its distinctive features for the future.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.